PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGEJob ID: 29629 Agency: Public Safety Location:Pierre, SD; Aberdeen, SDSalary: $28.86-$34.36 Hourly, depending on qualifications Pay Grade: J Closing Date: 12/23/2024This is a Full-Time position with the Public Safety. For more information on the Public Safety, please visit The South Dakota Office of Highway Safety, located within the Department of Public Safety, is looking for a motivated person to be part of the Office of Highway Safety team. This position analyzes roadway crash, fatality, and injury data and applies that research toward the implementation of new safety programs and/or projects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of existing projects and programs. The individual will identify safety and prevention needs and recommend funding within federal and state grant guidelines, facilitate grant development, and participate in the coordination of strategic planning to reduce traffic crashes. this position requires daily communication with grant subrecipients and other Highway Safety stakeholders. The successful applicant will report to and work closely with the Director of the Office of Highway Safety. Some out-of-state and in-state travel is required with this position.Occasional statewide and out-of-state travel required.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: A positive attitude, be self-motivated, and an attention for detail.Knowledge of:
- principles, practices, methods, and techniques of management and public administration;
- research theory and procedures;
- grant writing and grants management;
- state legislative process;
- Microsoft computer applications;
- administrative rule making process.
Ability to:
- deal tactfully with others;
- communicate effectively;
- gather, organize, and analyze facts;
- devise solutions to difficult problems;
- provide oral and written reports and presentations;
- draft legislation and bill briefs;
- write successful grant applications;
- develop grant objectives that meet grantors requirements;
- plan;
- resolve conflicts;
- to do technical writing;
- coordinate the objectives of both grantors and grantees.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume and professional references.This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. 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 This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.Must apply online: You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted. South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: 605.###.#### Email: ...@state.sd.us An Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-Onsite