Job ID: 27306
Agency: Department of Transportation / Office of Air, Rail and Transit
Location: Pierre
Salary: $28.86 - $34.36, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GJ
Closing Date: 07/02/2024
This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visit https://dot.sd.gov/ .
The Transportation Specialist I (Transit Specialist) is responsible for the oversight of public transportation providers throughout South Dakota as well as statistical analysis concerning financial and operational data. Duties include, but are not limited to reviewing grant applications; revising budgets as needed; conducting program reviews for public transit providers to ensure compliance with regulations; reviewing plans submitted by providers; grant tracking and payments; project monitoring; development of program reports; technical direction to program users; assist in the develop of program manuals and other duties as assigned.
What We Offer To You Beyond The Paycheck

• Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)
• Well-Being Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employee)
• Membership in South Dakota Retirement System
• Leave:
• Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
• Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
• Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
• Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Semimonthly Pay Periods
• Eligibility for Meal Per Diems
• Paid Overtime (if applicable)

The total compensation of Hourly Wage State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Transit Specialist is approximately $81,731.00 annually.
The Ideal Candidate Will HaveA degree in Business, Finance or Public Administration or related experience in statistical analysis, budgeting and grant management
Knowledge Of

• federal grant process and administration;
• federal rules and regulations governing grant oversight and compliance;
• computer programs for data tracking and analysis.

Skill To

• analyze financial and statistical information;
• communicate effectively with providers and state/local government officials;
• solve complex funding issues;
• operate various computer hardware/software, including Microsoft Excel and Access.

Ability To

• attend to all details of assignments and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly;
• treat customers courteously and be responsive to their needs;
• work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals;
• exercise sound judgment when making decisions and take prompt, decisive action.

Join the South Dakota Department of Transportation! View more about this opportunity here: https://youtu.be/4Bwxxkb3oZo .
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 https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"