Job Opportunity
As Bureau Chief, the incumbent conducts a broad variety of administrative, managerial, technical engineering, fiscal, and supervisory duties necessary to plan, orchestrate, direct, oversee, and implement the activities of the Bureau. The incumbent is responsible for establishing the bureau’s missions, goals, and objectives and for carrying out the statutory obligations of the bureau’s programs.
The job functions listed below are a brief overview of the essential duties and are not all-inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent.
- Program Management:This position directs and coordinates the program activities of the Water Operations Bureau including:
- Developing and implementing program operating and administrative policies, short and long‑term plans and program objectives, priorities, strategies and goals with oversight of the Division Administrator.
- Ensures program activities are consistent with the laws, rules and regulations.
- Directs statutory enforcement activities and emergency actions for the programs when required and coordinates those activities with the division and department.
- Personnel Management:
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities following the state, federal and departmental policies and applicable laws in accordance with state and department personnel policies and procedures.
- Fiscal Management
- The incumbent develops and monitors operational budgets for each program that may include state, federal and other funds to facilitate accomplishment of each program’s requirements and objectives.
- Legislative, Board, and Public Relations
- Under oversight of the Division Administrator or where delegated, serves as a spokesperson for the Bureau with the legislature, members of the public, affected industry representatives and special interest organizations.
Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity
Programs provide services to local governments, state agencies for water and sewer projects in the State of Montana. Oversees program policies, program requirements, funding sources, budgets, data analysis and reporting requirements.
Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity
This is a modified position, and the recruitment is open to Training and Temporary Duty Assignments. If you are a recent Engineering Degree graduate, Engineer in Training (EIT), or Engineering Intern (EI) that does not meet all of the minimum qualifications we encourage you to apply. We will consider hiring a candidate with lower experience or education on a Training or Temporary Duty Assignment on a case-by-case basis.
The Floodplain Mapping Engineering Specialist is responsible for supporting the completion of new flood hazard mapping studies, leading reviews and processing of map revisions, maintaining the state’s digital floodplain products portfolio, and providing niche technical assistance to communities and stakeholders. The position’s duties include: leading tasks supporting prioritizing, scoping, deploying, and completing multiple floodplain mapping studies following FEMA’s RiskMAP lifecycle; coordinating with DNRC and FEMA contractors; performing technical reviews of map revisions and leading the mapping change process with FEMA’s contractors; and supporting the overall needs of the program.
This position requires an extensive knowledge and proficiency of floodplain study hydrologic and hydraulic analyses methods and modeling, GIS software and databases, and FEMA’s RiskMAP program workflow, guidance, and standards.
The above duties of the position are not all-inclusive of the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent.
Position is open until filled.
Job Opportunity
This position coordinates natural resource and water quality protection operations and programs of the Western Montana Conservation Commission (WMCC). This entails assessing the needs of the commission through research and analysis to assure that projects and programs meet the statutory objectives. Research and analysis including working with private citizens, local government, and non-profit organizations within the commission’s jurisdiction to improve programs and services. The position reviews local laws and land use ordinances and reports on these to the commission for discussion, debate, and policy/position actions that inform program operations outreach, education, and direct action, as directed by the commission. The position reports directly to the Executive Director of the commission.
The focus of this position relates to natural resource and water quality protection including, but not limited to nonpoint source pollution mitigation, such as stormwater and wastewater associated projects, and supporting aquatic invasive species prevention programs. It may include leading and supporting education and outreach, water quality/stormwater monitoring and protection projects, volunteer management, and the coordination and implementation of work plans and strategies to restore and protect ground and surface water resources in western Montana.
Job Opportunity
This position coordinates operations and communications for Western Montana Conservation Commission. This entails assessing the needs of the commission through research and analysis to assure that projects and programs meet the statutory objectives. Research and analysis including working with private citizens, local government, and non-profit organizations within the commission’s jurisdiction to improve programs and services. The position reviews local laws and land use ordinances and reports on these to the commission for discussion, debate, and policy/position actions that inform program operations outreach, education, and direct action, as directed by the commission. The position reports directly to the Executive Director of the commission.
The focus of this position relates to natural resource and water quality protection through oversight of commission communications. It may include communication plan development, grant writing, specific programmatic education and outreach support, coordination of regional water quality campaigns, commission communications (reports, newsletters, etc.), social media, website management, and graphic design.
