Administrative Assistant

Job
Agency:
Department of Social Services (DSS) - Division of Economic Assistance

Location:

Eagle Butte, SD
Salary: $16.96 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: D
Closing Date: 07/08/26

Clerical/secretarial support for the Division of Economic Assistance. Responsibilities include greeting the public in person and on the telephone, composing and finalizing correspondence, maintaining filing systems and databases, gathering and providing information, and recording fiscal activities to support office operations.

• Greet public both in person and on the telephone.
• Compose, edit, and finalize correspondence.
• Establish and maintain filing systems and databases.
• Gather and provide information as requested.
• Record fiscal activities to support office operations.

• Effectively communicate with the public and internal stakeholders.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy, and tact when interacting with others.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Understand concepts related to client confidentiality.
• Prepare clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence reflecting relevant facts.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. The State of South Dakota offers a $0 premium employee health insurance option, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental and vision coverage, and retirement benefits. The position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

MUST apply online: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Email submissions of resumes are not accepted. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. All hired personnel will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) using E-Verify.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
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