How to Apply
To apply for external vacancies, applicants are required to complete a State of Montana Application. This form can be downloaded by following this link: State Application Form
Application Process and Deadlines
- Application materials can be mailed directly to:
Department of Livestock
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 202001
Helena, MT 59620-2001 - Applications can be delivered to any Montana Job Service Workforce Center
- Applications can be submitted electronically to the Human Resource Manager
All application materials must be received in our Human Resource office or any Job Service office by 5:00 PM on the closing date. No post marks accepted.
Failure to submit completed application materials will result in the application being rejected. Late, unsigned or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please note: All unsolicited information, documents and/or materials submitted as part of an application packet will not be passed on to the hiring authority. Only the items specifically identified in the posting are forwarded to the hiring official(s).
For general questions, please call: (406) 444-4995.
Background Check and Tax Status
Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background review before being considered for employment.
Accommodations
The State of Montana makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or an employee's ability to perform the essential duties of the job. For the state to consider any such accommodation, the applicant must make known any needed accommodation. TTY users may call the department TTY number (406-444-1421) if available or use the relay service by dialing 711.
New Employee Probation Status
For employees new to state government, final confirmation will be made following a six-month performance appraisal/probationary employment period.
Immigration Reform Control Act
In compliance with the immigration Reform Control Act, Public Law 99-603, the successful applicant will be required to provide documentation showing lawful authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
Montana Compliance with Military Selective Service Act
In accordance with the Montana Compliance with Military Selective Service Act, the person selected for state employment must produce documentation showing compliance with the Federal Military Selective Service Act. Examples of this documentation include a registration card issued by Selective Service, a letter from Selective Service showing a person was not required to register, or information showing by a preponderance of evidence that a person's failure to register with Selective Service was not done knowingly or willfully.
