Senior Secretary

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Job ID: 26471

Agency: Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources - Office of Water

Location: Pierre

Salary: $18.94 per hour

Pay Grade: GF

Closing Date: 03/25/2024

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/.

The mission of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is to protect and preserve the state's agriculture, environment, and natural resources with the vision of a prosperous economy, diverse agricultural opportunities, clean air, clean water, and healthy families.

DANR's Office of Water is seeking an exceptionally detail-oriented and personable Secretary for full-time work in our fast paced division. This position has the exciting role of being the first line of contact with our customers as we work to fulfill the department's mission. We count on our secretaries to keep the office running smoothly and efficiently, and we currently need a new person to take on the challenge.

Duties may include:

• making travel arrangements;
• answer phone calls to help our customers obtain the information they are seeking;
• be the contact for Fleet & Travel regarding vehicle maintenance and repairs;
• processing invoices and payments;
• process payments through the Petroleum Release Compensation Fund;
• compiling Water Management board packets.

Our team is responsible for helping grow South Dakota by working with municipalities, industries, and producers to promote economic development in an environmentally responsible manner. Entering public service provides you the opportunity to contribute to the improvements that are vital to quality of life. You will join a team of engineers, scientists, and other administrative staff who work together to protect and improve South Dakota's waters. As a DANR employee, you will experience:

• Teamwork: We have a team-oriented approach. You will work cooperatively with others in a friendly & fun work environment to achieve our goals.

• Professional Development: We provide training and support to ensure you reach your career goals as a competent, accountable, and empowered member of the team.

• Creativity: We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve our goals and improve the work we do for the citizens of South Dakota.

• Meaningful Career: We are looking for someone who wants to serve the citizens of South Dakota by protecting and improving South Dakota's waters and growing our economy. Your daily work will be meaningful, and you will contribute to something bigger than yourself.

Benefits of Working for DANR:

The state of South Dakota offers a generous health benefits package, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance in addition to one of the top retirement systems in the nation.

The state of South Dakota understands the importance of having a work/life balance and this position includes paid vacation, sick leave, and family leave. You will work a 40-hour work week, which leaves you plenty of time to enjoy all that central South Dakota has to offer.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Our ideal candidate is a proficient and customer-focused professional, looking to join a fast-paced office environment. We are looking for someone who wants to serve the citizens of South Dakota by providing the highest level of customer service.

You will use your knowledge, skills, and abilities to help South Dakota grow and to protect our beautiful natural resources. We are looking for candidates that have:

Knowledge of:

• modern office equipment, practices, and procedures;
• computer systems and applications, such as Windows 10 and Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel.

Skill to:

• provide excellent customer service to the citizens of the state and to our staff;
• public notice department actions and track any public comments we receive.

Ability to:

• communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• establish and implement procedures for filing and data management;
• handle multiple projects at one time and effectively manage your time;
• work effectively with a team of engineers, scientists, and administrative staff to protect South Dakota's waters. You will be expected to routinely communicate and coordinate with our technical staff, other agencies, and the public; therefore, good communication skills are essential.

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 employer paid health insurance 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.

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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"