Community Health Section Supervisor

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health program administration research methodology and disease prevention and control.

• Knowledge of state and federal funding requirements and grant contract and budget management.

• Knowledge of public health program planning development and evaluation.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in health sciences behavioral/social sciences or a closely related field.

  • Five years of progressively responsible experience that includes program planning and administration

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

  • Preferred:

  • Supervisory experience is preferred.

  • Masters degree in public health or a related field is preferred.

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.

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 and Family Support Division.

Why work for the Family & Community Health Bureau

We are a workplace that values a work/life balance with a friendly positive environment that cares for our employees. Our team is full of passion for the work that we do improving the lives of children and families across the state of Montana. Our leadership team is supportive and plugged in to employee engagement and activities.

Helena is centrally located in Montana surrounded by extensive hiking and biking trails the mighty Missouri River lakes fishing and hunting and a local ski hill. You will find live music family friendly activities farmers markets and a welcoming community in our vibrant Montana town.

This position serves as the Community Health Section Supervisor within the Family and Community Health Bureau. This position is responsible for program development maintaining program operations and staff supervision and support. The Community Health Section is home to many programs and projects supporting and enhancing the health of individuals and communities across the state. Programs include Adolescent Health Oral Health and the Montana Primary Care Office.

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.