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Civil Rights/EEO Officer - (25142665)
This first review of applications will be on November 22, 2025. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:
Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.
Cover Letter
Three Professional References
If the required documents are not submitted, your application will not be reviewed. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State of Montana is an equal opportunity employer.
This position may be eligible for a statutory 2.5% base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference in your community and further your career. As a service-oriented employer, we seek employees with a passion for customer service to help us fulfill our mission to serve Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence.
Benefits of working for DPHHS:
- Work/life balance
- Family-friendly policies
- 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
- 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 is in Helena, MT. Helena exists as a crossroads between past and present, tame and untamed, mountainous wilderness and hometown warmth. It is a place where you can hike for miles without seeing a soul, stroll through our charming downtown, and enjoy breweries with breathtaking views - all in the same day. From the early roots of Blackfeet, Salish, Crow, and Bannock tribes who found this land abundant with bison and natural resources, to the four lucky prospectors who, in their last efforts, struck gold in 1864. Helena is a place rich with history, beauty, and life. Learn more by visiting https://helenamt.com
Job Overview:
This position serves as the Department expert concerning civil rights, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and non-discrimination guidance and issues in the workplace. This includes advising on civil rights, EEO, ADA, and non-discrimination issues affecting Department clients and employees seeking services. The position also assists with employee relations, mediates conflict resolution, and recommends an appropriate course of action. The position performs this work in a heavily unionized environment encompassing several collective bargaining agreements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):
- Extensive knowledge of the theories and practices of human resources, including but not limited to the areas of equal employment opportunity, progressive discipline, labor relations, employee relations, workplace harassment, disability accommodations, etc.
- Extensive knowledge of laws and regulations involved in prohibiting discrimination and harassment, including but not limited to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Workers Compensation, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Montana Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Civil Rights Acts, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Montana Human Rights Law, etc.
- Ability to interpret and analyze all applicable rules and regulations and apply those laws to cases.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, personnel management, public administration, business management, or a closely related field.
- Five years of related professional-level experience.
- Other combinations of education and related experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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: $ 40.93 - 40.93 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Primary Location: Helena
Agency: Department of Public Health & Human Services
Union: 000 - None
Posting Date: Nov 10, 2025, 11:55:32 AM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Ongoing
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References
Contact Name: Makayla Mangold | Contact Email: Makayla.Mangold2@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-3159
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