[Building a Stronger Montana] Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana. All applications and required application documents must be submitted through the MT Careers site at: https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en 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 DLI here. 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 statehere. See our other incredible benefitshere. These are some of our benefits just to name a few: Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana. 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays. Military leave: You'll 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 hereto learn more. Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - clickhereto 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. - Clickhereto learn more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click hereto learn more! Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth. State employee discounts at various businesses across the state. This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective on July 1, 2026. This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) JOB DUTIES: As a Business Compliance Specialist, you will manage a compliance review case load in the areas of Wage and Hour, Employment Verification, Prevailing Wage, Workers' Compensation, Contractor Registration, Independent Contractor, and other programs supported by ESD. Duties include reviewing employer business practices and conducting compliance reviews of records and business operations. Much of the work involves interpreting and determining the rights of parties arising under often disputed contractual issues involving oral and written employment agreements, contracts, and personnel policies. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities: Interpersonal Skills: The successful candidate must be able to develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Ability to organize and maintain continuous control of numerous cases with changing deadlines and priorities. The ability to clearly explain complex technical findings in a patient and approachable manner. The ideal candidate must be able to provide feedback while demonstrating empathy to understand and address the concerns of all parties involved. Providing exceptional customer service is essential. Candidates must possess strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to find solutions through diplomacy and negotiation, ensuring positive outcomes while upholding statutory compliance. Candidates must also be adaptable to changing circumstances and maintain a logical approach to problem-solving. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to gather information, assessing credibility and formulating a conclusion. Proactively identifies potential issues and takes the necessary steps to achieve goals with minimal supervision. Technical Knowledge and Abilities Working knowledge of legal and investigative fundamentals. Ability to gain knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and policies applicable to the position. Candidates must be able to manage their work schedules with minimal oversight and meet deadlines consistently. The ability to identify complex problems, review related information, and evaluate and recommend options. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidates with a strong mix of the attributes listed in the above Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are desired. Candidates may demonstrate competency in the KSAs through experience, formal education (including certificates, credentials, or degree-based programs), or a combination of both. Candidates may demonstrate competency in the KSAs through at least seven years experience, formal education (including certificates, credentials, or degree-based programs), or a combination of the two. Candidates should clearly describe how their experience and education meets the identified KSAs and provide examples in their cover letter that demonstrate their qualifications. Any combination of equivalent experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered. _Experience:_Seven years of directly qualifying experience in compliance, program administration, customer service, or auditing. Or _Education:_Relevant bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, human services, or a related field; and three year of compliance/regulation with specific emphasis in analytical and communication skills. 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 "RELEVANT" or we will be unable to view your documents. Required application materials: Cover Letter- In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position. * 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 application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office. Title: Business Compliance Specialist Location: Helena Requisition ID: 25141853
