Driver License Program Director

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Job ID: 29508
Agency: Department of Public Safety - Division of Administration
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $71,764.56 to $89,700.48 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: L
Closing Date: 12/16/2024

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Director of Driver Licensing. This is a full-time, 40 hour-per-week position in the Division of Administration. For more information on the department, please visit https://dps.sd.gov/.

The program director will oversee the implementation of screening and testing applicants for driver licenses, issuing licenses and ID cards, ensuring applicants are legal residents of the U.S., deterring identity theft through employee training and verification systems, ensuring applicants are medically qualified to hold a driver's license and re-evaluating potentially unsafe drivers who have been recommended for retesting. There are approximately 650,000 driver's and 50,000 ID card holders in South Dakota.

The director will:

• provide leadership and strategic direction to employees that cover 3 state exam stations and 26 city/county driver's license sites (non-state employees);
• supervise staff and is responsible for the program budget;
• report to the Director of Administrative Services.

Licenses and Certifications:
A valid South Dakota Drivers License.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A bachelor's degree in administration, business, management or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Must have a positive attitude and be self-motivated.

Knowledge of:

• state and federal laws regulating driver licensing;
• state government practices and environment;
• budgeting and financial management.

Skills:

• leadership;
• computer skills;
• problem solving;
• critical thinking;
• strong communication;
• time management;
• collaboration skills.

Ability to:

• build and maintain relationships with a staff spread across the state;
• manage staff located around the state while ensuring consistent procedures and processes;
• recognize when change is needed and to lead people through the change.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach a cover letter and resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

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. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

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.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=PQ
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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