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The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance option 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 https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/.

🚨 Now Hiring: State Inspector – Western South Dakota 🚨Agency: South Dakota Department of Public SafetyLocation: Rapid Ci...
09/28/2026

🚨 Now Hiring: State Inspector – Western South Dakota 🚨
Agency: South Dakota Department of Public Safety
Location: Rapid City, SD
Salary: $23.56–$24.74/hour (DOE)
Closing Date: October 12, 2026
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented State Inspector to support inspections for multiple partner agencies across the state. This full-time role offers the ability to work remotely, develop your own schedule, and make a direct impact by ensuring fairness, safety, and compliance for businesses and consumers.
💡 Ideal candidates may bring experience in:
• Daycare facilities
• Educational food and lunch programs
• Video lottery
• Fire and life safety
• ServSafe/safe food handling
• Commercial weighing & measuring devices
🌟 What you’ll do:
• Perform a variety of inspections across Western South Dakota
• Explain and address violations with professionalism
• Build strong relationships with businesses and partner agencies
• Complete accurate, detailed reports
• Help protect the public from health and safety hazards
🎉 Benefits include:
$0 premium health insurance option, 11 paid holidays, generous leave, retirement benefits, and more!
📄 To apply:
Submit your application and resume online:
https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4ZE

📢 Now Hiring: Business Manager – Pierre, SDThe South Dakota Animal Industry Board and Veterinary Medical Examining Board...
09/28/2026

📢 Now Hiring: Business Manager – Pierre, SD
The South Dakota Animal Industry Board and Veterinary Medical Examining Board are looking for a detail-driven, team-oriented Business Manager!
📍 Location: Pierre, SD
💰 Salary: $62,337 - 89,349 annually
🗓️ Closing Date: October 2, 2026
📄 Job ID: 37758
In this full-time role, you’ll lead and coordinate key administrative services including budgeting, accounting reconciliation, personnel management, purchasing, capital asset oversight, and cooperative agreement administration. This position plays an important role in ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting program development across the agency.
🌟 The State of South Dakota offers excellent benefits, including a $0 premium employee health insurance option, generous leave, 11 paid holidays, retirement benefits, and more.
📄 Apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4Z7

If you're a nurse looking to make a meaningful impact across South Dakota, the South Dakota Department of Health is hiri...
09/24/2026

If you're a nurse looking to make a meaningful impact across South Dakota, the South Dakota Department of Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Public Health Nursing Services team in Pierre or Rapid City.

This full-time role offers variety, independence, and the chance to support communities through prevention-focused care and public health response. Check out the full details in the link below.

Job ID: 37710 | Closing Date: 10/7/26

Apply here: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4YD

Looking for a meaningful where your work truly changes lives? The SD Developmental Center in Redfield, part of the Sou...
09/22/2026

Looking for a meaningful where your work truly changes lives? The SD Developmental Center in Redfield, part of the South Dakota Department of Human Services, offers something many employers don’t: exceptional state benefits, fully matched retirement, continued training, and a workplace built on purpose, growth, and community impact.

They're hiring an Occupational Therapist - apply by September 30!
Full details and application: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4VR

The South Dakota Developmental Center is looking for skilled maintenance professionals in Redfield. This full‑time role ...
09/17/2026

The South Dakota Developmental Center is looking for skilled maintenance professionals in Redfield. This full‑time role offers stable daytime hours, excellent state benefits including $0‑premium employee health insurance, and the opportunity to apply your mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing expertise in a mission‑driven environment.

Apply here: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4VA

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Looking for a weekday maintenance role where your skills make a real difference? The South Dakota Developmental Center i...
09/17/2026

Looking for a weekday maintenance role where your skills make a real difference? The South Dakota Developmental Center in Redfield is hiring a full-time Maintenance Specialist to help keep the campus running safely and efficiently.

Great benefits, supportive team, and meaningful work await you.

Apply today!: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4VB

South Dakota Department of Human Services

Licensed pharmacists looking for flexible, part‑time work? The South Dakota Board of Pharmacy, part of the South Dakota ...
09/15/2026

Licensed pharmacists looking for flexible, part‑time work? The South Dakota Board of Pharmacy, part of the South Dakota Department of Health, is hiring an inspector in Rapid City, Sturgis, or Spearfish - a great fit for retired or semi‑retired pharmacists, licensed pharmacists working in academia, or those seeking meaningful non‑dispensing work at about 10 hours per week.

Apply today or share with a pharmacist you know!: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4UU

Now Hiring: Director of Animal Health – VeterinarianLocation: Pierre, SDSalary: $115,000 annuallyJob ID: 37568The South ...
09/15/2026

Now Hiring: Director of Animal Health – Veterinarian
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $115,000 annually
Job ID: 37568
The South Dakota Animal Industry Board is seeking a Director of Animal Health – Veterinarian to lead statewide animal health programs, interpret state and federal regulations, and oversee cooperative disease control and eradication efforts. This full‑time role plays a key part in safeguarding animal health across South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and administer major animal industry programs (Animal Traceability, TB Surveillance, NPIP, US SHIP, Emergency Response, Johne’s Disease Program)
• Oversee cooperative agreements and program accountability
• Supervise staff and guide statewide priorities
• Support foreign animal disease preparedness and response
• Provide veterinarian and producer outreach
• Administer animal movement compliance
Benefits:
The State of South Dakota offers excellent benefits, including a $0 premium employee health insurance option, paid holidays, generous leave, dental/vision options, and SDRS Class A retirement.
Apply online:
https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4VC

🌟 We’re Hiring: Recruiting Specialist! 🌟If you love connecting people with meaningful careers, building relationships, a...
09/14/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring: Recruiting Specialist! 🌟
If you love connecting people with meaningful careers, building relationships, and bringing positive energy to every conversation — we want to meet YOU!
The State of South Dakota’s Bureau of Human Resources and Administration is looking for a passionate, people-first Recruiting Specialist to help grow our talent pipelines and support statewide recruitment efforts. This full-time role can be based remotely in the Madison, Brookings, or Sioux Falls areas!
💼 What you’ll do:
• Engage with colleges, communities, and organizations
• Source awesome candidates
• Support job fairs, outreach events, and recruitment marketing
• Build relationships that make a real impact
💰 Pay: $28.54–$32.00/hour
🗓 Apply by: September 20, 2026
🌐 Benefits include zero-premium employee health insurance, paid holidays, generous leave, and more!
👇 Apply today!
https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4UI

🚧 Now Hiring in Kadoka! 🚧Looking for a career where you can make a real impact and enjoy great benefits, stability, and ...
09/14/2026

🚧 Now Hiring in Kadoka! 🚧
Looking for a career where you can make a real impact and enjoy great benefits, stability, and teamwork? The South Dakota Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker!
If you have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a knack for hands-on work, this could be the perfect fit. Help keep South Dakota’s highways safe, operate a variety of equipment, work outdoors, and be part of a team that supports communities across the state.
🌟 What’s in it for you? 🌟
• Starting pay $22.74–$24.25/hr
• Excellent health insurance (including a zero-premium option!)
• Strong retirement benefits
• Generous paid leave & holidays
• Seasonal schedules
• Winter premium pay
• Great long-term career growth
📍 Location: Kadoka
🗓️ Apply by: September 29, 2026
🔗 Apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4SX
Join the team that keeps South Dakota moving! 🚜💪

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