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Job ID: 33153
Agency: Department of the Military
Location:Rapid City, SDSalary: $30.53 - DOE
Pay Grade: E1-E2
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of the Military. For more information on the Department of the Military, please visit https://military.sd.gov/ .

Are you seeking a career where your work is meaningful, rewarding, and directly supports South Dakota Army National Guard soldiers and their families?

The South Dakota Department of the Military has a perfect opportunity for you as a Project Manager.

We are seeking a self-motivated, determined, positive individual whom within the last 5 years or less, graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering. The successful applicant will be a member of our project management team located in Joint Force Headquarters on Camp Rapid, Rapid City, SD.

Team members in this position will utilize AutoCAD software to develop construction plans for smaller projects within a wide variety trades, manage design and construction of capital improvement projects ranging from $100K up to $30M+, review and recommend approval of construction plans and technical specifications, ensure construction plans and technical specifications comply with Federal and State regulations, codes, and standards, provide construction observation and inspection of building projects to ensure compliance with construction plans and technical specifications, coordinate with other engineers, consultants, and various stakeholders to facilitate participation in project design and construction.

This is a 40-hour per week position with a work week schedule consisting of four, 10-hour days, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Alternate work schedules may be considered and approved. Work is completed in a typical office environment, but will include oversight of projects throughout the State of South Dakota, requiring occasional overnight travel.

What the Department of the Military Offers:

• Health insurance (low and high deductible plans which include a $0 premium employee-only coverage plan)
• Well-being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental and Vision
• Health savings account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Project Manager is approximately $85,750.00 annually.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• standard terminology, techniques, and practices of drafting and graphical designs;
• engineering and scientific principles, practices, and methods

Skills:

• access, operate, and maintain various software applications (i.e., Microsoft based software, AutoCAD, BlueBeam and ArcGIS);
• read and interpret construction plans, technical specifications, and regulatory documents.

Abilities:

• display high standards of ethical conduct and demonstrate behaviors in line with department core values;
• work independently on several concurrent projects and participate in the entire design process;
• attend to all details of assignments and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, management, contractors, consultants, and the general public;
• Exercise sound judgment when making decisions and takes prompt, decisive action;
• listens attentively to others and effectively communicate information both verbally and in writing;
• work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.

Position Requirements:
Currently have a Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering OR graduate in the winter of 2025 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering for entry-level position.

Only applicants with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related will be considered. Engineer (E-1): a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field with a desire to learn and design. Engineer (E-2): a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field plus 1-3 years of progressive education, training, and experience equivalent to a Level 2 in the Engineering Career Family.

Valid driver's license.

Must pass a National Security Check.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume, college transcript and cover letter outlining the reason for pursuing a Project Management position.

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.

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 here . 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=2HR
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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