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This first review of applications will be August 4, 2025.Please submit the following required documents on theState of Montana Careerswebsite: * *Resume -**Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position**.* * * For a complete job description, please [email protected] * ** * *Why you would enjoy working here;**Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000 students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400 school districts, 16,000 educational professionals, and 3,000 adult learners. * * * _Benefits of working for OPI:_ · Work/life balance · Family friendly · Dedicated and caring colleagues · Health coverage · Retirement plans · Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year) · Opportunities and room for professional growth · Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. *_Job Overview:_*On behalf of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Educator Licensure Unit determines educator license eligibility and issues licenses to qualifying educators in the State of Montana. Licensure information and disaggregated data is reported to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, higher education legislators and provided to the Board of Public Education. Recommendations for educator licensure rules and changes to rules are made to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for submission to the Board of Public Education to assist in actively ensuring the opportunity for placement of qualified educators in Montana schools. The Educator Licensure Unit is responsible for issuing approximately 7,600 licenses annually. *_Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):_* · Knowledge of confidentiality with private, personal information, and adheres to law, rules, and policies. · Ability to deal with diverse individuals and groups in a cooperative and productive setting. · Ability to assist with service failures and prioritize user needs in a timely manner. · Ability to listen and probe to fully understand problems and the underlying issues. · Ability to provide clear verbal and written communication. · Ability to solve problems while exhibiting judgement and a realistic understanding of issues. · Ability to promote friendly group working environment. · Ability to adjust to change, requests clarification from program director if unclear. *_Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience_*_):_ · Associate’s degree in business or other related field preferred. · One year of job-related experience in compliance, licensing, or related field. · Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis. *_Does this sound like you?_* Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation.When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is in the PERS retirement system. **Title:** *License Examiner (00137)* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25141658*