Developmental Disabilities Bureau Chief (14063)
Developmental Disabilities Bureau Chief (14063)
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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.
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 Developmental Disabilities Program.
The Developmental Disabilities Program Bureau Chief works under the supervision of the Administrator and Deputy Administrator of the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division. This position is responsible for the daytoday management leadership and direction of the Developmental Disabilities Program. These activities include responsibility for supervising staff developing evaluating and monitoring community programs for people with developmental disabilities. The diverse requirements of the different sources of funding for the program must be understood and met. This position will have broad authority. Because of the highly visible nature of the program and the high expectations people have for services it is critical that this Bureau Chief maintain the confidence of and positive relationships with individuals in service and their family members providers legislators residential facility staff department administrators state advisory councils other state agencies labor unions and the general public.
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.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
- Knowledge of general management concepts and practices including how to coordinate operations between the Intensive Behavior Center and the community based Developmental Disabilities Services Program implementation and evaluation of outcome based measurements organizational planning.
- Ability to plan implement and evaluate the achievement of ever changing goals objectives and work plans;
- Ability to recognize organizational and operational problems and to apply analysis and judgment in arriving at solutions and making appropriate choices among options and alternatives.
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in human services or related field.
- Progressively responsible developmental disabilities programs experience.
- 5 or more years of job related work experience.
- 3 years of management experience.
- Bachelors degree in human services or related field.
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 partial teleworkwithin the state of conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
This position may be eligible for a statutory 2.5% an hour base pay increase effective July 1 2025.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
