Job Description
HIRING RANGE DOQ: $32.89 - $46.69 hourly
This position is eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $4,000.
DEADLINE FOR FILING: Friday, February 21, 2025
JOB SUMMARY
Are you passionate about improving oral health and making a real difference in our community? Join our team as a Dental Hygienist, where your work will directly impact the health and wellbeing of patients who rely on us as their dental safety net. You’ll provide preventive care, while educating patients about oral health’s connection to overall wellness.
As part of our public health mission, we’re proud to offer opportunities for loan repayment, making this position an investment in your career and your community. If you’re compassionate, skilled, and driven to serve, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
Student Loan Forgiveness Qualification: The City of Sioux Falls is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. In addition, this position may also be eligible for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene school is required. Two (2) years’ experience is preferred; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
Hold a valid license to practice dental hygiene in South Dakota. Hold a valid local anesthesia
license and valid nitrous oxide license.
The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!
OUR CULTURE
Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,300 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.
There’s a role for every interest from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.
Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction everyday with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.
OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY
• Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
• The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.
• 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.
• New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
• Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.