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Sioux Falls, SD | United States

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Job Description

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

Job ID: 26439Agency: Department of Public Safety/Inspections/Weights and MeasuresLocation: Sioux Falls, Mitchell, and surrounding areasSalary: $22.06 to $23.16 per hour; depending on experiencePay Grade: GHClosing Date: 03/20/2024

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Public Safety. For more information on the Department of Public Safety, please visit .

This posting will be used to hire two positions, one in the Mitchell/Plankinton or surrounding area and one in the Sioux Falls/Lennox or surrounding area.

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety's Office of Weights, Measures & Inspections promotes efficiency by utilizing program staff throughout the state to conduct a variety of inspections for the Departments of Health, Education, Social Services, the State Fire Marshal, Lottery, as well as Weights and Measures. The inspections performed by staff offer diverse opportunities to meet and work with a variety of entities daily. This position is responsible for identifying violations of regulations to ensure compliance with State and Federal Rules. Selected candidates will need to discuss and explain violations with business managers; complete required reports; ensuring businesses and consumers are receiving fair treatment and protect the public from health and safety hazards. You have the availability to work remotely from home while being responsible for establishing your schedule, ensuring the requirements from our partner agencies are met.

This position is NOT for building inspections, Motor Carrier, Highway Patrol or specifically Health Inspector.

Required: general daily travel with occasional overnights; reaching, grabbing, pulling, pushing, climbing, general and some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.); conducting inspections during inclement weather conditions; exposure to hazardous substances, combustible materials, heights, and illnesses.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

The ability to explain functions of partner agencies, including our own, but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.

It would be helpful but not a requirement for the position to have knowledge/experience in one or more of the following areas: daycare facilities, educational food program reviews, lunch programs, video lottery, fire and life safety, safe food handling practices (ServSafe) or commercial weighing and measuring devices.

Skill to:

• develop and maintain relationships with the public, other agencies as well as our own;
• manage time;
• develop an efficient schedule;
• meet needs of partner agencies;
• address requests and problems as they arise, both effectively and professionally.

Ability to:

• explain regulation requirements applicable to inspections conducted by office, make reasonable, logical decisions;
• work independently;
• determine priorities;
• handle special requests;
• coordinate schedules for area;
• determine workload priorities;
• work with a variety of personalities;
• handle challenging situations.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

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 employer paid health insurance plus ten 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: [email protected]

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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