Administrative Assistant

Job Description - Administrative Assistant 2 )

Position Title:

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site tecareers.mt.gov.

This position is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support services to Child and Family Services social workers regarding foster care, investigative and licensing functions.

Responsibilities include:

1) Typing correspondence, forms, and other miscellaneous documents;
2) Maintaining and updating Foster Care and other child related records;
3) Assisting staff with maintaining demographic information.

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.

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Skill in researching.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of the social services systems related to child protection issues.
• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Two years of job related work experience in administrative support, receptionist or other related areas.

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.

Resume

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.

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.

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.

22.05 - 22.05 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

1

Employee Status :
Regular

Schedule :
Full-Time

Standard

Day Job

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Bozeman

Agency :
Department of Public Health & Human Services

Union :
Montana Federation of Public Employees

Feb 27, 2026, 5:38:22 PM

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

Cover Letter, Resume, References

Contact Name :
Makayla Mangold

Contact Email : makayla.mangold2

Contact Phone :

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay tana 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.