Job Description
Job ID: 31950
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $24.41 - $28.72, depending on experience
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date:07/21/2025
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 Operations Beautification and Billboard Technician! Job Description:
The Region Operations Technician (Beautification and Billboards) is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of sign, billboard and junkyard data, customer compliance with Federal and State outdoor advertising and junkyard laws, and environmental outreach programs such as Adopt-A-Highway activities along State highways throughout a Department of Transportation Region. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Outdoor Advertising (Billboard) - Reviews and recommends approval/denial of requests for outdoor advertising (billboards) along State highways to ensure compliance with Highway Beautification regulations. This includes conducting an annual inventory to ensure owners and landowners comply with federal and state guidelines and regulations;
- Right-of-Way Billboard Negotiations - Provides DOT Right-of-Way with determination of billboard status and supporting documentation to ensure accurate information is provided for Right-of-Way negotiations;
- Off Right-Of-Way Directional Signs - Reviews and recommends approval/denial of requests for Off Right-of-Way Directional Signs along State highways to ensure compliance with South Dakota Administrative Rules;
- Business Signs on Specific and Supplemental Information Panels (LOGOS) - Reviews and recommends approval/denial of requests for Business Signs on Specific and Supplemental Information Panel (LOGO) permits and oversees installation of panels to ensure compliance with South Dakota Administrative Rule 70:01:06.02;
- Inventory on Business Signs on Specific and Supplemental Information Panels (LOGOS) - Conducts inventory on Business Signs on Specific and Supplemental Information Panels (LOGOS) to ensure appropriate installation, maintenance/repair, legal permits, and compliance with federal and state guidelines and regulations;
- Tourist Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) - Reviews and recommends approval/denial of requests for Tourist Oriented Directional Signing Application (TODS) permits and oversees installation of panels to ensure compliance with South Dakota Codified Law 10-45D-1 and South Dakota Administrative Rule 70:04:02;
- Junkyard Control Program- Inspects and monitors junkyards within 1,000 feet of controlled State highways and assists landowners of visible junkyards to ensure compliance with South Dakota Codified Law 31-30;
- State Highway Traffic Studies and Pavement Marking Inspections;
- No Passing Zones Determinations - Determines, identifies, and coordinates installation of No Passing Zones on State Highways and country roads to ensure compliance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and/or DOT policies and procedures;
- Procurement of Equipment, Equipment Part(s), and Materials -Orders, receives, and issues equipment, equipment parts, and materials according to State policies and procedures to ensure timely and appropriate procurement of items;
- Warehouse Inventory Transfers, Issues and Account Receivables - Transfers inventory between Department of Transportation warehouses or other state agency or governmental agency per policies and procedures to assist in inventory management control;
- Inventory Control for Region Warehouse- Secures, monitors and adjusts inventory for the Region Traffic Warehouse(s) to ensure inventory is secured and to ensure adequate supply and disposal of inventory items per policies and procedures and legislative audit guidelines;
- Annual Inventory - Conducts annual inventory of Region warehouses to ensure accurate accounting of items on Warehouse Inventory Report;
- Temporary Traffic Control - Provides temporary traffic control through and around temporary emergency/hazardous sites and non-sign/striping related work zones (e.g., contractor, special events, etc.) according to established standards;
- Training, Development & Work Direction -Attends training andprovides training and work direction to Region Operations striping crew ensuring staff are aware of and following standard rules, policies and procedures.
- Safety - Maintains and promotes a safe work environment and participates in public safety awareness activities. Other duties as assigned;
- Other duties as assigned.
What 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
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:
- familiar with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as well as local, state, and federal laws dealing with signing, billboards, and advertising.
Skills:
- organization;
- public speaking;
- driven in independent work;
- ability to interpret and relay state and federal laws.
Abilities:
- Working with local business owners and advertisers to effectively answer questions and confront issues;
- organize inventory;
- use arms, legs and back to safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance);
- walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time;
- walk over many kinds of terrain.
Position Requirements: Occasional in-state travel with overnight stays may be required.
Work assignments are frequently performed outside and around highway traffic.
A valid driver license is required.
Compensation:
The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Region Operations Beautification and Billboard Technician is approximately $71,022.00 annually.
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 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=1VQ
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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