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Job Description
Cosmetologist - ( 26141602 ) The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Cosmetologist at Montana State Hospital. This position provides beauty services in the form of haircuts, beard trims, hair dyes and permanents to patients at Montana State Hospital. Services are offered at Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs, Grasslands Unit in Helena, and Forensic Mental Health Facility at Galen Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Qualifications for this
Career Opportunity:
Knowledge of current cosmetology procedures and trends. Knowledge of licensure, law and regulations pertaining to cosmetology practices. Organizes and prioritizes tasks daily. Keeps records, files documents, tracks and reports data related to job activities.
Meet the following minimum qualifications:
High school diploma Licensed as a Cosmetologist in the state of Montana How to Apply To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. Resume Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. Additional Information This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00/hour base pay increase effective July 1st, 2026. This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
Applicant Pool Statement :
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment :
Not Applicable Salary:
$ 20.95 - 20.95
Hourly Telework Eligibility :
Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility :
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings :
1
Employee Status :
Regular Schedule :
Full-Time Job Type :
Standard Shift :
Day Job Travel :
Yes, 10 % of the
Time Primary Location :
Warm Springs Agency :
Department of Public Health & Human Services Union :
Montana Federation of Public Employees Posting Date :
Jun 16, 2026, 8:34:36 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Jul 1, 2026, 5:59:00
AM Required Application Materials :
Resume Contact Name :
Kathleen Tarkalson |
Contact Email :
kathleen.tarkalson@mt.gov |
Contact Phone :
406-693-7392 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
