FAQs

Where can I get of copy of my driving record?

Purchase a copy of your driving record at Montana Motor Vehicle Division, MVD Headquarters, Scott Hart Building, 302 N. Roberts Street, Helena, MT  59601; or contact MVD at (406) 444-3933 or email:  mvd@mt.gov.  

Category: City Clerk
How do I find out about jobs available for the City?

City of Great Falls available positions and their job descriptions are posted at the government jobs website. 

Category: Human Resources FAQ
How do I apply for a City position?

Applications are only accepted online and attached to the specific job descriptions at the government jobs website.  

Category: Human Resources FAQ
Where do I find out about the City benefits?

Benefits available to full-time and part-time positions are available on the Employee Benefits page and will vary with the position. Other benefits may also be available through the union for those positions affiliated with one of the unions. 

Category: Human Resources FAQ
How do I find out about other jobs in the community?

Visit the Great Falls Job Service website for a list of open positions. 

Category: Human Resources FAQ
How do I find out about unemployment benefits?

Visit the State of Montana Department of Labor and Industry website to find information on unemployment benefits. 

Category: Human Resources FAQ
Where do I find information about the schools in the community?

Visit the Great Falls Public Schools website to find out information for Great Falls schools. 

Category: Human Resources FAQ
How can I find out about animal registration Fees and animal city ordinances?

See the Animal Shelter's Pet Owner Resources Page

Category: Animal Ordinance
How do I obtain demographic information about the community?

Visit either the City's website Community demographic page or the Great Falls Chamber of Commerce website for information about the demographics of Great Falls. 

Category: Human Resources FAQ
How much time is this going to involve?

Neighborhood Watch requires a minimal amount of time. Participants are asked to attend an organization meeting. Once the block is formed it is the neighborhood's responsibility to make sure the Watch is ongoing.

Category: Neighborhood Watch
Where can I get a copy of the ordinance?

Copies of the ordinance are available online. A hard-copy of the ordinance can be obtained from the City Clerk’s office, #2 Park Drive South, Room 202, Civic Center Building.

Category: Animal Ordinance
Where is the Great Falls Police Department?

The Great Falls Police Department located at 112 First Street South, next to the Civic Center. The phone number is (406) 727-7688.

Category: Police
Why can't the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter save all the cats?

The important thing to understand  is that saving all the cats means finding the right outcome for every cat, even if that means never taking them to the shelter. The Million Cat Challenge is a national project to help save the lives of cats across the nation. This life-saving campaign has over 6 years of documented success through their 5 key initiatives.  GFAS has taken steps to successfully implement these initiatives and will continue to work to find the right outcome for all the cats.

To learn more about the 5 key initiatives and what GFAS has done on each of them, visit the GFAS Million Cat Challenge page

Category: Community Cats FAQ
Do the search results include the contents of PDFs and other documents?

Yes.  The website indexes web pages as well as PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, and text documents.

Category: Search Tips and Tricks
How do I find information on Human Services in the community (Medicaid, WIC, welfare, etc.)?

Visit the State of Montana Department of Health and Human Services webpage or call the local office at (406)-454-5640

Category: Human Resources FAQ
How do I get an off-street parking lot permit or garage permit?

Contact Standard Parking at 406-727-7828 or stop by their office at #17 4th St. N.

Category: Parking
How long is the organizational meeting?

The meeting lasts no longer than 1 to 1 1/2 hours. During the meeting, block formations are set up and block captains are selected. Topics such as theft prevention, home security and crime reporting are discussed as well.

Category: Neighborhood Watch
I don't want cats on my property, what can I do to keep them away?

We understand that not everyone loves cats. You can visit our Nuisance Mitigation page for some ideas to keep them away from your property and out of your garden. If you prefer a video, we suggest the Cat Deterrent video from Best Friends Animal Society.

Category: Community Cats FAQ
Is my contractor licensed with the City of Great Falls?

Prior to hiring anyone to do work for you, ask for current copies of the contractor’s State of Montana registration, City of Great Falls License, and insurance certificates, and ask the contractor for references. Please call (406) 455-8430 if you have any questions or concerns.

Category: Building
What are the City Prosecutors' Office hours?

Monday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Closed daily from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Category: City Attorney
What is a DCIP Grant

DCIP stands for Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program.  The Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program (DCIP) is designed to address deficiencies in community infrastructure, supportive of a military installation, in order to enhance the military family quality of life, resilience, or military value.

For more information:  https://oldcc.gov/defense-community-infrastructure-program-dcip

Category: New Rec Facility
What is a Meter Transceiver Unit?

A meter transceiver is 1 of 3 components of Automated Meter Reading (AMR) equipment in the water meter box:

An electronic register that is physically attached to the water meter;
A meter transponder that is connected via wire to the electronic register; and
A vehicle transceiver in the meter reader's drive-by vehicle.

As a meter reader's vehicle equipped with a transceiver drives along a meter-reading route, the transceiver sends a radio signal to meter transceiver within range to notify them to transmit, via radio signal, meter reads back to the transceiver. The meter transceiver gets the reading from the electronic register and sends it back via radio signal, to the transceiver where it is collected for bill processing.

Category: Water Meter MXUs
What is CodeRED and why is it important to me?

CodeRED is an emergency notification service that allows emergency officials to notify residents and businesses by telephone, cell phone, text message, email and social media regarding time-sensitive general and emergency notifications. Only authorized officials have access to the CodeRED system.

Category: CodeRED
What is the DCIP Timeline?

See DCIP Timeline below under Supporting Documents.  

Category: New Rec Facility
What types of issues can be addressed by the complaint form?

Reportable issues may include, but are not limited to:

  • Trash/Litter
  • Weeds/ Grass
  • Abandoned Vehicles
  • Domestic Animal
  • Noise
  • Snow Removal
  • ADA Compliance
  • Road/Traffic
Category: Citizen Complaint Form FAQ

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