Job Opportunity
The Conservation Programs Manager (CPM) is responsible for a diverse workload. Most broadly, the CPM works with the Madison Conservation District (MCD) Board of Supervisors to accomplish perennial, long-term conservation objectives. On a daily basis, the CPM works closely with other MCD employees, and regularly provides support to MCD staff in all areas of District business. The CPM is currently the only full-time, year-round MCD employee, but there are up to four employees during the growing season (April – October). This position reports to the MCD Board of Supervisors, but the ideal candidate can work effectively and efficiently with little day-to-day supervision.
The CPM manages and coordinates projects and programs on a variety of natural resources topics specific to the area. Often, the CPM works with landowners, agency personnel, and non-profit partners to identify and strategically approach conservation issues. This includes various aspects of project management, fundraising and financial management, and community outreach and education. The CPM also represents the MCD in multiple partnerships and collaborative conservation efforts at the local, regional, and statewide scale. Therefore, a recognition of nuanced jurisdictional boundaries and an understanding of land and water ownership and management in Southwestern Montana is valuable.
The CPM must be adaptive and self-starting. They provide a strong sense of customer service, and retain objectivity and grace in difficult situations and decisions. Maintaining and building partnerships is a priority, and this position requires public transparency and strong communication skills.
Work Environment: This position requires some field work and affords some remote office work, but daily operations are based out of the MCD office. The CPM works 40 hours per week, but is expected to work flexible hours on a regular basis. Occasional meeting attendance will be required, including monthly Madison Conservation District board meetings. Overnight travel for meetings, trainings, workshops and conferences is also required.
Applicant review will begin July 10th, and the position will remain open until filled. Please send any questions or inquiries to info@madisoncd.org
Job Opportunity
Program Overview
The American Rescue Plan Act Grant Coordinator within CARDD administers the multimillion-dollar grant program (“Program”) which will deliver millions in water and sewer projects to the State of Montana.
Purpose:
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.
Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent.
Program Duties
Grant Management:
- Negotiate and prepare contracts for each funded project including the development of individual project specifications, scope of work, budget, schedule, and work plan.
- Monitor compliance with the terms of contracts, applicable statutes, rules, and policies, and procurement requirements. These duties are performed through site visits, correspondence with the project sponsor, review of quarterly reports and reimbursement requests.
- Identify problems with project implementation and seek to assist the project sponsor with solutions. Redirect the contracts or project plan to facilitate project success.
- Provide the bureau chief with recommendations as to approve or deny disbursal requests for grant funds. Review the project file to ensure that reimbursement requests are allowed by the grant contract and that the disbursement of funds reflects the completion of project milestones.
- Amend contract clauses through the negotiation of contract specifications, budgets, and the project schedule as necessary to reflect changes in project implementation.
- Track and document compliance with contract scope, schedule and budgets. Work with the Agency legal team and management to resolve contract disputes according to Agency policy.
Outreach and Technical Assistance:
- Performs outreach, training and informational activities to promote the Program for successful implementation of projects. This includes providing information and responses to the public, legislators, and the news media on the activities, merits, goals, and objectives of the program, developing written informational materials, facilitating public meetings, and presentations to potential applicants to encourage participation.
- Solicits applications, provide technical assistance. This includes assisting potential applicants in identifying, developing, and designing projects; advising on the statutory and program criteria for project eligibility and competitiveness (e.g., procurement law, contract management, legal issues, application of MEPA and NEPA, etc.); referring applicants to funding mechanisms offered through other state and federal programs; advising potential applicants on the feasibility of project applications; and providing guidance on the process of departmental and legislative approval necessary to receive project funding.
Program Improvements:
- Assist applicants by referring or coordinating communication with appropriate Agency or other government resources.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Monitor changing state and national legislation and related issues affecting renewable resources and funding issues to determine their impact on the Program and recommends appropriate legislative, policy or Program modifications to supervisor.
- Review and provide guidance for contracts to ensure compliance with other state and federal laws.
- Review Montana Environmental Policy Act compliance for projects.
- Follow policies, rules, and procedures to ensure compliance with legislative intent, Montana Code Annotated, Administrative Rules of Montana, and state accounting and budgeting standards.
- follow Program accounting and monitoring methods and systems;
- ensure consistency with Agency, Division and Program policy direction and guidance.
Reporting:
- Track funding levels through review of financial reports and review for approval of expenditures. Review and approve all requisitions, expense claims, vendor claims, etc. for contracts.
- Review and approve grant progress reports.
- Provide grant application reports to support legislative initiatives impacting the Program.
- Compile project summary reports and presentation materials.
- Track the status of grant projects using Agency databases. Support Agency development of geospatial information system (GIS) products such as interactive maps.
Other Duties as Assigned:
This position performs a variety of other duties in support of ongoing Division and Department operations. Assist in the bureau’s response to special opportunities, requests and needs that can be met by the program. This includes conducting research on potential project characteristics; coordinating with other state and federal agencies; developing recommendations, and summary reports; etc.
Job Opportunity
The Petroleum County Conservation District (PCCD) will hire a coordinator to be based in either Winnett or Lewistown to coordinate Central and Eastern Montana Invasive Species Team (CEMIST) efforts. This person will work with CEMIST members and a professional facilitator to create a strategic plan and action plan and then work towards completing that action plan. The Program Coordinator will expand the capacity and effectiveness of CEMIST through providing additional administration of CEMIST activities. These activities will focus on education and outreach opportunities to spread the message of prevention and treatment of invasive species.
