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Conservation Foreman
Job Location:
Job Location:
Fort Pierre, SD - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 21 - 26
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job ID: 37445
Agency: Game Fish and Parks
Location: Ft. Pierre SD
Salary: $21.41 - $26.75/hr depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: G
Closing Date: 09/30/2026
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Game Fish and Parks. For more information on the Department of Game Fish and Parks please visit .
The Conservation Foreman at the Oahe Downstream Recreation Area is the lead worker for maintenance activities in a large park district that consists of the main park at Oahe Downstream RA and 10 secondary park locations north on the Oahe Reservoir. Areas possess a number of facilities including 294 campsites camping cabins lodge comfort stations boat ramps fish cleaning stations an Off-Highway Vehicle Area (OHV) an archery range and a rifle range. This position should be able to organize and schedule staff to perform daily and weekly work at all these areas and facilities and maintain clear records of work completed.
Candidate should be able to work at a number of outdoor park locations throughout the year and be physically able to meet the challenges of the job on and off the water. Candidate should possess the ability to be flexible and change in work direction with the district changing priorities. Candidate should be able to schedule and organize work assignments for a Conservation Technician and up to 12 seasonal employees and up to 15 park volunteers.
Licenses and Certifications:
CDL would be highly beneficial. SD Dept of DANR Pesticide & Noxious Weed Applicator. Candidate should possess or be able to obtain within 6 months of employment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A good working knowledge of equipment facility and grounds maintenance and the ability to effectively and efficiently direct the daily work assignments of the districts maintenance staff.
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
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 . 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:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Agency: Game Fish and Parks
Location: Ft. Pierre SD
Salary: $21.41 - $26.75/hr depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: G
Closing Date: 09/30/2026
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Game Fish and Parks. For more information on the Department of Game Fish and Parks please visit .
The Conservation Foreman at the Oahe Downstream Recreation Area is the lead worker for maintenance activities in a large park district that consists of the main park at Oahe Downstream RA and 10 secondary park locations north on the Oahe Reservoir. Areas possess a number of facilities including 294 campsites camping cabins lodge comfort stations boat ramps fish cleaning stations an Off-Highway Vehicle Area (OHV) an archery range and a rifle range. This position should be able to organize and schedule staff to perform daily and weekly work at all these areas and facilities and maintain clear records of work completed.
Candidate should be able to work at a number of outdoor park locations throughout the year and be physically able to meet the challenges of the job on and off the water. Candidate should possess the ability to be flexible and change in work direction with the district changing priorities. Candidate should be able to schedule and organize work assignments for a Conservation Technician and up to 12 seasonal employees and up to 15 park volunteers.
Licenses and Certifications:
CDL would be highly beneficial. SD Dept of DANR Pesticide & Noxious Weed Applicator. Candidate should possess or be able to obtain within 6 months of employment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A good working knowledge of equipment facility and grounds maintenance and the ability to effectively and efficiently direct the daily work assignments of the districts maintenance staff.
Knowledge of:
- equipment operation;
- repair and maintenance;
- plumbing;
- basic electrical trouble-shooting;
- janitorial cleaning;
- carpentry;
- welding;
- concrete work;
- landscaping;
- tree planting and grass seeding;
- operation of regions aerial lift for tree pruning;
- chainsaw operation;
- repair and maintenance;
- tree shrub and grass identification;
- general facility and grounds maintenance and other forms of district and regional equipment operation and maintenance.
Skill to:
- perform routine plumbing repairs and trouble-shooting;
- perform minor electrical repairs;
- oversee and perform the janitorial cleaning of park facilities;
- perform basic carpentry and welding repairs and new construction;
- load and unload equipment that is transported throughout the district;
- skilled equipment operator of loaders commercial mowers small tractors skid steer and attachments to large trucks and trailers;
- operate dump trucks;
- order supplies and materials.
Ability to:
- operate a variety of equipment in varying environments;
- meet the physical requirements of the outdoor work environments;
- train others on the safe and proper operation of equipment and facility cleaning;
- assign tasks to others and maintain clear written records of work completed;
- prioritize work tasks and staff assignments;
- communicate effectively with park users and staff;
- diagnose and repair vehicles and equipment.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
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 . 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:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
