Nonpoint Source and Wetlands Program Water Quality Specialist

This position performs scientific and technical analyses, calculations, assessments and determinations essential to the implementation of the water quality program in the State of Montana. Responsibilities of this position include:
• Promoting and supporting voluntary water pollution reduction planning and projects by local groups or other entities;
• Assisting local groups, landowners, or others in acquiring resources to prevent pollution and restore State waters;
• Working towards no overall net loss of the State’s remaining wetland resources and increase in the quality and quantity of wetlands in Montana;
• Supporting wetland and project effectiveness monitoring
• Serving as a technical resource to local, state, and federal entities in pollution prevention and restoration of State waters;
• Supporting total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation and monitoring and assessment of waterbodies for success stories.