Position is open until filled.
Job Opportunity
This is your chance to join our growing team of wetland scientists!! Confluence Consulting Inc. has four wetland scientists, one of the largest wetland teams in the Rocky Mountain west, and are currently seeking an energetic, ambitious, technically capable, and outdoor fun-loving Sr. Wetland Scientist to join our team in Bozeman, Montana – dog lovers encouraged!! Confluence is an industry leader in the study, design and management of aquatic and natural resources. For the past 25 years we have provided services to government agencies, private landowners, non-profits, and A&E firms nationwide. Our multidisciplinary team of natural resource professionals develops innovative, effective, and streamlined solutions for any aquatic resource problem. The Sr. Wetland Scientist position is a permanent, salaried, full-time position.
Confluence maintains a fun and positive work environment in scenic Bozeman, MT. This position will be supervised by Rich McEldowney, PWS, Confluence’s Wetland Group Lead.
Job Opportunity
Are you interested in developing water quality improvement plans for Montana’s streams, lakes, and rivers? Montana Department of Environmental Quality is looking for two Water Quality Scientists to join their team in the TMDL Section of the Water Quality Planning Bureau. These positions are focused on the development of total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) and supporting TMDL implementation and other water quality and watershed improvement activities, including wetland protection activities. Writing and implementing TMDLs supports DEQ’s mission to assure that water quality is maintained & improved so that state waters can support all their beneficial uses. Primary responsibilities of this position include:
Developing TMDLs to address pollutant loading sources; Organizing, analyzing, summarizing, and visually presenting water quality data and pollutant source information; Working with other internal DEQ program personnel and external stakeholders to compile water quality information and provide guidance and feedback on water quality and wetland improvement activities; Writing TMDL documents that meet all DEQ and EPA requirements; Presenting TMDLs, associated data, and scientific information to the public and stakeholders; Documenting water quality improvement and wetland protection actions and evaluating relative success of these actions. Some field work to collect surface water quality data and assess pollutant sources, as well as travel around the state of Montana, is required.
The Water Quality Scientist position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression.
Job Opportunity
The Wilderness Inventory Technician plays a key role in helping inventory potential Recommended Wilderness Areas (RWA) on the U.S. Forest Service Caribou Targhee National Forest (CTNF) in Idaho and Lands with Wilderness Character (LWC) on the Dillon Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in MT. The technician is responsible for representing GYC within the region by inventorying geographic areas for wilderness characteristics and potential management as RWAs and LWCs, creating inventory reports, keeping regular contact with GYC staff, USFS and BLM field office staff while building relationships with community leaders and local stakeholders. Building and maintaining relationships will be crucial to the success of the project.
Location: Driggs, ID or Bozeman MT – majority of work done in the field (Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Dillon BLM Field Office)
The position is open until filled with application review beginning in May.
Job Opportunity
This position is a full-time, technical, professional-level position working in the Tribes’ Natural Resources Department within the Division of Engineering and Water Resources.
- Lead technical projects related to water conservation, irrigation water supply and forecasting, irrigation water management, and adaptive management, from project development to completion, including timely and accurate reporting of progress and results.
- Develop technical memoranda and reports on hydrologic work, water conservation efforts, and water management planning tools, utilizing clear and concise language to communicate complex technical information.
- Prepare detailed water budgets and summaries to support Rehabilitation and Betterment projects, Operational Improvement projects, and irrigation water management, using appropriate data analysis techniques to ensure accuracy and relevance of information.
- Engage in a variety of technical projects related to water resource management, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
Job Opportunity
The Headwaters Technician for the Yaak Valley Forest Council executes fieldwork that is critical to the success of our Headwaters Restoration Partnership Project. The Field Technician will work as part of a small team including the Field Crew Leader and Headwaters crew members.
Duties:
Implement on-the-ground watershed restoration and monitoring activities. Take an active role in learning the standard operating procedures used in the day-to-day field operations of surveys and mapping. Conducting surveys at a high standard that meet or exceed requirements, complete all tasks in a timely fashion, be diligent in field procedures/protocols, and maintain professional standards at all times.
Terms:
● 30 + hours/week. June through October, with potential opportunity to work through the fall
● $17.50 /hour