City of Rapid City Employee Directory
Government AdministrationUnited States201-500 Employees
City of Rapid City operates as the municipal government for Rapid City, located in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. It serves as the county seat of Pennington County and is the state's second-largest city, with a population around 75,000. The city maintains a substantial full-time workforce, with more than 930 employees, supporting a wide range of municipal services, including recreation and public works. In its role as a local government, Rapid City delivers governance and public services for the city and surrounding area. A notable operational development in 2026 was the appointment of Matt Brandhagen as Recreation Division Director, reflecting ongoing management of recreation services.