Compliance & Training Officer

This position is permanent however is contingent on continued funding.  Funding is expected beyond one year, but not assured.

Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana. All applications and required application documents must be submitted through the MT Careers site at:

Are you looking for a work environment that places high value on public trust, individual responsibility, continuous improvement, professional growth, and likes to have fun while getting things done? If so, then you may be the right person for the Administrative Specialist position with the Governor's Office of Community Service (GOCS). Although housed in the DLI Commissioners Office, GOCS has its own functions.

MISSION STATEMENT:
The Governor's Office of Community Service (GOCS) exists to expand national service and community volunteerism across Montana. GOCS is a state service commission responsible for administering federal funding for AmeriCorps State programs in Montana and coordinating with other AmeriCorps programs such as National Directs, VISTA, and NCCC. GOCS is led by a Governor-appointed Director and is supported by a fifteen-member Commission on Community Service. GOCS partners with all streams of AmeriCorps service programs and community-based organizations to meet the objectives and goals of the state service plan. 

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 here.

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

• Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be 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 here to learn more.
• Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - click here to learn more.
• Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% %25 of your annual salary.  A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Click here to learn more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click here to learn more
• Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth.
• State employee discounts at various businesses across the state.

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective on July 1, 2026.

*This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)

JOB DUTIES:

As a Compliance & Training Officer, you will:

• As the Compliance & Training Officer you will report to the Director as you play an essential role in supporting and leading federal grant compliance and training for AmeriCorps State programs and the Montana Commission on Community Service. The Compliance & Training Officer will use AmeriCorps standards to lead and meet the responsibilities of a pass-through entity with subrecipients. This includes annual risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and maintaining appropriate documentation throughout the compliance monitoring cycle.
• The Compliance & Training Officer will work independently and as a member of an impactful team to strengthen AmeriCorps State programs in Montana, expand national service, and deliver training that meets identified needs, either by coordination or direct presentations
• The Compliance & Training Officer is responsible for maintaining the GOCS Training & Technical Assistance Directory, coordinating annual in-state trainings, and actively participating in national calls, training committees, advisory councils, and workgroups.
• The Compliance & Training Officer will manage administrative functions for their projects, including documenting procedures, communicating with the Commission on Community Service, Office of the Governor, and other affiliates, drafting correspondence and reports, and building and maintaining spreadsheets and electronic files.  
• The Compliance & Training Officer will travel in and out-of-state to conduct monitoring, attend national service and federal grants trainings, attend the annual State Tribal Relations Training, and other development opportunities as time and budget allows.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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):

• Principles of risk assessment and compliance monitoring to effectively prevent, detect, and as necessary, resolve instances of non-compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Principles and practices of public administration, and the goals of national service programs. 
• Conducting and coordinating needs assessment and trainings to ensure program needs and input are incorporated into training and technical assistance.

Skill in:

• Interpreting complex federal policies, rules, and regulations, technical report writing, and meeting multiple deadlines with accuracy.
• Communicating mindfully with a wide variety of audiences, paying attention to detail, thinking analytically, and managing multiple priorities.
• Public speaking, adult learning styles, continuous improvement, and working in a professional office setting. 
• Microsoft Office Suite programs, strongly preferred. 
• Skilled in developing professional presentation materials that convey complex information in an accessible and visually compelling manner, ensuring audience understanding and engagement.
   

Ability to:

• Identify, analyze, and solve challenges facing national service grantees by maintaining professional relationships and staying current on AmeriCorps regulations.
• Manage projects to completion, stay organized, give and receive constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a statewide and national network of national service.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in public settings by delivering clear, engaging, and informative presentations tailored to diverse audiences, including staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with a strong mix of the attributes listed in the above Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) in the fields of Business or public administration, organizational development or a similar field are desired. Candidates may demonstrate competency in the KSAs through at least 6 years directly related experience, formal education (including certificates, credentials, or degree-based programs), or a combination of both. Candidates should clearly describe how their experience and education meet the identified KSAs and provide examples in their cover letter that demonstrate their qualifications.  

Preferred:

• Knowledge of federally funded national service or involvement with AmeriCorps programs (AmeriCorps) strongly preferred.  
• Experience in compliance, nontraditional dynamic education, adult learning styles, managing projects, and administrative functions preferred.
   

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 - Your Cover Letter should explain how your experience and education meet the identified Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, with examples that demonstrate your qualifications.
• 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 application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents.

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