Health Facility Inspector

Job Description – Health Facility Inspector 2 ) )

Position Title:

Health Facility Inspector 2 ) )

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.state careers.mt.gov
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has a career opportunity within the Office of Inspector General.

This position is responsible for surveying health care centers with Medicare and Medicaid to assure compliance with federal regulations. Responsibilities include determining if care, treatment, and services are consistent with federal requirements; communicating non‑compliance issues with key personnel; and conducting follow‑up visits to resolve deficient practices.

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, holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities.

• Basic medical practitioner knowledge.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to interpret regulations and make decisions based on those regulations.
• Ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions.
• Ability to work with a variety of team members to produce a single survey product.
• Licensed healthcare practitioner (licensure requirements include a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Two years of work experience in a healthcare‑related field, or other directly related clinical experience.
• Must have passed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) for CMS surveyors or be able to pass the examination within one year of hire.
• Registered Nurse highly desirable.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Submit the required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting, check the “relevant document” box to ensure attachments are uploaded correctly.

• 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. The first screening of candidates will take place on January 20 2026.
• 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: $36.31 per hour. Telework Eligible. Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.

Number of Openings:
2. Employee Status:
Regular.

Schedule:

Full‑time.

Job Type: Standard. Shift: Day. Travel:
Yes, 50% of the time.

Primary

Location:

Helena. Other Locations:
Billings, Butte, Missoula, Kalispell, Bozeman, Great Falls.

Agency:
Department of Public Health & Human Services. Union:
Montana Federation of Public Employees.

Posting Date:
Jan 13 2026, 4:37 PM. Closing Date:
Ongoing.

Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, References.

Contact:
Margaux Lilly | Email:
Margaux.

Lilly2 | Phone: 406‑444‑3136.

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. 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.