Transportation Specialist ; Asset Management Specialist

Job
Agency:
Department of Transportation / Division of Finance & Management / Air, Rail & Transit

Location:

Pierre, SD
Salary: $29.57 - $34.79
Pay Grade: GJ
Closing Date: 03/20/2026

This is a full‑time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

This position helps administer the rural transit program in South Dakota. Transit provides public transportation for transportation disadvantaged persons in South Dakota. This position will work with transit directors, the FTA, local governments and transit boards. Duties will include meeting with transit agencies to inspect vehicles and facilities, developing transit vehicle specifications, developing transit asset management plans, managing asset data, developing state of good repair goals, acquiring vehicles and other capital assets for transit agencies, and managing the Drug & Alcohol Inspection program.

This position requires in‑state travel, occasional out‑of‑state travel and physical inspection of transit vehicles and facilities.

Applicant must have a valid driver’s license.

• positive attitude
• willingness to learn
• self‑motivated and determined mindset

• Health insurance (zero‑cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans)
• Well‑being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental, Vision and Health Savings Account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems
• Paid overtime (if applicable)

A passion for helping people that need public transportation. A bachelor’s degree in business, administration, or other related field is preferred. Knowledge and abilities may have been acquired through a combination of education and work experience that enable the incumbent to possess the required attributes for successful job performance. A strong knowledge of vehicles and grant management is desired.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Federal Grant processes
• procurement regulations
• building construction
• strong computer background
• vehicles, accounting, and agreements
• strong knowledge of vehicles preferred

• possess critical thinking and reasoning skills
• prioritize issues and time demands
• communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders
• evaluate and resolve funding issues and problems

• work independently
• communicate agency goals and requirements in an effective manner
• complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
• relate Federal requirements in a manner that will be understood and accepted by transit agencies

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level (classification) is approximately $83,439.00 annually.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E‑Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: -stateofsout

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone:
Email: careers.us

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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"