Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 38257
Agency: Game Fish & Parks
Location: Custer, SDSalary: $29.97 - $35.66 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: GH- J
Closing Date: 11/11/2026
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Game Fish & Parks. For more information on the Game Fish & Parks, please visit https://gfp.sd.gov/ .
Summary:
Coordinate development of and manage an annual operating budget in excess of $6.9 million and oversee collection and reporting of $8 million in revenue from park and concession fees annually. Provide budget reports and analysis as needed. Supervising the administrative staff at Custer State Park. Oversight of revenue collection/processing and accounts payables and monitoring purchasing for compliance and resolving discrepancies; contract administration: reviewing/revising processes and procedural controls; preparing financial reports, and human resources functions and procedures. Serves as the volunteer and seasonal employee coordinator. Provide indirect supervision and training to park staff responsible for revenue collection at Custer State Park. Customer service - answering phones and dealing with customers inquiries, reservations, etc. Involved in special events - Buffalo Round Up, Arts Festival, Buffalo Auction, Seasonal/Volunteer Orientation.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:- A bachelor's degree in accounting, business finance or closely related field preferred.
Knowledge of:
- leadership skills/supervisory experience;
- human relations skills sufficient to create/maintain positive work environment and deal successfully with all levels of staff, personnel issues and the public;
- and experience with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices, and standards;
- and experience with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS);
- and experience with governmental fiscal administrative processes such as budget development and disbursement, and purchasing;
- and experience with personnel policies, procedures, applicable employment laws, sufficient to hire, promote, discipline and evaluate employee performance;
- or experience with payroll;
- professionalism/Confidentiality.
Ability to:
- evaluate and modify accounting systems, procedures, records and controls.
- analyze and interpret financial data and information and reach conclusions.
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and representatives of other agencies or departments.
- communicate information clearly and concisely.
- strong knowledge of computer systems and applications - Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, etc.
- capable of exercising independent judgment to evaluate situations and make decisions.
- ability to plan and project future operating needs in terms of fiscal needs and staffing changes
- interact with visitors and meet their customer service needs.
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=57Y
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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