Job ID: 31418 Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations Location: Pierre SD Salary: $60259.68 $72 641.52 Annual Salary depending on experience Pay Grade: J Closing Date: 05/27/2025
This is a fulltime position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation please visit .
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 Business Manager!
Job Description: The Pierre Region Business Manager maintains administrative budgetary services for the Pierre Region. This includes coordination of the annual budget monitoring and reconciliation of the states accounting system reviewing and approving expenditures acting as a purchasing agent and overseeing the capital asset inventory system to ensure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations.
This challenging position provides accurate budget information for DOT managers and reviews and manages purchases necessary to carry out the construction maintenance and equipment repair services in central South Dakota.
This position works in a typical office environment. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
This position has an option to be remote.
You Bring to the SDDOT:
Growth mindset
Vision and creativity
Teamoriented attitude
Confident actionoriented personality
Attention to detail and a passion for organization
Commitment to fostering high ethical standards
What the SDDOT Offers:
Health insurance (zerocost premium plan low and high deductible plans and single and family plans
Wellbeing 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
Duties and Responsibilities: This position develops and maintains the annual budget to ensure it meets the needs of the Pierre Region. This includes monitoring and reconciliation with the states accounting system reviewing and approving expenditures identifying future needs and projecting future budget needs based on complex factors acting as a purchasing agent and overseeing the capital asset inventory system.
Desired Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge:
principles and practices of administration with emphasis in organization fiscal management and budgetary control;
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP);
computerized accounting software;
office management;
State accounting system and purchasing policies and procedures.
Abilities:
communicate information clearly and concisely;
deal tactfully with others;
interpret rules and regulations;
follow established procedures;
make timely and accurate decisions.
Position Requirements: A Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management Accounting or a related field is preferred. Experience managing a budget in a professional setting will also be considered in lieu of a degree.
Compensation: The total compensation of Hourly Wage State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Region Business Manager is approximately $81731.00 annually.
Additional Requirements:To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
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 I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify 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: 605.773.3148 Email:
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