Program Specialist

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.

This position will remain open until filled. With first review date 11/07/2025.

What are we looking for?

Education and Experience: 

· A Bachelor's 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.