Deputy Division Administrator

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Deputy Division Administrator - (  )

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at
www.state careers.mt.gov .

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Disability Employment and Transition Division.

The mission of the Disability Employment and Transition Division (DETD) is to advance the independence and employment of Montanans with disabilities. This position reports to the Division Administrator of the DETD and is responsible for overseeing the Division’s continuous quality improvement, program integrity, and human resource management. The role also leads the development, writing, and ongoing management of the Division’s procedures and rules to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.

The position directly oversees the Montana Accessible Communications Program.

The deputy administrator directs the division’s initiatives to improve processes on an ongoing basis, achieve a high standard of service delivery, and improve outcomes. Responsibilities include creating training curriculum, developing and monitoring performance tools, designing, evaluating, and strengthening controls. The role also encompasses drafting, maintaining, and managing the Division’s procedures and rules to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance across all programs.

In addition, this position oversees the development, evaluation, and implementation of the ongoing Vocational Rehabilitation case review process. This position serves as a liaison among bureaus, technology teams, and support staff, coordinating efforts through a quality-improvement lens to ensure all federal reporting requirements are met. The position directly supervises three to five positions and will serve as acting Division Administrator as requested

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 Montana's 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) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Knowledge of general management concepts and practices, including goal-planning, organizational planning, program planning, evaluations, and policy development.

Strong leadership skills and ability to speak effectively before large audiences in a variety of situations, including confrontational or delicate situations.

Ability to analyze systems, identify problems, and recommend solutions.

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, Human Services, Public Administration, Social Work, Education, or a related field.

Five years’ experience in serving individuals with disabilities.

Three years of experience supervising and/or managing programs, work units, and staff, and budgets.

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

Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Law, Social Work, Psychology, Disability Studies, Business Administration, or another field that reasonably provides competence in the employment sector, in a disability field, or both.

This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of Montana.

Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

Applicant Pool Statement :
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the…