MISSION STATEMENT:
Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity.

DLI CORE VALUES:

• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Accountability

Why should you come to work for the Department of Labor & Industry?
It’s about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here.

Watch this short video to see why people love working for DLI: DLI Employee Testimonials

Why should you live here?
Helena, Montana is located in the beautiful Rocky Mountains and sits halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. Helena offers an abundance of recreational opportunities including; camping, fishing, hunting, as well as world class mountain biking and hiking. Learn more about Helena here.

What other benefits can you expect from this opportunity?
Look here for a summary of our outstanding benefits. You’ll love what you see! Our benefits include:

• Work/life Balance
• Health Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays (a combination of up to 38 per year!)
• A partial telework schedule may be available

• This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)

How would this position make an impact in your community?
As an Administrative Assistant in our office, you will:

• Field a variety of questions on different topics in workers' compensation and labor.
• Direct calls to appropriate staff.
• Perform clerical functions to support Division programs.
• Maintain and enter information into databases.
• Prepare and edit documents, correspondence, and reports.

In other words, you will provide support to the Division and be the friendly face in the Fiscal & Support Section. Learn more about the Employment Services Division here.

What is it about you that makes you the right person for this opportunity?
Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office software.
• Office management and administrative practices.

Skill in:

• Learning Montana statute, administrative rules, policies and procedures related to the programs operated within the Division.
• Working independently.
• Providing excellent internal and external customer service.
• Operating general office equipment.
• Promoting and supporting a friendly working environment.

Ability to:

• Read, interpret and understand complex information.
• Cope with periods of simultaneous high-priority projects.
• Use discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Work as a member of a collaborative team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduation (or equivalent), and;
• Three years of directly related experience. Examples of directly related experience include experience in an administrative, legal or regulatory environment, or other position such as executive secretary where progressively responsible experience was obtained.

Or

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How would you let us know that you’re the right person?

You are REQUIRED to attach a cover letter, and resume at the time of application. Tip: When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “relevant.”

A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents to be considered for this position. Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Starting pay is based on relevant education and experience. Pay is set based on what you submit at time of application.

In your cover letter, please address the following question:

How does your prior professional experience and education prepared you to meet the requirements of this position?
In your resume, include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment (month & year - start & end) and hours per week.

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.