Program Assistant I

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Job ID: 34260
Agency: Department of Labor & Regulation - Electrical Commission
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $20.89-$23.49/hr, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: G
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The South Dakota Electrical Commission seeks a motivated self-starter for the role of Program Assistant I . This position will be responsible for many important tasks within the Electrical Commission including licensing and permitting as well as other tasks correlating to those processes. This position has the possibility of assisting with other boards and commission as needed. If you have excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, this job is for you.

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

• No nights or weekends! This position works 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday
• Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)
• Well-Being Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employee)
• Membership in South Dakota Retirement System
• Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
• Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
• Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
• Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Semimonthly Pay Periods

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Labor & Regulation, Electrical Commission. For more information on the Department of Labor & Regulation, please visit https://dlr.sd.gov/ .

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Excellent customer service and business English skills including grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Candidate should be able to work with modern office equipment, practices, and procedures. Candidate must have the ability to prioritize tasks to make sure work is completed on time and accurately with an emphasis on attention to detail.

Knowledge of:

• licensing best practices;
• technology and how to apply standard process to new technology;
• public relations and customer service.

Skill to:

• type accurately in correspondence;
• proofread and edit rough copy for grammar, spelling, syntax, and style;
• organize and coordinate activities;
• research and compile data;
• screening documents against set requirements, comparing them with established references, and verifying their accuracy and completeness.

Ability to:

• communicate in a concise and effective manner;
• read and comprehend written materials;
• accurately record, file, and transmit information;
• accomplish assigned professional tasks;
• exercise tact, patience, and discretion in communicating and dealing with persons of varying backgrounds and temperaments;
• screen calls, taking messages, greet clients, refer people;
• sort and file documents;
• enter information from documents into spreadsheets and databases;
• adapt to change and initiate improvements in assigned work activities;
• work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

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

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

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: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=35L
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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