6 Broadcaster Press January 21, 2020 www.broadcasteronline.com Highway Patrol Now Applications Now Available For Infrastructure Accepting Trooper Applications Disaster Recovery Program PIERRE, S.D. – Applications are now available for local governmental entities who want to apply for the new Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program. The program, introduced by Gov. Kristi Noem, is open to cities, counties, townships and tribes that are part of one of South Dakota’s four Presential declared disasters in 2019. The program allows those entities to apply for funding advances. The approved applicants can use the advances to assist with recovery efforts to repair their damaged infrastructure prior to receiving FEMA funds. “In 2019, South Dakota experienced one of the worst disaster years it has ever seen and public infrastructure was among the hardest hit,” Gov. Noem said. “My Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program works with local governments to help them get the dollars they need to expedite recovery, use existing assistance programs, and build resilient infrastructure for future South Dakotans.” Eligible governmental entities can receive an advance equal to the 75% FEMA federal share of their projects plus the 15% local, non-federal share portion, for a total of 90% of project costs. The governmental entity will then pay back the advances to the state upon receiving the FEMA federal funds for the projects. Applicants who request an advance of their local 15% match will have 18 months from the date of the original agreement or the final FEMA funding date before a 2% interest rate will begin to accrue. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Emergency Management will oversee the program. “Many of these local governments are trying to pay for repairs to damaged infrastructure such as roads and bridges, but the FEMA funding has not yet arrived, “ said Department of Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Craig Price. “The Office of Emergency Management will work with those entities to help secure the advance funds they need to pay for the needed repairs while they wait for the FEMA funds.” Applicants requesting advanced funds will need to meet the following criteria: • Be an eligible applicant and be a subrecipient of the state in one of the four Presidential disasters declared in 2019 (submit RPA), and have a FEMA-eligible project; • Submit an application to the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management; • Sign an Advance agreement; • Provide financial statements/audits to demonstrate a need for the advance; • Provide proof of an ongoing funding source to repay the advanced state general funds; • Provide quotes in accordance with state law for eligible “shovel-ready” projects; • Submit a mitigation project proposal; and • Follow FEMA requirements. In addition to the implementation of the Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program, the Governor also has announced the state will provide 10% of the non-federal share for Hazard Mitigation Grant program and Pre-Disaster PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is looking for a group of Mitigation Grant program new troopers to carry the projects approved by agency through the new FEMA. Historically, these projects have been funded decade and beyond. Applications are now at a 75% federal share being accepted for the paid by FEMA and the 25% non-federal share was Patrol’s next hiring period. Deadline to apply is Feb. the responsibility of the 28. applicant. The addition “With recent of state dollars lowers retirements and the match requirement other departures, we for local governments to 15% and encourages local have positions to fill participation in mitigation throughout the state,” says Department of Public projects. These projects will improve infrastructure Safety Cabinet Secretary Craig Price. “That means resiliency for future we are looking to hire as generations, provide many qualified men and long-term solutions to women we can. We hope repetitive loss situations our new recruiting class is and helps avoid reliance a big one.” on federal dollars for The hiring process recovery. Applicants includes a physical can also apply for an test, interviews and advance on the 15% nonfederal share required for other examinations. approved FEMA mitigation Once the recruits are hired, those who are not projects. currently certified as law For more information enforcement officers in about these programs or South Dakota or another to obtain an application, state must first attend contact the South the 13-week South Dakota Dakota Department of Law Enforcement Training Public Safety’s Office of Academy. That is followed Emergency Management at 605-773-3231 or visit the website at https:// dps.sd.gov/emergencyservices/emergencymanagement. by the South Dakota Highway Patrol Recruit Academy which lasts 10 weeks and is followed by another 10 weeks training in the field. “We always tell the prospective hires that this is a lengthy and detailed process, but we want it to be that way,” says Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Rick Miller. “We want to leave no stone unturned in finding the most talented people we can.” A current 12-member Highway Patrol recruit class, which started last year, will graduate this April. Application information can be found under the “Search for Jobs” section of the Bureau of Human Resources website at https://bhr.sd.gov/jobseekers/. If you have further questions or to contact a highway patrol recruiter you can email highwaypatrolcareers@ state.sd.us. The Highway Patrol is part of the Department of Public Safety. Labor Department Accepting Applications For Eligible Training Providers South Dakota Celebrates ‘Great Faces, Great Places’ With 2020 Governor’s Conference On Tourism PIERRE, S.D. – The Department of Labor and Regulation is accepting applications for training programs to be approved for the state’s Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). The ETPL is a publicly available, statewide list of training providers whose programs have demonstrated qualifications necessary for eligible participants to receive tuition assistance through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). “The trainings are vetted to ensure they lead to high wage and high demand jobs,” said state Labor and paign. Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman. “These trainings • The Ruth Ziolkowski also make participants more employable, retainable and Outstanding Hospitality & promotable by local employers.” Customer Service Award An application for each training program must be recognizes individuals submitted by March 31, 2020, to be considered for who provide remarkable inclusion on the ETPL. Applications will be judged customer service and on supporting in-demand occupations and meeting demonstrate an outstandparticipant completion rates, employment rates and ing spirit of hospitality, wage earnings. warmth and genuine kindWebinars will be held on Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. CST and ness to visitors. Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. CST to explain the application process, For more information discuss reporting and performance requirements, and about the conference or to answer questions. To receive a meeting invite, email register, visit www.Southdlretpl@state.sd.us. DakotaTourismConference. The South Dakota Workforce Development Council com. will review all proposals. Providers will be informed of The South Dakota approval or denial by May 31, 2020. Department of Tourism is comprised of Tourism and the South Dakota Arts Council. The Department is led by Secretary James D. Hagen. PIERRE, S.D. – The and a quality of life that • The George S. South Dakota Department is second to none. TourMickelson Great Service of Tourism is hosting the ism is also affecting South Award honors a business/ 2020 Governor’s ConferDakota’s bottom line by organization that shows ence on Tourism from generating tax revenue and an outstanding dedication January 21-23, in Pierre, creating jobs. For all of to excellence in customer S.D. The conference is these reasons, and many service. open for registration more, we have much to • The Excellence in to anyone interested in celebrate at the conferTourism Innovation Award tourism, marketing and ence.” honors a member of the hospitality. 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