Lawrence County Competitors

Governor Larry Rhoden’s goal is to create a culture in state government centered around servant leadership, civility, openness, and responsiveness. Under his leadership, South Dakota remains strong, safe, and free. South Dakota ranks among the top in the nation when it comes to unemployment rates, has a higher-than-average labor participation rate, and is proud to be a right-to-work state. South Dakota’s low cost of living, reasonable regulatory climate, and good quality of life are just a few of the reasons to consider living and working here. Whether you are looking for a new job or posting a job, start your search here because South Dakota is “Open for Opportunity!” Our state is committed to promoting job opportunities for individuals and businesses through quality and responsive business practices. For more information or to learn more about South Dakota, please visit www.sd.gov. To view our available positions, please visit http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus.

Since 1885, the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology has been a national leader in preparing world-class engineers and scientists. Award-winning undergraduate education is enhanced by graduate education and research and development in areas of critical need to South Dakota, the nation, and the world. Our graduates design, construct, and operate the most modern technology to meet today’s complex challenges and are held in the highest regard by their fellow leaders in industry, consulting, government, health, research and education. From geology and mining engineering to particle physics and atmospheric sciences, our graduates are in high demand. They have a sound foundation in their profession and most have real-world experience to make them highly competitive for the best paying jobs in America. Ninety-eight percent of our undergraduates have a job or place in graduate school upon graduation at an average early-career salary of $65,600.

Rapid City is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota and gets its name from Rapid Creek which flows through the City Greenway. Known as the Star of the West and the City of Presidents it is the county seat of Pennington County and the second largest City in South Dakota with a thriving community of nearly 75,000. Rapid City has more than 930 full time City employees.