Bureau Chief (00443)

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 Early Childhood & Family Support Division Early Childhood Services Bureau.

The Early Childhood and Family Support Division works with community providers across the state and is home to many early childhood and family support programs including but not limited to: child care; serving children with developmental delays; supporting families through nutrition education and support maternal child health home visiting and child abuse prevention efforts. ECFSD strives to assure that children youth and families are healthy and thriving. This position is a Bureau Chief within the Early Childhood and Family Support Division (ECFSD) and part of the ECFSD Senior Team. The position is responsible for planning directing and coordinating early childhood services and family support programs including but not limited to components of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Child and Adult Care Food Program the Montana Milestones Program Child Care Licensing Head Start State Collaboration Montana Childrens Trust Fund STARS Quality Initiative; managing bureau staff through subordinate supervisors and directly to ensure the effective use of bureau human resources in compliance with collective bargaining agreements and employment policy and law; and managing the policies administrative systems and resources of the Bureau to ensure adequate support for projects optimize the use of staff and funding maximize efficiency comply with state requirements and ensure continued program operations. The position reports to the ECFSD Administrator and is responsible for the management of approximately 20 FTE through subordinate supervisors and direct supervision.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health safety well-being 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) 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 and skills in strategic planning and performance improvement.

• Skill in program and system evaluation.

• Skill in public speaking.

• Skill in writing technical reports or grants.

• Knowledge and skills in fiscal management and planning.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in human services-related field early childhood education public administration or in a related field with coursework training and/or experience in early childhood/child development.

  • Masters degree preferred.

  • Five or more years of progressively responsible job-related experience including three years of management and supervisory experience.

  • Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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

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 2026.