Job Description
Job ID: 31278
Agency: Department of Game, Fish, and Parks
Location:Pierre, SDSalary: $21.66-$25.78 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: G
Closing Date: 05/12/2025
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Game, Fish, and Parks. For more information on the Department of Game, Fish, and Parks, please visit https://gfp.sd.gov/ .
The Conservation Foreman at Farm Island Recreation Area is the lead worker for maintenance activities in a large park district that consists of the district headquarters at Farm Island RA, West Bend Recreation Area, 2 Nature Areas, 5 Lake Side Use areas and over 30 miles of trails district wide. Areas possess a number of facilities including over 200 campsites, camping cabins, comfort stations, boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, an archery range and many other facilities. This position should be able to organize and schedule staff to perform daily & weekly work at all these areas and facilities and maintain clear records of work completed.
Candidate should be able to work at a number outdoor park locations throughout the year and be physically able to meet the challenges of the job on and off the water. Candidate should possess the ability to be flexible and change in work direction with the district changing priorities. Candidate should be able to schedule and organize work assignments for a Conservation Technician and up to 12 seasonal employees and up to 15 park volunteers.
Licenses and Certifications: CDL would be highly beneficial. SD Dept of DANR Pesticide & Noxious Weed Applicator and Public Drinking Water Certification Candidate should possess or be able to obtain within 1 year of employment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: A good working knowledge of equipment, facility and grounds maintenance and the ability to effectively & efficiently direct the daily work assignments of the district's maintenance staff.
Knowledge of:
- equipment operation, repair & maintenance;
- tree, shrub and grass identification;
- plumbing;
- basic electrical trouble-shooting;
- janitorial cleaning;
- carpentry;
- welding;
- concrete work;
- landscaping, tree planting & grass seeding;
- operation of region's aerial lift for tree pruning;
- chainsaw operation, repair and maintenance;
- general facility & grounds maintenance and other forms of district and regional equipment operation and maintenance.
Skill to:
- perform routine plumbing repairs and trouble-shooting;
- perform minor electrical repairs;
- oversee and perform the janitorial cleaning of park facilities;
- perform basic carpentry & welding repairs and new construction;
- load & unload equipment that is transported throughout the district;
- skilled equipment operator of loaders, commercial mowers, small tractors, skid steer and attachments to large trucks & trailers;
- operate dump trucks; ordering supplies & materials.
Ability to:
- operate a variety of equipment in varying environments;
- meet the physical requirements of the of outdoor work environments;
- train others on the safe and proper operation of equipment and facility cleaning;
- assign tasks to others and maintain clear written records of work completed;
- prioritize work tasks and staff assignments;
- communicate effectively with park users & staff;
- diagnose & repair vehicles & equipment.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
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=1K9
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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