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Position: Grain Warehouse Program Manager
Agency: South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
Location:  Pierre, South Dakota
Salary: $85,000 or more depending on experience
Closing Date: July 14, 2025

This is a full-time position with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. For more information about the South Dakota PUC, please visit puc.sd.gov.

The position is responsible to manage the PUC’s grain warehouse program. Duties include reviewing grain buyer license holders’ financial and other records to ensure compliance with state laws, rules and commission orders; supervising grain warehouse program staff; and handling other duties as assigned by supervisor. Position reports to the commission’s executive director.

This position mostly works in a typical office environment. Position will travel in-state at least once a month to perform on-site grain warehouse inspections. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends may be necessary for critical deadlines or support.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A bachelor’s degree in agricultural business, business, finance or related field; agricultural business experience preferred; management experience preferred.

Skills:
Strong English skills for writing reports, emails and professional documentation

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate manner

Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing with co-workers, industry members and others

Ability and willingness to work occasional extended hours

Ability to be adaptable and accommodate changing situations and workloads

Ability to lift at least 40 pounds to load and unload materials for inspections and events

Knowledge of:

Math and accounting principles

Microsoft Office 365 with proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and ability to become proficient with grain inspection software

Additional Information:
Travel and overnights are occasionally required to conduct inspections and attend other events. A valid driver’s license is required.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

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.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

To apply: Submit a letter of interest, resume, and three work-related references to PUC@state.sd.us no later than 11:59 p.m. CDT, July 14, 2025.