Cattle Compliance Technician- Helena

Water Resources Office; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Montana Department of Livestock – Brands Enforcement Division in Helena is seeking a Cattle Compliance Technician to handle cattle movement documentation, data entry, and records management. The role requires responding to inquiries and applying knowledge of Montana livestock regulations.

Qualifications include basic office experience, proficiency with Word/Excel/Outlook, and attention to detail. The position offers regular daytime hours, full-time status, and benefits like health insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year in a similar office environment with daily customer service and computer operation is required.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, assessing, scanning, data entry, compliance and filing of cattle movement documentation.
• Answer the main phone line as needed and provide quality assistance to customers and coworkers.
• Research for public records requests and staff research queries.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Data entry

Regulatory knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year office experience

Job description

Job Description - Cattle Compliance Technician- Helena (26142775)

Position Title:

Cattle Compliance Technician- Helena - ( 26142775 )

The Montana Department of Livestock is accepting applications for a Cattle Compliance Technician. This position will work in the Brands Enforcement Division – Helena Brand Office. The division is comprised of a core group of Helena office staff that manage all the data and paperwork generated by the essential group of field staff employees and livestock markets. The Brands Enforcement Division interacts extensively with livestock producers, brand owners, our own staff, the public and other state agencies.

Department Overview

The Department of Livestock has proudly served and protected the heritage of the Montana Livestock industry since 1885. The Brands Enforcement Division Goal is to provide the livestock industry with professional law enforcement and investigative work in the tracking of livestock ownership and in the deterrence and/or resolution of related criminal activities.

Position Description

The Cattle Compliance Tech position is responsible for receiving, assessing, scanning, data entry, compliance and filing of cattle movement documentation.K nowledge and understanding of laws and regulations regarding livestock movement as outlined by the state statutes and Administrative Rules of Montana. The position is required to answer the main phone line as needed and provide quality assistance to customers and coworkers.The position performs research for public records requests, staff research queries.Working hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This position works from our Helena office.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Must have at least intermediate skill level and understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to follow standard operating procedures and training plans with diligent attention to detail.
• Must aptitude and skill in regulatory customer service:
• Must have data entry and review skills.
• Familiarity with Montana livestock regulations.
• Must possess expert personal management skills:
• Must be committed to continuous improvement:
• Must follow all Brands Enforcement, department, and state standards of conduct.

Education and Experience (Required Qualifications)

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year in a similar office environment with daily customer service and computer operation is required.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

Preferred

At least 3 years’ experience in a similar office environment, exceptional computer skills, and a thorough understanding of the livestock industry and Montana livestock regulations.

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

$23.99 - $23.99 hourly

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

Benefits

• 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, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Helena Agency : Department of Livestock Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Nov 4, 2026, 12:12:48 AM Closing Date: Ongoing

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.