Government Jobs in South Dakota
Federal, state, and local positions in SD
211 positions found
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
FederalVeterans Health Administration
📍 Rapid City, South Dakota GS-7/11 $57,753 - $111,120/yr
Feb 7, 2026
Closed
Correctional Officer (Correctional Systems Officer)
FederalBureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
📍 Yankton, South Dakota GL-07/08 $58,771 - $78,483/yr
Feb 6, 2026
Closed
SUPERVISORY RECREATION ASSISTANT (LIFEGUARD)
FederalAir Force Global Strike Command
📍 Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota NF-3 $20 - $20/hr
Feb 6, 2026
Closed
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
FederalVeterans Health Administration
📍 Rapid City, South Dakota GS-9/11 $61,722 - $97,087/yr
Feb 5, 2026
Closed
Social Worker
FederalVeterans Health Administration
📍 Rapid City, South Dakota GS-9/11 $62,646 - $98,530/yr
Feb 5, 2026
Closed
AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC (Title 32)
FederalAir National Guard Units
📍 Sioux Falls, South Dakota WG-10 $31 - $36/hr
Feb 5, 2026
Closed
Nursing Assistant - Medical-Surgical Unit
FederalVeterans Health Administration
📍 Fort Meade, South Dakota GS-3/5 $37,877 - $63,475/yr
Feb 5, 2026
Closed
Nursing Assistant - Community Living Center
FederalVeterans Health Administration
📍 Fort Meade, South Dakota GS-3/5 $38,877 - $63,475/yr
Feb 4, 2026
Closed
SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC
FederalAir Force Global Strike Command
📍 Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota NA-8 $23 - $27/hr
Feb 4, 2026
Closed
Master Transportation Security Officer - Security Training Instructor
FederalTransportation Security Administration
📍 Rapid City, South Dakota SV-F $61,722 - $80,243/yr
Feb 4, 2026
Closed
Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)
FederalVeterans Health Administration
📍 Sioux Falls, South Dakota GS-6 $48,372 - $62,884/yr
Feb 4, 2026
Closed
Nursing Assistant- Specialty Clinic
FederalVeterans Health Administration
📍 Sioux Falls, South Dakota GS-3/5 $40,121 - $58,612/yr
Feb 3, 2026
Closed
Computer Assisted Ordering Technician
FederalDefense Commissary Agency
📍 Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota GS-5 $40,736 - $52,957/yr
Feb 2, 2026
Closed
Lead Dispatcher (Public Safety)
FederalInterior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
📍 Fort Thompson, South Dakota GS-7 $50,460 - $65,599/yr
Feb 2, 2026
Closed
SUPERVISORY RECREATION SPECIALIST
FederalAir Force Global Strike Command
📍 Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota NF-4 $50,000 - $60,000/yr
Feb 2, 2026
Closed
Supervisory Loan Specialist (Agricultural)
FederalFarm Service Agency
📍 Brookings, South Dakota GS-12 $89,508 - $116,362/yr
Feb 2, 2026
Closed
Loan Analyst
FederalFarm Service Agency
📍 Sturgis, South Dakota GS-5/9 $40,736 - $80,243/yr
Feb 2, 2026
Closed
FOOD SERVICE WORKER
FederalAir Force Global Strike Command
📍 Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota NA-2 $18 - $21/hr
Jan 30, 2026
Closes in 10 days
Health Technician (Hearing Instrument Specialist)
FederalVeterans Health Administration
📍 Sioux Falls, South Dakota GS-5/6 $40,736 - $59,031/yr
Jan 29, 2026
Closes in 25 days
Health Technician (Hearing Instrument Specialist)
FederalVeterans Health Administration
📍 Sioux Falls, South Dakota GS-5/6 $40,736 - $59,031/yr
Jan 29, 2026
Closes in 25 days
Federal Government Jobs in South Dakota
South Dakota offers 211 active federal government positions across multiple agencies. Federal jobs in SD provide competitive salaries adjusted for local cost of living, comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, and generous paid leave.
Popular federal employers in South Dakota include Veterans Health Administration, Air Force Global Strike Command, Bureau of Indian Education, Air National Guard Units, National Park Service. Most positions require U.S. citizenship and are filled through USAJobs.gov.
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