Board Program Specialist Community MT
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 9 - 9
Posted on:
26-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Department
The Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work live and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs grow businesses develop affordable housing and improve community infrastructure.
(You can learn more about us here.)
About this Position
Community MT helps Montana communities offer safe efficient and quality public facilities including streets water and sewer services schools health care facilities and social services facilities creating a vibrant economy and job opportunities.
Thesepositions performa variety of specialized complex and technical analysis and administrative duties. Thesepositions areresponsible for providing detailed technical assistance outreach information and expertise to local grant applicants recipients and partners administering contracts and managing grants from start-up to project completion coordinating and performing grant application evaluations and award processes and assuring program and project compliance with federal and state requirements.
This position will remain open until filled. With first review date 11/07/2025.
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.
What are we looking for
Education and Experience:
A Bachelors Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or Management.
Previous experience working with Boards
Grant management and administration
Project management
Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Competencies:
Knowledge of:
Roberts Rules of Order
General math competencies
General Report writing deciphering complex information and propose solutions
Public speaking norms
Effective communication skills
Contract management
State and federal regulations and laws
Ability to:
Perform in a public speaking setting (in front of Boards and general public attendance)
Apply and understand Montana Code Annotated and applicable statutes
Adhere to program standards and processes
Develop professional relationships with Board members local government officials project representatives and other funding agency representatives
Coordinate meetings and medium size group functions (tours site visits etc.)
Analyze application materials submitted by local government and consultants
Coordinate and manage multiple projects with varying timeframes priorities and challenges
How to apply
Apply online by submitting your resume. References will not be contacted until after interview process is completed and you will be notified when we will be reaching out to them. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the work experience or the education & certifications portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)
Benefits
Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:
o Work/life Balance
o Health Coverage
o Retirement plans
o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
o And more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
Other important information to be aware of
Only online applications are accepted. By applying online you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration.
This position allows for a hybrid work schedule from a remote location within the State of Montana. Weekly travel to Helena offices will be required. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. New Employees may be required to complete training in person before hybrid work schedules begin.
This agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9 your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify please visit the E-Verify website found here Link to E-Verify Website.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Diplomatic Skills
- Risk Management
- Influencing Skills
- Organizational Skill
- Accounting & Finance
- Strategy Management
- People Management
- Industril Knowledge
- Communication
- Negotiation Skills
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Leadership Skill
- Problem Solving Skills
- Regulatory&Governance
About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
