Administrative Assistant

Job Description - Administrative Assistant 2 )

The Administrative Assistant works in the Child Support Services Division, providing services that ultimately achieve financial and medical support for children through parental obligations.

Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, and well‑being, empowering independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful public‑service work for our state and its residents.

The State of Montana’s comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, work‑life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Ability to provide effective and professional customer service.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, maintaining them over time.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Two years of job‑related work experience in a professional office environment. Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When uploading, check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are correctly added to your application.

• Resume
• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended.

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

Applicant Pool Statement:
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for selection. Training Assignment:
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $23.05 – $23.05 hourly

Telework Eligibility:
Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

• Number of Openings: 1
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time
• Job Type: Standard
• Shift: Day Job
• Travel:
  No
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Missoula
• Agency:
  Department of Public Health & Human Services
• Union:
  Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date:
Jul 10, 2026, 2:05:19 PM
Closing Date:
Jul 24, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, Resume, References

Contact Name:
Makayla Mangold
Contact Email: makayla.mangold2
Contact Phone:

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency’s HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay tana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government 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.