Business Services Specialist

Job ID 32323- Business Services Specialist

Agency: Office of the Secretary of State - Division of Business Services

Location: Pierre

Salary: $42,000-$51,000 per year, depending on experience

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time position with the South Dakota Secretary of State-Division of Business Services. For more information on the Office of the Secretary of State, please vis i t https://sdsos.gov/default.aspx .

The Office of the Secretary of State is currently seeking applicants for the position of Business Services Specialist. This position requires an individual with strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to multitask and work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional customer service and organizational skills are required.

Duties of this position include:

• data entry for Uniform Commercial Code filings and Business Filings;
  
• document retrieval for customer inquiries;
  
• processing of payments; including credit cards, checks, and cash;
  
• corporate entity business registration and report entry;
  
• assist constituents (general public, state officials) with business office related phone calls and emails;
  
• other duties as assigned.
  

Knowledge of:

• computer software applications, specifically Microsoft software programs;
  
• modern office equipment, practices, and procedures;
  
• maintenance of records and filing practices;
  
• Secretary of State procedures and functions.
  

Ability to:

• establish and maintain effective working relationships within the office, as well as other state government agencies and the general public;
  
• learn principles of Uniform Commercial Code and Business Filings processes and procedures;
  
• clearly and concisely communicate information;
  
• operate a variety of office equipment;
  
• effectively manage multiple tasks.
  

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. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

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:

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"