Administrative Assistant 2 (14062)
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- 25141774 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
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.statecareers.mt.gov
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Division.
The Administrative Support position provides administrative and technical support to approximately 40 employees of the Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Division, including the Division Administrator, three bureau chiefs, contractors, and providers. The position is responsible for the overall day-to-day functioning of the Division. The position is supervised by the Office Manager but may be assigned tasks by all staff members in the Division.
Why Join DPHHS
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 whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Professional customer service skills.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Meet minimum qualifications:
High school diploma or GED and four years of directly related work experience.
Or completion of a two-year Administrative Support/Office Management vocational program or post-secondary curriculum and two years of directly related work experience.
Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
References
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Additional Information
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.
This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
