Engineer 1, 2 or 3

Job Description

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Job ID: 32305
Agency: Game Fish & Parks
Location:Pierre, Rapid City, or Sioux Falls, SDSalary: $32.06 - $39.00/hr, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: E1, 2, or 3
Closing Date: 08/29/2025

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is looking for a motivated Engineer to join the Team!

The position is involved in projects from concept to completion which include a wide variety work. Projects include, but are not limited to, design of new construction and maintenance of visitor's centers, park residence, comfort stations, fish cleaning stations, shop/storage buildings and sewer/water/electrical infrastructure. The position will also conduct topographical survey, provide technical assistance, peer review of plans and specifications and construction/contract administration.

A typical 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, although hours may vary depending on workload. Work activity will predominately be an office environment with occasions in an outdoor environment; and outdoor work may involve working in all weather conditions. Limited overnight travel for meetings will occur.

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

• Health Insurance ($0 employee-only premium option)
• Well-Being Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employees)
• Membership in the 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

For additional information regarding the benefits offered to state employees, please visit: https://bhr.sd.gov/benefits/.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position with the Department of Game Fish & Parks. For more information on the Department of Game Fish & Parks, please visit https://gfp.sd.gov/ .

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Only applicants with a bachelor's degree in engineering will be considered. Applicants should have, or be eligible to obtain, a Professional Engineering license. Successful applicant must be able to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, consultants, contractors, and other agency personnel.

Knowledge of:

• modern principles and practices of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, or industrial engineering;
• soils and geological structure as they relate to structural design;
• building construction;
• building inspection techniques and uniform building codes;
• asset management software and its implementation;
• principles of effective human relations and dealing with the public;
• federal and state rules and regulations, and department policies and procedures as they relate to facilities management and building construction, maintenance and repair.

Ability to:

• provide work direction to coworkers, other agencies' staff, consultants, contractors, and owners of private enterprises;
• coordinate the work of project teams to accomplish agency objectives in a timely manner;
• assign appropriate priorities to work activities based on organizational goals and situational pressures;
• organize the operations of facilities management within the agency and provide scheduling for all in-house projects to be accomplished within the engineering action;
• prepare complete and concise reports and recommendations on engineering problems;
• establish working relationships with coworkers, consultants, contractors, and other agencies' personnel.

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

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

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://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=23F
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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