Job Description

Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana.MISSION STATEMENT:Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity.DLI CORE VALUES:

• Responsiveness
• Respect
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Cohesiveness

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 DLIWatch this short video to see why people love working for DLI:BENEFITS:Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great stateSee our other incredible benefits . These are some of our benefits just to name a few:

• Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework maybe available within the state of Montana.
• 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Military leave: You\xe2\x80\x99ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
• Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click

to learn more. * Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - click
to learn more. * Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. \xe2\x80\x93 Click
to learn more. * Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click
to learn more! * Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth.

• State employee discounts at various businesses across the state.

*This position may be covered by aJOB DUTIES:As a Career Development Specialist, you will:

• Engage with education communities in Montana to help shape and empower the workforce of tomorrow.
• Collaborate with others to support the development and administration of career development among Montana\xe2\x80\x99s youth, specifically working with Montana schools and organizations that engage out-of-school youth.
• Determine the prioritization of services that align with school district needs through assessment tools, availability of resources, and stated goals of the institution.
• Act as a liaison between internal DLI partners and learning communities throughout Montana.
• Coordinate, expand, and customize existing projects that allow students to gain experience in their desired career pathway.
• Facilitate meetings while representing the interests of the DLI when interacting with schools, community partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with educational communities and key members to develop and maintain coordination of services and single point of contact for relevant points of engagement.
• Report to internal partners and make recommendations for enhancing service delivery.
• Initiate, build and maintain partnerships and connect with community groups, K-12 schools, post-secondary education institutions, and organizations to streamline services, share resources, and improve outcomes.
• Utilize labor market, economic, and workforce data for strategic planning and leverage this data to address work-based learning needs and challenges in Montana\xe2\x80\x99s education communities.
• Develop an understanding of the operations and needs of Montana\xe2\x80\x99s education communities, ensuring that services are well aligned with local business workforce needs.

QualificationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

• Knowledge of career development in identifying opportunities and solutions to meet current and future work-based learning needs.
• Knowledge of national career development standards and Montana\xe2\x80\x99s K-12 Career & Technical Education (CTE) standards to assist education communities in preparing students for career exploration and career planning.
• Understand the targeted and current growth in high demand occupations and industries of the future and understand the skills, certifications, and competencies associated with those occupations.
• Knowledge of current workforce training programs, labor market data, career development resources and problem-solving skills to increase accessibility to career advancement opportunities.
• Research and measure the effectiveness of implemented operational changes.
• Utilize career development best practices and CTE standards to facilitate delivery of a comprehensive system of WBL. experiences within each education community.
• Collaboration and communication is critical to working as a member of the Career Development Team.
• Knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing Montana\xe2\x80\x99s economic landscape, aware of the needs of private industry, and proficient in state and federal programs available to improve and expand Montana\xe2\x80\x99s educational opportunities in terms of career awareness, exploration and preparation.
• Understand and apply analytical tools and techniques that contribute to the effective of statewide education goals.
• Promote quality of services through coordination of local and statewide partnerships to support K-12 in developing career pathways for students to access WBL experiences and institutions of higher education.
• Support quality implementation of initiatives related to K-12 and higher education across the state.
• Possess excellent skills in interpersonal communication, organization, conflict resolution, time and priority management, and problem solving.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSYour preparation for this opportunity could include a combination of relevant experiences including:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree
• One year of directly related experience.

OR

• Any combination of equivalent experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed.Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.Tip: When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as \xe2\x80\x9cRELEVANT\xe2\x80\x9d or we will be unable to view your documents.Required application materials:

• Cover Letter - include a letter of interest.
• Resume - include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment.

Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.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.

Montana State Government