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Job ID: 20370
Agency: Department of Health - Division of Licensure and Accreditation
Location: Pierre, Sioux Falls, or Rapid City
Salary: $69,300.72 - $77,012.12 annually, depending on experience
Closing Date: 10/10/2022

The South Dakota Department of Health’s programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live, work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for, respond to, and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in the state of South Dakota.

We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in DOH. We trust our employees to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership, accountability, communication, integrity, and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.

Please visit our website at http://doh.sd.gov/ for further information about the Department of Health.

This position provides legal support for the Medical Cannabis program in the Department of Health. Medical Cannabis was passed by South Dakota voters in November 2020 and codified at SDCL 34-20G. The Department has worked tirelessly to bring up the program over the last year and a half. The incumbent also serves as a Special Assistant Attorney General. Duties include providing legal opinions and advice to program and department staff; drafting legislation and administrative rules; lobbying; drafting policies and procedures; assisting with the Request for Proposals process; ensuring the Department is in compliance with federal and state statutes and administrative rules; participating in administrative and court hearings associated with regulatory actions involving patient registration and registration/regulation of medical cannabis establishments; providing assistance in drafting contracts and joint powers agreements; and other duties as assigned. This s a unique opportunity to provide legal assistance and support to a developing industry and body of law. The position will provide technical assistance and guidance to staff regarding the administrative rules, promulgation process, and legislative matters.

Travel is required as necessary.

Preferred location is Pierre. If the position is located in Sioux Falls or Rapid City, regular travel to Pierre is required.

Licenses and Certifications:
Graduation from an accredited school of law and a member of the South Dakota Bar or eligibility to sit for the exam is required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience in administrative law and knowledge of medical marijuana programs/legal issues are preferred.

Knowledge of:

• criminal and civil practices and procedures;
• evidence and constitutional law and the current national and state trends;
• state administrative practices and procedures;
• legal research techniques, including the use of technology;
• basic computer operations and applications;
• state and federal statutes related to health care and medical marijuana programs.

Ability to:

• communicate clearly and concisely;
• prepare clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence;
• analyze facts, evidence, and precedents and arrive at a logical interpretation;
• work in harmony with program staff, private attorneys, and circuit court officials;
• work independently while following instructions and accepting guidance;
• deal tactfully with others;
• effectively manage a large caseload.

Additional Requirements: Please attach a resume with your application.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

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

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.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=JJA
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: [email protected]
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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