License Examiner (00135)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

17h

About The Position

On behalf of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Educator Licensure Unit determines educator license eligibility and issues licenses to qualifying educators in the State of Montana. Licensure information and disaggregated data is reported to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, higher education legislators and provided to the Board of Public Education. Recommendation for educator licensure rules and changes to rules are made to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for submission to the Board of Public Education to assist in actively ensuring the opportunity for placement of qualified educators in Montana schools. The Educator Licensure Unit is responsible for issuing approximately 7,600 licenses annually.

Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200+ unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000+ students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400+ school districts, 16,000+ educational professionals, and 3,000+ adult learners.

Requirements

• Knowledge of confidentiality with private, personal information, and adheres to law, rules, and policies.
• Ability to deal with diverse individuals and groups in a cooperative and productive setting.
• Ability to assist with service failures and prioritize user needs in a timely manner.
• Ability to listen and probe to fully understand problems and the underlying issues.
• Ability to provide clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to solve problems while exhibiting judgement and a realistic understanding of issues.
• Ability to promote friendly group working environment.
• Ability to adjust to change, requests clarification from program director if unclear.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field preferred.
• One year of job-related experience in compliance, licensing, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees