Senior Secretary (Aquatics) Job at State of South Dakota in Fort Pierre

Job ID: 30037
Agency: Game Fish & Parks
Location:Ft. Pierre, SDSalary: $19.49 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: F
Closing Date: 01/16/2025

This is a full-time position with the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. For more information on the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, please visit https://gfp.sd.gov/.

The Senior Secretary performs professional and secretarial functions or high-level clerical support functions, which may be characterized by: freedom to establish and implement procedures relative to assigned duties; flexibility and latitude in adapting practical approaches to systems, operations, and processes that are established and defined. Examples include studying information on the nature of the problems in relation to needs, pre-established guidelines, and approved parameters to determine practical solutions to problems or discrepancies, updating agreements and plans, and creating exceptions or alternatives; and serving as a resource or guide by advising others on how to use processes within the system. Work assignments require independent judgment and analysis.

This position will be located in the Ft. Pierre District office. Specifically, this position will serve aquatics, terrestrial, regional, and law enforcement divisions within the office. Duties include but are not limited to paying office invoices, procurement, processing staff travel and purchasing, overseeing the proud angler program, assisting with the commercial bait license program, office receptionist, budget and grant assistance, vehicle detail, maintaining office supplies, etc.

Anticipated start date for this position is late January or early February 2025.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

We are looking for candidates with strong interpersonal skills who work well in a team environment and exhibit excellent customer service. Candidates should be organized and able to multitask throughout the workday.

Knowledge of:

• business English including grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
• modern office equipment, practices, and procedures;
• computer software applications;
• bookkeeping methods.

Ability to:

• type accurately in positions requiring keyboarding;
• operate a variety of office equipment;
• set up and type copy in a variety of formats such as narratives, manuscripts, business correspondence, statistical tables, etc.;
• proofread and edit rough copy for grammar, spelling, syntax, and style;
• calculate solutions to arithmetic problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages;
• communicate in a concise and effective manner;
• compose a general business letter;
• read and comprehend written materials;
• accurately record, file, and transmit information;
• accomplish assigned professional tasks;
• organize and coordinate activities;
• research and compile data;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public;
• exercise tact, patience, and discretion in communicating and dealing with persons of varying backgrounds and temperament.

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

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=XN
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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