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Job ID: 36426
Agency: Department of Revenue - Business Tax Division
Location: Pierre, Yankton, Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, or Rapid City, SD
Salary: $74,499.84 - $93,103.92/annually, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: L
Closing Date: 07/01/2026

Assistant Director - Department of Revenue

We are looking for someone who:

• doesn't get frazzled by problems and thinks quick on their feet to provide solutions;
• maintains a positive attitude and a high level of confidentiality;
• enjoys serving others and providing top-notch service to the department's customers and employees;
• pays attention to details others often miss.

What you will do:

• develop and lead a team of motivated individuals to meet the goals of the Department;
• be an integral member of the Department's tax administration team;
• assist with legislation, lobbying, and budget planning for the division;
• take a leadership role in technology projects and information requests;
• be a liaison for the Department with its constituents and partners;
• represent the Department in national tax and regulatory organizations.

What you need:

Our ideal candidate has:

• prior experience working in collaborative team environments and demonstrating effective time management and organizational skills;
• high attention to detail;
• effective verbal and written communication abilities including spelling, punctuation, and grammar;
• ability to interpret information, laws, and policies;
• project management skills;
• ability to effectively analyze and convey data and information, both within the Department of Revenue and to outside parties.

Equally important will be a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills, discretion, confidentiality, and a positive attitude!

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Revenue. For more information on the Department of Revenue, please visit https://dor.sd.gov/.

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

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 $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 here. 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=48O
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: [email protected]
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

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