Emergency Management Specialist (07158, 00805)

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division in Helena.

The Public Health and Safety Division (PHSD) leads public health efforts in Montana and provides state-level coordination of key public health services to local and tribal public health agencies. The Division serves a diverse group of customers and stakeholders while working to promote healthy lifestyles and protect the health of Montanans. PHSD is committed to serving all customers and stakeholders with excellence and is a nationally accredited state health department through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). This milestone accomplishment is official recognition that the PHSD meets or exceeds the rigorous national standards established by PHAB.

The Emergency Management Specialist (EMS) position is designed to help assure the health and well-being of the individuals and communities by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from public health emergencies. The EMS will assist with planning, designing, and maintenance of emergency planning. Provide technical assistance to internal and external grant partners in support of grant guidelines and deliverables. Assist in the review of after-action reports and improvement plans to ensure the integration of relevant changes. The EMS will participate in Emergency Operation Center (EOC) activities for scheduled exercises and real-life events. This position will help manage the Health Alert Network (HAN) program and provide training on the Montana Public Health Directory. This position works closely with other emergency preparedness staff to ensure planning, training, grant requirements, and exercise needs are incorporated. Other duties will include participation in drills, preparedness conferences, meetings, workshops, summits, and other duties as assigned.

Why Join DPHHS

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 the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, coordination of people, engaging stakeholders, and quality improvement.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills including public speaking.

• Ability to facilitate groups and lead teams toward organizational goals.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, emergency management, public administration, homeland security, or related field.

• Two years of job-related experience in health data systems or health education.

• One year experience working in public health at the local or tribal level is preferred, but not required.

• Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and 200 certifications.

• Other combinations of directly related education and or experience may be considered.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

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 may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.