Program Assistant I

Job ID: 27335

Agency: Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources - Division of Agriculture & Environmental Services

Location: Pierre

Salary: $21.66 per hour

Pay Grade: GG

Closing Date: 07/15/2024

This is a full-time position with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. For more information on the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, please visit https://danr.sd.gov/.

Make a Difference:

The mission of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is to protect and preserve South Dakota's agriculture, environment, and natural resources. The successful applicant will be a member of the Livestock Services Program in DANR. The dedicated staff of professionals in the Livestock Services Program work hard to create and sustain a vision for South Dakota that is prosperous and diverse with clean air, clean water, and healthy families.

What you will do:

This position assists program staff in protecting South Dakota's water quality through the implementation of the state's permitting of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and the safety of the state's milk and egg products through implementation of statewide agricultural dairy and egg programs. The position manages data collection systems including organization of electronic documents to ensure capability of evaluating program effectiveness and efficiency, meeting reporting requirements, and monitoring compliance. The position assists program professionals with permitting processes.

Licenses and Certifications:

A valid driver's license is required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Our ideal candidate is someone with a background in data management who desires to learn, has good interpersonal skills, and is seeking a career opportunity in public service.

Knowledge of:

• work processes pertaining to public administration and management;
• work processes and practices pertaining to environmental permit issuance, food safety, and agriculture;
• basic research methods and statistical measures;
• database development and maintenance, including database testing.

Skill to:

• effectively communicate and work with others to reconcile differences;
• effectively use computers and various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Ability to:

• communicate effectively;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public;
• interpret and comprehend program rules and procedures;
• effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work activities to meet schedules and timelines;
• assess process effectiveness and develop changes or alternatives;
• train and provide guidance to staff and producers;
• use personal computers and software;
• conduct research and compile and analyze data.

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 at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=Q54

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"