Program Assistant

Job Description

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Job ID: 32848
Agency: Public Safety
Location:Pierre, SDSalary: $20.89-$21.93/hr, depending on experience
Pay Grade: G
Closing Date: 09/24/2025

The State Fire Marshal's Office is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Program Assistant to provide essential office support for the State Fire Marshal Program. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of several statewide regulatory programs, including billing, licensing, and compliance tracking across several regulatory programs. This role directly contributes to public safety initiatives, agency accountability, and the integrity of statewide fire prevention and regulatory efforts.

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

Questionnaire: Applicants will be required to answer a series of job related questions when submitting an application for this job.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Proven customer service skills and the ability to maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• High level of integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Demonstrated initiative in identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with experience in billing, invoicing, or financial recordkeeping.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service orientation.

Knowledge of:

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and licensing processes preferred.
• Proficiency in database systems and financial/accounting software.

Skill to:

• Demonstrated experience in billing, invoicing, or financial recordkeeping, preferably in a government or regulatory environment.

Ability to:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines with accuracy.

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

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 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=2C6
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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