Executive Assistant - State of South Dakota : Job Details

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Job ID: 29645

Agency: Game Fish & Parks

Location: Pierre, SD

Salary: $21.66 to $30.94 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: GG

Closing Date: 12/25/2024

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Game Fish & Parks. For more information on the Game Fish & Parks, please visit

Why the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks?

Working for the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is not just a job. It is a life passion. It is about working together as a team with colleagues, customers, landowners, and partner organizations to ensure that our state's outdoor heritage lives on for the next generation. Providing exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities for people to enjoy is one of the best jobs in state government. Our atmosphere empowers professional success and team building while fostering relationships to build a culture focused on our four strategic plan goals.

* Provide outdoor recreational opportunities.

* Serve as stewards of our state's natural resources.

* Inspire confidence.

* Foster professional excellence.

All we need is for you to join our team! Sound like a good fit so far? As a South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks employee, here is what you will experience:

* Innovation - The GFP team is consistently revolutionizing enhancements to outdoor recreation in terms of technology and customer experience. We invite new ideas and interaction from our employees.

* Collaboration and Communication - Our employees work with various teams, programs, and divisions within the agency, outside state and federal agencies, and public stakeholders. We want all employees to know their voices will be heard as we continuously work towards our future goals.

* Professional Development - We provide training and support for you to become an expert in the field and obtain the skills necessary to be successful in your position.

* Task Diversity - The work duties are never boring. Your duties may include meetings with coworkers, collaborating with other government representatives, representing the Department at Commission meetings and national conferences, visiting one of our state parks and recreation areas, or working to enhance habitat in a game production area. The outdoors provides for a pretty nice corner office!

Who We're Looking For?

* Do you have a high degree of professional ethics and integrity?

* Are you excellent at organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects while maintaining a positive attitude?

* Do you welcome the opportunity to tackle problems and think quickly to find innovative solutions?

* Are you ready to elevate your business and customer service skills to the next level?

* Do you want to be part of the team that connects people and families to the outdoors, is passionate about sustaining South Dakota's strong outdoor heritage, and strives each day to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations of the great outdoors?

Then keep reading! Game, Fish and Parks is looking for an Executive Assistant who will provide administrative support to the Secretary of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks; department staff; and the Game, Fish and Parks commissioners. The person selected will perform a wide variety of support and administrative functions, which require the application of sound independent judgment and discretion when scheduling meetings, arranging video calls, preparing vouchers, coordinating travel, and routing calls and visitors.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

* be highly motivated, have a strong work ethic, a strong desire to make a difference, and, be passionate about serving the public;

* have a strong communication and customer service skills;

* have a team-oriented mindset;

* have a passion for the outdoors.

Ability to:

* maintain schedules and appointments;

* make travel arrangements and handle meeting logistics;

* coordinate and/or assist with department-wide projects and events;

* review documents, forms, data, and files to ensure accuracy and completeness;

* process vouchers for payments and handle routine fiscal procedures including basic accounting/bookkeeping and financial principles;

* handle multiple priorities;

* communicate information concisely and efficiently;

* research topics, compile and analyze data;

* exercise tact, patience, and discretion in communicating and dealing with stakeholders of varying backgrounds and personalities;

* schedule meetings and meeting locations;

* prepare agendas and materials for Commission meetings;

* takes notes at meetings and prepares formal minutes;

* research and plan lodging and transportation arrangements;

* prepare and submit monthly reports;

* assist the Department Secretary in day-to-day functions and work collaboratively as a team.

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

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

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 This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone: 605.###.#### Email: [email protected]

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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