Field Administrator 01104
Field Administrator 01104
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Job Description
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
- Knowledge of the concepts and theories of public program administration including public assistance program development budget and fiscal management; contract monitoring legislative and administrative rulemaking.
- Knowledge of management concepts including economics strategic planning and goal setting organizational development business process reengineering organizational theory human relations operations research and personnel management.
- Knowledge of CHIMES business information technology research analysis and/or policy development methods.
- Knowledge of personnel laws policy collective bargaining and employee and labor relations.
- Experience in workflow management including the ability to plan assign monitor and evaluate the work of staff.
- Skill in critical thinking and conflict resolutions.
- Ability to evaluate programs and implement new or revised procedures to implement changes in regulations and improve efficiency.
- Ability to understand interpret explain and apply complex regulations laws and directives pertaining to human service and / or public assistance programs.
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in business public administration social services or a related field.
- Seven years of progressively responsible experience including supervisory policy development and program development and evaluation experience.
- Experience in workflow management including the ability to plan assign monitor and evaluate the work of staff. Experience in evidencebased management practices including datadriven decision making and programs design.
- Other combinations of directly related education / experience will be considered.
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- References
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for a statutory 2.5 an hour base pay increase effective July 1 2025 and on July 1 2026.
The primary location for this position is Helena. Other locations will be considered dependent on available workspace in an existing Office of Public Assistance location. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state and DPHHS policies.
This position may be eligible for moving and relocation reimbursement. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to DPHHS policy.
To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at .
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Human & Community Services Division.
The Human and Community Services Division provides cash assistance employment training supplemental nutrition assistance (formerly food stamps) Medicaid energy assistance weatherization and other services to help families move out of poverty and toward selfsupport. The Field Administrator position oversees operations of the Offices of Public Assistance (OPA) across the state to attain compliance with regulations oversees the effectiveness of program services and ensures compliance with regulations oversees strategic operations and represents the bureau with internal and external stakeholders. This position directly supervises 4 full time employees and over 300 indirect employees.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health safety wellbeing and empower independence. By joining our department you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montanas comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage retirement plans paid vacation sick leave and holidays work/life balance and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
