Bureau Chief (00443)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Early Childhood & Family Support Division, Early Childhood Services Bureau. This position is a Bureau Chief within the Early Childhood and Family Support Division (ECFSD) and part of the ECFSD Senior Team. The position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating early childhood services and family support programs including but not limited to components of the Child Care and Development Block Grant, Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Montana Milestones Program, Child Care Licensing, Head Start State Collaboration, Montana Children’s Trust Fund, STARS Quality Initiative; managing bureau staff through subordinate supervisors and directly to ensure the effective use of bureau human resources in compliance with collective bargaining agreements and employment policy and law; and managing the policies, administrative systems, and resources of the Bureau to ensure adequate support for projects, optimize the use of staff and funding, maximize efficiency, comply with state requirements, and ensure continued program operations. The position reports to the ECFSD Administrator and is responsible for the management of approximately 20 FTE through subordinate supervisors and direct supervision. 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 an opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services-related field, early childhood, education, public administration or in a related field with coursework, training, and/or experience in early childhood/child development.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible job-related experience.
• Three years of management and supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and skills in strategic planning and performance improvement.
• Skill in program and system evaluation.
• Skill in public speaking.
• Skill in writing technical reports or grants.
• Knowledge and skills in fiscal management and planning.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning, directing, and coordinating early childhood services and family support programs.
• Managing bureau staff through subordinate supervisors and directly.
• Managing the policies, administrative systems, and resources of the Bureau.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager