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

• All employees of the state of Montana must be a resident of the state. All applicants must be willing to relocate if not already a resident of the State of Montana.

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?
Are you looking for a positive and collaborative work environment? Do you want to see yourself on a career path? Then we want you to apply for the Administrative Assistant position in the Employment Standards Division.
As an Administrative Assistant you will:

• Handle communications and information requests.
• Answer telephone calls and transfer to appropriate individuals/departments as needed.
• Process incoming and outgoing daily mail.
• Maintain and enter information into databases.
• Prepare and edit documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Track and coordinate business processes.
• Receive visitors, arrange conference calls, schedule meetings and trainings.
• Bring your smile and positive outlook to the office every day.

What is it about you that makes you the right person for this opportunity?
If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills, or abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office software.
• Office management and administrative practices.
• Montana statute, administrative rules, policies, and procedures.

Skills in:

• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• 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.
• Work independently.
• Make work a happy place.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Work includes remaining seated for extended periods of time operating a personal computer, occasional travel by automobile, and lifting boxes up to 30 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative, legal, or regulatory environment

• 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.”

Submit an electronic application, attach the cover letter and resume; failure to attach these documents 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:

• Why are you interested in 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.