Job ID: 27690 Agency: Department of Transportation / Office of Air, Rail, and Transit Salary: $32.24 - $38.37 per hour, depending on experience Pay Grade: GK Closing Date: 08/06/2024 This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information about the Department of Transportation, please visit http://dot.sd.gov. This position is responsible for the oversight of public transportation providers throughout South Dakota as well as leading a team of grant managers concerning financial, operational, planning, procurement, asset management, application, and the overall transit grant duties. Duties include but are not limited to delegate work assignments and overall transit grant duties; planning and revising budgets as needed; oversight of program audits and grant management for public transit providers to ensure appropriate use of funds; reviewing plans submitted by providers and writing state plans; leading the operation of gathering statistical information for year end stats and providing this information to the state legislature; reporting all financials and operational data to the National Transit Database (NTD); grant tracking and payments to providers; oversight of program review for transit providers; scheduling and preparing program meetings and training for subrecipients; development of plans and program reports; 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 Transportation Specialist II is approximately $89,864.00 annually. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: A bachelor's degree in business, finance, or public administration or related experience in statistical analysis, budgeting, and grant management is preferred. Incumbent will have supervisory experience and experience building and maintaining relationships. Knowledge of: * the federal grant process and administration; * federal rules and regulations governing grant oversight and compliance; * computer programs for data tracking and analysis. Ability 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 applications. * attend to all details of assignments and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly; * treat customers courteously and be responsive to their needs; * exercise sound judgment when making decisions and take prompt, decisive action; * work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals. 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. 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://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=QFV 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"