Facility Inspector

Job Title

Facility Inspector 1 (00590) )

The Facility Inspector 1 is responsible for licensing and inspecting a wide range of facilities including mental health, youth care, community homes for persons with developmental and physical disabilities, chemical dependency facilities, private residential and outdoor programs, and various health care facilities. The role includes conducting unannounced inspections, assessing compliance with state and federal regulations, recommending licensing actions, monitoring facilities that struggle with compliance, investigating allegations of non‑compliance, and providing technical assistance and training to licensed facilities.

• Conduct licensing and inspection of diverse facilities.
• Perform unannounced inspections to assess care and compliance.
• Recommend licensing actions based on inspection findings.
• Monitor facilities with compliance challenges.
• Investigate allegations of non‑compliance.
• Provide technical assistance and training.

• Strong investigative skills.
• Knowledge of state government operations, rules, policies, and legislative processes.
• Ability to make logical, systematic decisions that consider impact on others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences (e.g., social work, psychology, sociology, family and consumer sciences, human services, education).
• One year of job–related work experience, or comparable education/experience.

Competitive hourly wage of $31.55. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave and holidays, and retirement plan. Telework eligibility is available under supervisor approval (not full‑time). The position requires 50% travel.

Primary location:
Helena; additional locations:
Butte, Missoula. Full‑time regular schedule, day shift.

The State of Montana does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.