Board/Program Specialist 1

1 month ago

Helena, United States State of Montana Full time

MISSION STATEMENT

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Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity.

DLI CORE VALUES:

Responsiveness Respect Integrity Excellence Cohesiveness

It's about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI 

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BENEFITS:

Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great state

See our other incredible benefits . These are some of our benefits just to name a few:

Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework maybe available within the state of Montana. 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays. Military leave: You’ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay. Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises. Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click to learn more. Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - click to learn more. Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Click to learn more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click to learn more Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth. State employee discounts at various businesses across the state.

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JOB DUTIES:

As Board/Program Specialist 1, you will work with professional licensing boards or programs to monitor and answer questions directly related to the board or program, in accordance with applicable laws and rules. You will provide administrative assistance to the board or program, which may include regular review and updates to the laws and rules, assistance with policymaking, and analyzing and reporting of issues. The work may include planning, facilitating, and administering board meetings and engaging with community members and external/internal stakeholders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:

If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Knowledge of (or ability to learn in a reasonable amount of time):

Application and Investigation of State and Federal regulations. Previous work experience with regulations would be beneficial. Effective Customer Service and Relationship Management techniques for working with people with diverse backgrounds. Principles of program improvement and evaluation Computers and business software applications including information databases, spreadsheets, word processing, email, presentation, and internet.

Skill in:

Application and Investigation of State and Federal regulations. Previous work experience with regulations would be beneficial. Effective Customer Service and Relationship Management techniques for working with people with diverse backgrounds. Principles of program improvement and evaluation Computers and business software applications including information databases, spreadsheets, word processing, email, presentation, and internet.

Ability to:

Manage time while overseeing multiple projects, either independently or in a team environment. Analyze and apply regulations, policies, and data to ensure programs are in compliance with state and federal law. Collaborate with others toward department goals. Present research and analysis clearly to a varied range of stakeholders who work with the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Your preparation for this opportunity could include a combination of relevant experiences including:

Relevant bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, human services, or a related field; and, One year of program administration experience

OR

Five years of directly related experience.

OR

Any combination of equivalent experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed.

Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

Tip: When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “RELEVANT” or we will be unable to view your documents.

Required application materials:

Cover Letter - include a letter of interest. Resume - include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment.

Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents.

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

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