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Job Location drjobs

Pierre, SD - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 27 - 31

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Job ID: 31447
Agency: Game Fish & Parks
Location: Pierre SDSalary: $27.84$31.31/hr depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 05/27/2025

South Dakota Game Fish & Parks is seeking a motivated and detailoriented individual to join our team dedicated to enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities and connecting people with the natural world. This critical role leads the Parks Division in coordinating cultural historical and environmental assessments for park operations capital development and thirdparty grant projects.
This position ensures that all parkrelated projects meet cultural and environmental compliance by securing necessary permits and clearances. The coordinator will work closely with state federal and tribal partners manage cultural resource monitoring and educational activities and oversee FEMA mitigation efforts following emergency declarations. As part of an integrated planning team the position supports all phases of project planning and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct and coordinate cultural historical and environmental assessments.
  • Secure required permits and regulatory clearances for all division projects.
  • Develop and manage monitoring mitigation enforcement and education related to cultural resources.
  • Serve as liaison to the State Historic Preservation Office and State Archaeological Research Center.
  • Coordinate FEMA mitigation after emergency declarations ensuring regulatory compliance and reimbursement of eligible expenses.
  • Support grant writing and thirdparty funding efforts to supplement project budgets.
  • Maintain organized records of survey maps reports and permits.

This is a FullTime 40 Hours Weekly position with Game Fish & Parks. For more information on Game Fish & Parks please visit Education & Experience:
  • Bachelors degree in Cultural Resource Management Archaeology Wildlife & Fisheries Management Conservation Planning Park Management Business Management or related field.
  • Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.


Knowledge of:
  • State and federal environmental and cultural resource laws and agencies.
  • Easements contracts agreements and grant administration.
  • Construction methods and plans related to park infrastructure.
  • GIS and mapping tools Microsoft Office and cultural/historical survey systems.

Skills & Abilities to:
  • Build effective working relationships with regulatory agencies and Tribal representatives.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate efficiently across departments to ensure timely permitting and project progress.
  • Understand and apply permitting requirements (e.g. Sections).
  • Manage cultural resource surveys on Title VI transferred lands.
  • Analyze project impacts on natural and cultural resources.
  • Stay current with state and federal regulatory requirements.
  • Search for and apply to grants that support division priorities.

Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.

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 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:

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Required Experience:

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Employment Type

Hourly

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