How to Apply for a State of South Dakota Position
Looking for a State of South Dakota Employment Application? You have come to the right place!
PMB 0141-1
Bureau of Personnel
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-5070Or, email or fax it to:
bopinfo@state.sd.us
605-773-4344
Use one of these three application forms to submit:
- Microsoft Word (save file, complete, and submit)
- Adobe Acrobat (print, complete, and submit)
- Submit an Online Application (login, complete, and submit )
Tips for Applying
Applying for a job with the State of South Dakota? Here are a few things to remember...
Submitting an application
Resume policy
Closing dates
Application processing
Disability preference
Veteran's preference
PMB 0141-1
Bureau of Personnel
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Email: bopinfo@state.sd.us
Fax: (605) 773-4344
Resume Policy
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the state application form, but applicants may submit resumes if they also complete Section One of the state application form. If only a resume is submitted, Section One of the application will be sent to you. You will be considered for the position when the completed application is returned to the Bureau of Personnel and if the position is still available.
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Some announcements list the closing date for that position. Applications postmarked, hand-delivered, faxed, or submitted on-line within 24 hours after the closing date will be accepted. Applications cannot be accepted if they are brought to the Bureau of Personnel, postmarked, faxed, or submitted on-line more than 24 hours after the closing date.
Other announcements are "open until filled" and "continuous recruitment". Applications are accepted for these positions until they are filled.
Application Processing
For most positions, all applications will be forwarded to the appointing authority following the closing date. The appointing authority will review the applications and determine which applicants to interview for the position. The appointing authority will contact those applicants eligible for interviews. All applicants will receive a letter that their application has been received. Applicants will also be notified once the position has been filled.
Disability Preference
All announcements for Career Service positions extend preference to individuals with severe disabilities unless otherwise noted. Individuals seeking preference for a disability must contact a state rehabilitation counselor for certification.
Pursuant to SDCL 33-17-2, preference is given to veterans who have served on active duty during one of the following time periods:
June 25, 1950 to May 7, 1975
August 2, 1990 until the end of hostilities as determined by the Legislature.
One day or more in a military action for which you earned: an armed forces expeditionary medal; Southwest Asia service medal; or another United States campaign or service medal awarded for participation outside the boundaries of the United States in combat operations against hostile forces.
Any time period – if you have a service-connected disability rated at 10% or more. Written proof from the US Veterans Administration required.
If you served during one of these time periods and are a resident of South Dakota, you should provide a copy of your DD-214 (member’s copy 4 which identifies your character of service) when you first apply for a job with the state. Once eligibility is established, you do not need to resubmit your DD-214 with your application for future openings. Applicants eligible for veteran’s preference will receive an interview for positions they apply for.
