Deputy Division Administrator

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid leave & holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Disability Employment and Transition Division seeks a Deputy Division Administrator to oversee continuous quality improvement, program integrity, and human resource management.

The role leads development, writing, and ongoing management of division procedures and rules to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance across programs, with direct supervision of 3–5 staff.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the division’s continuous quality improvement, program integrity, and human resource management.
• Lead development, writing, and ongoing management of the Division’s procedures and rules.
• Coordinate the ongoing Vocational Rehabilitation case review process and ensure federal reporting requirements are met.
• Supervise 3–5 positions and serve as acting Division Administrator as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Policy development

Education

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

Master's degree preferred in Rehabilitation Counseling, Law, Social Work, Psychology, Disability Studies, Business Administration

Job description

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 w hether 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.

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.

Additional Information

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 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, 5:24:16 PM

Closing Date

Sep 6, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter, Resume

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.