Pierre Region Business Manager

Job Description

Job ID: 31418
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $60,259.68 - $72, 641.52 Annual Salary, depending on experience
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 05/27/2025

This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visit https://dot.sd.gov/ .

Introduction:
Ready for a rewarding career that provides exciting and meaningful work? Looking for a place that values innovation and teamwork? In need of schedules and benefits that make it possible to both support and enjoy your family?

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has a perfect opportunity for you as a Region Business Manager!

Job Description:
The Pierre Region Business Manager maintains administrative budgetary services for the Pierre Region. This includes coordination of the annual budget, monitoring and reconciliation of the state's accounting system, reviewing and approving expenditures, acting as a purchasing agent, and overseeing the capital asset inventory system to ensure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations.

This challenging position provides accurate budget information for DOT managers and reviews and manages purchases necessary to carry out the construction, maintenance, and equipment repair services in central South Dakota.

This position works in a typical office environment. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This position has an option to be remote.

You Bring to the SDDOT:

• Growth mindset
• Vision and creativity
• Team-oriented attitude
• Confident, action-oriented personality
• Attention to detail and a passion for organization
• Commitment to fostering high ethical standards

What the SDDOT Offers:

• Health insurance (zero-cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans
• Well-being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental, Vision and Health Savings Account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems

Duties and Responsibilities:
This position develops and maintains the annual budget to ensure it meets the needs of the Pierre Region. This includes monitoring and reconciliation with the state's accounting system, reviewing and approving expenditures, identifying future needs and projecting future budget needs based on complex factors, acting as a purchasing agent, and overseeing the capital asset inventory system.

Desired Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• principles and practices of administration with emphasis in organization, fiscal management, and budgetary control;
• generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP);
• computerized accounting software;
• office management;
• State accounting system and purchasing policies and procedures.

Abilities:

• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• deal tactfully with others;
• interpret rules and regulations;
• follow established procedures;
• make timely and accurate decisions.

Position Requirements:
A Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, Accounting, or a related field is preferred. Experience managing a budget in a professional setting will also be considered in lieu of a degree.

Compensation:
The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Region Business Manager is approximately $81,731.00 annually.

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 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=1MW
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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