Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 35910
Agency: Department of Human Services - Office of the Secretary
Location:Pierre, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or Aberdeen, SDSalary: $30.62-$34.79 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 5/18/26
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Human Services. For more information on the Department of Human Services, please visit https://dhs.sd.gov/en .
Summary:
The South Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS) assists individuals with disabilities and those who are aging. As part of the DHS team, you can have a positive impact on the lives of South Dakotans.
This position within the Legal Office handles key details relating to contracts and contract amendments, including contract management system expertise and administration, proofing, routing and tracking of contracts, posting contracts to OpenSD, and correlating contract and purchase order numbers with the state accounting system. The position is also responsible for knowing and utilizing the UJS court filing system as needed, assisting divisions and the legal staff with the administrative rules process, supporting the ongoing review and improvement of policies and procedures across the Department, and providing support on special projects. The position works closely with all divisions within DHS and has the opportunity to provide crucial support in a variety of areas.
Licenses and Certifications: Bachelor's Degree preferred
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:- previous experience or knowledge of South Dakota state contracts is preferred but not required;
- previous experience or knowledge of the administrative rule process is preferred but not required
Knowledge of:
- Microsoft and Adobe computer applications
Ability to:
- effectively organize and prioritize multiple projects
- perform work in a deadline driven environment and in an accurate and timely fashion
- communicate information clearly and concisely to various levels of Department staff
- interpret rules and regulations
- establish and maintain working relationships with others
- follow established policies and procedures
- thing critically about processes and ways to improve
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your 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 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=3ZQ
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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