Deputy Division Administrator

Job Description - Deputy Division Administrator (26142026)

Position Title:

Deputy Division Administrator - (26142026)

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 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

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

• 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.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

• 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.

• Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

• Legislative experience

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.

• Cover Letter - Describe your experience working with people with disabilities and how that experience prepares you for this role.

• Resume

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 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 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: $

48.37 - 48.37 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

: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Primary Location

: Helena

Other Locations

: Billings, Missoula, Miles City, Kalispell, Havre, Butte, Bozeman, Great Falls Agency: Department of Public Health & Human Services Union: 000 - None

Posting Date

: Aug 10, 2026, 10:54:16 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer''s timezone)

: Sep 6, 2026, 11:29:00 AM

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name: Erin Sampson | Contact Email: Erin.Sampson@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-3136 Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana 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.