Transportation Specialist I (Asset Management Specialist)
South Dakota State Government, Pierre, South Dakota, United States, 57501
This position helps administer the rural transit program in South Dakota. Transit provides public transportation for transportation disadvantaged persons in South Dakota. This position will work with transit directors, the FTA, local governments and transit boards. Duties will include meeting with transit agencies to inspect vehicles and facilities, developing transit vehicle specifications, developing transit asset management plans, managing asset data, developing state of good repair goals, acquiring vehicles and other capital assets for transit agencies, and managing the Drug & Alcohol Inspection program.
This position requires in‑state travel, occasional out‑of‑state travel and physical inspection of transit vehicles and facilities.
Applicant must have a valid driver’s license.
What You Bring to the SDDOT
positive attitude
willingness to learn
self‑motivated and determined mindset
What the SDDOT Offers
Health insurance (zero‑cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans)
Well‑being program
Employee assistance program
Dental, Vision and 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
Paid overtime (if applicable)
What Ideal Candidate Will Have A passion for helping people that need public transportation. A bachelor's degree in business, administration, or other related field is preferred. Knowledge and abilities may have been acquired through a combination of education and work experience that enable the incumbent to possess the required attributes for successful job performance. A strong knowledge of vehicles and grant management is desired.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge
Federal Grant processes
procurement regulations
building construction
strong computer background
vehicles, accounting, and agreements
strong knowledge of vehicles preferred
Skills
possess critical thinking and reasoning skills
prioritize issues and time demands
communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders
evaluate and resolve funding issues and problems
Abilities
work independently
communicate agency goals and requirements in an effective manner
complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
relate Federal requirements in a manner that will be understood and accepted by transit agencies
Compensation The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level (classification) is approximately $83,439.00 annually.
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.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3GS. 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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This position requires in‑state travel, occasional out‑of‑state travel and physical inspection of transit vehicles and facilities.
Applicant must have a valid driver’s license.
What You Bring to the SDDOT
positive attitude
willingness to learn
self‑motivated and determined mindset
What the SDDOT Offers
Health insurance (zero‑cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans)
Well‑being program
Employee assistance program
Dental, Vision and 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
Paid overtime (if applicable)
What Ideal Candidate Will Have A passion for helping people that need public transportation. A bachelor's degree in business, administration, or other related field is preferred. Knowledge and abilities may have been acquired through a combination of education and work experience that enable the incumbent to possess the required attributes for successful job performance. A strong knowledge of vehicles and grant management is desired.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge
Federal Grant processes
procurement regulations
building construction
strong computer background
vehicles, accounting, and agreements
strong knowledge of vehicles preferred
Skills
possess critical thinking and reasoning skills
prioritize issues and time demands
communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders
evaluate and resolve funding issues and problems
Abilities
work independently
communicate agency goals and requirements in an effective manner
complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
relate Federal requirements in a manner that will be understood and accepted by transit agencies
Compensation The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level (classification) is approximately $83,439.00 annually.
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.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3GS. 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'
#LI-Onsite
#J-18808-Ljbffr