Job Opportunity
The Centennial Valley Association (CVA) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Montana are seeking one dedicated individual to join our Team as a Field Technician in 2022. This is a seasonal, joint position between both organizations. The CVA and TNC are partners in the Centennial Valley, working together to maintain and conserve the Centennial Valley’s biological integrity while preserving a shared, working landscape for future generations of stewards, cattle ranching, wildlife, and fisheries. The Field Technician will be responsible for participating in and supporting various field and preserve projects that serve the Centennial Valley community, landscape, and partner organizations, including:
- Early Detection, Rapid Response Invasive Weed Management
- Native Plant Revegetation
- Hydrology Monitoring & Riparian Health
- Wildlife-Friendly Fencing
- General Preserve Maintenance
- Education and Outreach
Position may require odd hours, including nights, weekends, and work weeks >40 hours.
Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity
This Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) position is part of a statewide effort to serve the interests of Montana’s 58 Conservation Districts. The position will largely be charged with general office operations and financial management. MACD is a nonprofit organization with programs to promote local, common-sense conservation. We are looking for someone to join our team to work on our current activities and help us build for the future. The successful applicant is friendly, detail oriented, process oriented, motivated, and a critical thinker. This is a permanent position at 32 – 40 hours per week; please note your preferred work schedule in your application materials.
Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity
Adventure Scientists is looking for an experienced online community administrator to manage a digital meeting-place for our scientists and adventurers, internally referred to as “The Platform.”
“The Platform” connects scientists with skilled adventurer volunteers to facilitate data collection. Adventurers will post their availability, expeditions, skills, and interests. Scientists will post their field data needs and, through “The Platform”, recruit adventurers with unique skills and availability to meet those needs. With this tool, we anticipate being able to serve many more scientists, and engage many more volunteers in data collection.
If you’re an experienced online community administrator with a passion for science, conservation, and outdoor adventure, and the desire to lead a dynamic, evolving project, we’d love to talk with you. You will report to the Head of Marketing.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Job Opportunity
Water Management Bureau (WMB) supports the mission of the WRD by conducting hydrologic assessments of Montana’s surface water and groundwater resources, conducting water resource planning studies, fostering stewardship of the state’s water resources through diverse outreach programs, providing technical support to other bureaus within WRD and supporting the development of new water resources policies, rules, and regulations. The WMB is organized into a Water Resources Planning Section and Hydro-sciences Section. The work of the Sections is coordinated through the Bureau Chief. In carrying out their duties, WMB staff frequently partner with local water users, watershed groups, conservation districts, other bureaus, and Divisions within DNRC, and other state and federal agencies.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide surface water and groundwater technical support to the Hydro-Sciences Section. The secondary purpose of the position is to provide support to the WMB and the WRD to support implementation of the 2015 Montana State Water Plan. The Hydrologic Technician works closely with the Hydro-Sciences Section staff to support hydrologic investigations and to support the development and implementation of the DNRC Stream Gage Program. The position reports directly to the Hydro-Sciences Section Supervisor; however, the incumbent will take direction from the Hydro-Sciences Section Hydrologists and is also required to exercise considerable discretion, autonomy, creativity, and professional judgement.
Job Opportunity
The Northern Rockies Program Manager reports to the Director, Northern Rockies Program, National Forest Foundation. The Manager work closely with the Director and other program staff to provide project initiation and management, fundraising and support for collaborative processes. The position is expected to work with diverse array of stakeholders including local, state, and federal governments, funding partners, and local communities on the strategic planning and implementation of on-the-ground projects. Restoration activities may include vegetation management, terrestrial and aquatic habitat restoration, recreation improvements, and other projects, as needed. This work requires close coordination with the U.S. Forest Service. The location for this position is based in Idaho or Montana with preference for Missoula, MT. Applicants must include both a cover letter and resume. Incomplete packages will not be considered.
Job Opportunity
The Hydro-Sciences Study Section within the Water Management Bureau (WMB) is seeking a mid-level to senior-level Groundwater Hydrologist.
The Hydro-Sciences Study Section conducts hydrologic investigations of Montana’s surface and groundwater resources, provides technical support to other bureaus within the Water Resources Division (WRD) and supports the development of new water resource policies, rules, and regulations. The WMB is organized into a Water Resources Planning Section, Hydro-Sciences Data Section, and Hydro-Sciences Study Section. WMB staff frequently partner with local water users, watershed groups, conservation districts, other Bureaus and Divisions within DNRC, and other state and federal agencies.
The Groundwater Hydrologist conducts hydrologic investigations, modeling studies, and provides technical support to the Water Rights Bureau to implement the Montana Water Use Act. The position communicates complex information through fact sheets, written reports, oral presentations, and web-based applications. The position reports directly to the Hydro-Sciences Study Section Supervisor; however, the incumbent is required to exercise considerable discretion, creativity, and professional judgment.
Job Opportunity
We are looking for a Water Quality Scientist to join our team in the TMDL Section of the Water Quality Planning Bureau. This position is 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, and summarizing 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; and Documenting water quality improvement and wetland protection actions and evaluating relative success of these actions. Some field work and travel around the state of Montana is required.