Office of Health Protection Administrator
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Job Location:
Pierre, SD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 68950 - 81118
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
Job ID: 34740
Agency: Department of Health - Division of Licensure and Accreditation
Location: Pierre Sioux Falls Rapid City SD
Salary: $ 68950.98 - $81118.80 Annual Salary depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: K
Closing Date: 2/17/26
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Health - Division of Licensure and Accreditation. For more information on the Department of Health please visit .
Shape the Future of Public Health in South Dakota!
Join the Department of Health as the Administrator for the Office of Health Protection. This critical leadership role ensures safe food lodging and recreational environments for communities across the state.
Job Summary
The Administrator is responsible for directing and overseeing regulatory activities related to food services lodging establishments and campgrounds in South Dakota. Key responsibilities include:
The Office consists of 7 FTE located across the state. The Administrator serves as a liaison with other offices within the Department of Health other state agencies health care providers and federal and state partners. This position provides leadership and supervision of staff manages budgets develops policies and procedures assists with rulemaking ensures consistent application of regulations and advocates for consumer protection.
Key Responsibilities
Working for the State of South Dakota offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health well-being and financial security:
Travel is required for this position.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
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 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 here . 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
#LI-Onsite
Job ID: 34740
Agency: Department of Health - Division of Licensure and Accreditation
Location: Pierre Sioux Falls Rapid City SD
Salary: $ 68950.98 - $81118.80 Annual Salary depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: K
Closing Date: 2/17/26
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Health - Division of Licensure and Accreditation. For more information on the Department of Health please visit .
Shape the Future of Public Health in South Dakota!
Join the Department of Health as the Administrator for the Office of Health Protection. This critical leadership role ensures safe food lodging and recreational environments for communities across the state.
Job Summary
The Administrator is responsible for directing and overseeing regulatory activities related to food services lodging establishments and campgrounds in South Dakota. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing licensure inspections for new facilities.
- Overseeing routine inspections conducted by the Department of Public Safety.
- Coordinating complaint investigations for all regulated facilities.
The Office consists of 7 FTE located across the state. The Administrator serves as a liaison with other offices within the Department of Health other state agencies health care providers and federal and state partners. This position provides leadership and supervision of staff manages budgets develops policies and procedures assists with rulemaking ensures consistent application of regulations and advocates for consumer protection.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and supervision for Office of Health Protection staff.
- Coordinate with state and federal partners on regulatory and public health initiatives.
- Manage budgets contracts and grants.
- Develop and implement policies procedures and quality improvement strategies.
- Oversee complaint investigations and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison to stakeholders.
- Travel statewide as needed.
Working for the State of South Dakota offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health well-being and financial security:
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan through SDRS with employer contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off including vacation sick leave and holidays
- Flexible Work Schedule Options
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support
- Meaningful Work that impacts public health and safety statewide
Travel is required for this position.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Certified as Registered Sanitarian (preferred)
- Educational background and work experience in public health inspections or surveying or related field;
- Experience working in or with government entities or regulatory body;
- Experience in staff supervision team leadership and personnel management.
Knowledge of:
- state and federal laws governing food lodging and campground licensure;
- principles of public health quality improvement and public safety;
- personnel management recruitment and workforce development strategies;
- budgeting contract/grant management and fiscal stewardship;
- organizational leadership and change management in public health agencies.
Skill to:
- interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements;
- lead multidisciplinary teams coaching and mentoring staff;
- develop and monitor policies aligned with legal mandates and best practices;
- manage investigations resolve complaints professionally.
Ability to:
- communicate effectively with diverse audiences including policymakers;
- build strategic partnerships across agencies and sectors;
- lead organizational change and quality improvement initiatives;
- prioritize competing demands while maintaining attention to detail;
- analyze and resolve complex regulatory and operational challenges;
- draft and propose legislation rules and policy guidance;
- advocate for ethical practices and customer service excellence.
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 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 here . 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
#LI-Onsite
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Office Experience
- Microsoft Excel
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- Administrative Experience
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
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