State of South Dakota · 10 hours ago
Program Assistant I
Pierre, SD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $23/hrThe State of South Dakota is seeking a motivated self-starter for the role of Program Assistant I within the Department of Labor & Regulation - Electrical Commission. This position is responsible for licensing and permitting tasks, as well as assisting with other boards and commissions as needed, while providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for many important tasks within the Electrical Commission including licensing and permitting as well as other tasks correlating to those processes
Assisting with other boards and commission as needed
Qualification
Required
Excellent customer service and business English skills including grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Ability to work with modern office equipment, practices, and procedures
Ability to prioritize tasks to make sure work is completed on time and accurately with an emphasis on attention to detail
Knowledge of licensing best practices
Knowledge of technology and how to apply standard process to new technology
Knowledge of public relations and customer service
Skill to type accurately in correspondence
Skill to proofread and edit rough copy for grammar, spelling, syntax, and style
Skill to organize and coordinate activities
Skill to research and compile data
Skill to screen documents against set requirements, comparing them with established references, and verifying their accuracy and completeness
Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner
Ability to read and comprehend written materials
Ability to accurately record, file, and transmit information
Ability to accomplish assigned professional tasks
Ability to exercise tact, patience, and discretion in communicating and dealing with persons of varying backgrounds and temperaments
Ability to screen calls, taking messages, greet clients, refer people
Ability to sort and file documents
Ability to enter information from documents into spreadsheets and databases
Ability to adapt to change and initiate improvements in assigned work activities
Ability to work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals
Preferred
Possession of a National Career Readiness Certificate
Benefits
Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)
Well-Being Program
Employee Assistance Program
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employee)
Membership in South Dakota Retirement System
Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
11 Paid Holidays
Longevity Pay
Semimonthly Pay Periods
Company
State of South Dakota
Governor Larry Rhoden’s goal is to create a culture in state government centered around servant leadership, civility, openness, and responsiveness.
Founded in 1889
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Pat Snow
Chief Technology Officer
Jason Simmons
Chief Financial Officer - Department of Social Services
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