MISSION STATEMENT:
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry exists to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities.
DLI CORE VALUES
- Customer Focus
- Individual Responsibility
- Individual Growth
- Ethics in the Workplace
- Continuous Improvement
Learn more about our department HERE!
JOB OVERVIEW:
Are you looking for an opportunity to manage, change and empower staff? If so, please consider applying for the Deputy Commissioner position. We are looking for someone with executive leadership abilities to create and implement the mission of the agency through collaboration, creative thinking and long range planning.
As the Deputy Commissioner you will serve as principal executive assistant and advisor to the Commissioner, assisting with all upper level administrative and management activities, such as planning, budgeting, administrative management, policy development, personnel management, communications management and coordination, providing leadership and direction for department activities and the establishment of department goals, objectives, and direction. You will also serve as Acting Commissioner in the Commissioner’s absence, act on behalf of and represent the Commissioner at internal and external meetings, coordinate functions and business activities involving other agencies, serve as the department’s liaison to local and state boards and perform other duties assigned by the Commissioner.
Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
If you are the right person for this opportunity you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of management practices and procedures; public relations; principles and practices of personnel management; the legislative process; budgeting and financial management.
- Extensive knowledge of management concepts and practices including strategic management; business and marketing strategies; funding and bonding for economic development and related financial regulations.
- Must be adept at establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the public, government, and business officials, department administrators and staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field that includes course work in personnel management, fiscal management, organizational theory, program planning and evaluation; and
- Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible related management experience..
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
HOW TO APPLY:
You are REQUIRED to attach a cover letter and resume at the time of application.
In your cover letter, please address the following question:
- How your professional career has prepared you to meet the requirements for this position?
In your resume, include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties and dates of employment (month & year - start & end).
A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the cover letter and resume in order to be considered for this position. Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered further.
Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.
All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents.
If you need an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR office.
For a copy of the complete job description send your request to dliapps@mt.gov.
BENEFITS:
Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation package! Upon date of hire, employees are eligible for state paid premiums toward employee "core" medical, dental, and basic life insurance coverage. Employees earn 15 working days of annual leave, 12 days of sick leave and 10-11 paid holidays each year. Membership in a Retirement System - vesting criteria applies. Flexible schedules may be considered. Learn more about them HERE!
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.
Job: Business/Analyst/Statistics
Salary: $ 77,272.00 - 100,823.00 Yearly
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time
Primary Location: Helena
Agency: Department of Labor & Industry
Union: 000 - None
Bargaining Unit: 000 - None
Posting Date: Dec 20, 2018, 3:56:21 PM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Ongoing
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume
Contact Name: Office of Human Resources | Contact Email: dliapps@mt.gov | Contact Phone:(406) 444-3710
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources system and each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection process. An employee or applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process should contact the state agency human resources staff identified on the job listing as soon as possible or use the relay service by dialing 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer support services including assisting applicants with submitting online applications.
Montana State Government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to the merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.