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This first review of applications will be December 15, 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] ** ***This position is eligible for full-time telework within the State of Montana*** *To be considered for this position, you must reside in Montana.* ** *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:_*This position exercises leadership in the Coordinated School Health unit of the Office of Public Instruction through interaction with the education community; local, state, national and federal organizations, institutions, and agencies. The specialist performs professional, technical, and administrative duties in the management of a statewide health education program for school-based tobacco use prevention. Other duties include developing mechanisms for integrating tobacco use prevention and media literacy concepts and programs consistent with state school accreditation standards; developing and implementing strategic work plans and policy development activities; providing technical assistance and training; identifying and justifying program priority needs and evaluation; monitoring programs conducted by contracted service providers; and promoting awareness of the tobacco education program as part of a comprehensive health education program.*__* *__* **_Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):_** · Knowledge of managing expenses related to travel and presentation materials within allocated budgets. · Knowledge of verbal and written communication. · Knowledge to plan effectively and meet required timelines. · Knowledge to design and implement effective tobacco use prevention programs tailored to specific target populations. · Skills to effectively plan and coordinate travel, presentations, and materials to ensure a smooth and successful presentation. · Skills in public speaking, including strong presentation skills and the ability to engage and captivate audiences. · Ability to be flexible and able to adjust presentations and materials to suit the needs and preferences of different groups and settings. · Ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders, including school administrators, community leaders, healthcare providers, and local organizations. · Ability to design and create educational materials, brochures, presentations, and digital content to support prevention efforts. · Ability to work effectively independently and as a team member. · Ability to establish and maintain professional interactions and communications. · Ability to develop and deliver technical assistance. · Ability to interpret federal regulations and assist in the development of state rules and regulations. **_Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience_**_):_ · Bachelor’s degree in health education, education, public health, behavior science, communication, or related field. · Three years’ experience in health education, education, public health, behavior science, communication, or related field. · Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case 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 TRS retirement system. *SPECIAL INFORMATION: This position is dependent on grant funding and utilizes an employment _contract_. Funding for this position is anticipated to be available through June 30, 2026. If additional funding becomes available, the contract may be renewed or extended. * **Title:** *Tobacco Use Prevention Specialist (30114)* **Location:** *Billings* **Requisition ID:** *25142818*