Deputy Secretary

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Job ID: 26642
Agency: Department of Revenue – Office of the Secretary
Location: Pierre
Salary: $120,000 – $129,000 annually, DOE
Pay Grade: GO
Closing Date: 04/03/2024

The Department of Revenue (DOR) is currently seeking a Deputy Secretary. This is a Full-Time position. For more information on DOR, please visit https://dor.sd.gov/.

Are you a high-performing leader with experience guiding a dedicated team of public servants that is looking to take your career to the next level? Are you ready to make a significant impact and difference with the work that you do? The role of DOR Deputy Secretary is one that handles strategic initiatives, drives policy and organizational change, and impacts the lives of nearly all South Dakotans. In this role, your work makes a difference, and you will be an invaluable member of the DOR leadership team!

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

• Health Insurance (Multiple Plan choices available)
• Dental/ Vision/Well-Being Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• South Dakota Retirement System (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Generous paid sick and vacation leave
• 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

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.

The Deputy Secretary is a key leadership position responsible for assisting the Secretary and Division Directors with the day-to-day administration of DOR. DOR is comprised of seven divisions: Business and Special Taxes, Property Tax, Motor Vehicles, Audits, the SD Lottery, Deadwood Commission on Gaming, and the Office of the Secretariat. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong policy background, proven leadership skills, and excellent communication skills.

Primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Legislative and Policy: support the legislative and administrative rulemaking efforts of DOR through testimony, lobbying, and education. Provide the Secretary and Governor’s Office staff accurate information and reasoned opinions regarding the areas of oversight and the statutes, rules, and policies that impact DOR.
• Budgeting and Financial Management: develop and manage budgets with the Secretary and Director of Administration, including monitoring expenses and implementing corrective actions when necessary. Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Leadership and Team Management: provide servant leadership, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. The successful incumbent will provide oversight and leadership to the directors and supervisors responsible for the various duties of DOR.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• proven experience in public sector management and policymaking, with a demonstrated track record of successfully building and leading teams
• strong understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices in the area of state and local taxation
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• experience developing and managing public sector budgets
• a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related subject. A master’s degree or juris doctor is preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• knowledge of public administration principles and South Dakota tax and regulatory law
• familiarity with the legislative process, including lobbying
• ability to comprehend and apply the Administrative Rules of South Dakota (ARSD) to current or potential DOR practices
• strong strategic thinker and planner
• ability to be a servant leader to DOR employees and the citizens of South Dakota
• apply knowledge of best practices and risks to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization for DOR and the state
• manage complex budget processes and strategic budget planning with other DOR leaders
• manage and delegate multiple complex projects at an executive level ensuring projects are completed and reported accurately and timely
• lead and motivate managers and directors to achieve tactical and strategic goals
• work with and coordinate between the agency and different governmental entities to meet goals and objectives
• ability to communicate concisely and effectively.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume and cover letter.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

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 employer paid health insurance 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.

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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