Electronics Engineer

Division Overview:

The Gambling Control Division (GCD) was formed by the State legislature in 1989 to ensure the proper gambling environment in the state. Our 46 employees work diligently each day to protect the businesses, players, organizations, citizens, and all who are affected by legalized gambling in Montana. Because of the nature of this billion-dollar industry, it is highly regulated. Our mission is accomplished through licensing, permitting, auditing, inspecting, investigating, testing, and prosecuting. In addition to gambling regulation, GCD works with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to provide licensing, auditing, and investigative services. GCD investigations also provide services to the Department of Revenue for tobacco tax enforcement. Regulation of what some may consider three common vices - gambling, alcohol, and tobacco - creates a diverse and interesting mission in which every day is a new challenge!

Job Overview:

This position serves as an Electronics Technologist for the Technical Services Section. Duties include testing and validating PC based video gambling machine and automated accounting and reporting system hardware and software to ensure compliance with established state regulations and standards; researching and developing new and modified testing methods and procedures; compiling and reviewing source code for execution and validation; data analysis; and providing technical assistance and support.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This position requires extensive knowledge of the theories and concepts of computer science and software engineering, including a variety of highly specialized software programs, programming languages, and hardware tools; electronic testing and software analysis methods, practices, and standards; and diagnosing and resolving system problems and troubleshooting requirements. It also requires thorough knowledge of legislative processes and applicable gambling laws, rules, and requirements.

This position requires high levels of organization, planning, design, writing, and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in day-to-day work, and the ability to work with a very high degree of autonomy on outlined projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, electrical or computer engineering.
• Three to four years job related work experience or one to two years of gaming industry experience in computer system design and/or testing.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.

Special Instructions:

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint Check

• Intensive Background Check

• Driving History

REAL ID Compliant Credential Required and/or Passport:

State employees are required to present legally binding photo identification at the time of hire.  Generally, this is a valid driver license, U.S. Passport or Employment Authorization ID (Form I-766).

All DOJ positions require a valid REAL ID or U.S. Passport within 60 days of hire, effective May 3, 2025.

For further information go to https://mtrealid.gov or https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-frequently-asked-questions.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a "Relevant File".

Your Résumé: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the résumé to be considered for this position. Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.

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. Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at Terese.Christianson@mt.gov via File Transfer Service.

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Retirement plans

• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays

• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed 5/25/2026