Senior Statistician-Office of Accident Records

Job Description

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Job ID: 32410
Agency: Public Safety
Location:Pierre, SDSalary: $25.06/hr
Pay Grade: I
Closing Date: 08/29/2025

The South Dakota Office of Accident Records, located within the Department of Public Safety, is looking for a motivated individual to be part of its team. The Senior Statistician will provide technical expertise and work direction to other staff and perform audits of others' statistical projects. This position oversees the manual importing and certification of all crash reports entered into the South Dakota Accident Reporting System (SDARS) and ensures crash locations are mapped in accordance with the crash description. This position also conducts quality assurance audits to verify crash data and locations are consistent and complete within the office's databases. Utilizing ArcPro and multiple databases, this position establishes report formats to compile data into understandable documentation for stakeholders to make decisions regarding roadway safety projects and/or programs. Some in-state travel may be required with this position.

The Office of Accident Records website can be found here: https://dps.sd.gov/records/accident-records . The Department of Public Safety's mission is to keep South Dakota a safe place in which to live, work, visit and raise a family. As a member of the Office of Accident Records team you will help support the mission of our department.

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:

• A positive attitude, self motivated and attention to detail.
• Knowledge and/or experience with ArcPro, SQL, Excel and data tables.

Knowledge of:

• crash data and the ability to utilize Arcpro;
• laws, rules, procedures and guidelines pertinent to the collection and analysis of motor vehicle traffic crashes;
• Microsoft computer applications.

Ability to:

• effectively establish working relationships and communicate with other staff and law enforcement agencies;
• use a computer and database software to prepare reports and analyze data;
• evaluate information and record keeping systems and identify deficiencies;
• be detail oriented;
• deal tactfully with others;
• devise and suggest solutions to difficult problems.

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

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.

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=24K
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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