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.
Job Opportunity
Yellowstone to Yukon is seeking a senior professional to be their next Program Director. This position would lead our work advancing protected areas especially through supporting Indigenous-led efforts, maintaining landscape connectivity given a changing climate, and promoting people and wildlife coexistence. All of our work is highly collaborative and requires working from local to regional scales and on key national and global enabling policies.
We prefer the position based at or within driving distance of the main office in Canmore. This individual will report to directly to the President and will assume primary oversight of Y2Y programs and associated administration. As such, this person will be responsible for directing these programs, and providing oversight and support of planning, implementation and management of projects and programs that advance the Y2Y vision and deliver on the strategic plan.
Open until Filled.
Job Opportunity
The executive director (ED) is responsible for the leadership and management of the Friends according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors (BOD). Working closely with the board, the ED provides organizational leadership to grow programs, accomplish strategic priorities and goals, and communicate the Friends’ mission and accomplishments to internal and external audiences. The ED is responsible for the overall coordination and successful implementation of programs advancing the mission of the Friends, including fundraising and fiscal management, advocacy and program management.
Please send a complete resume and cover letter explaining your experience and fit for the position to info@missouribreaks.org beginning May, 16, 2022. On a rolling basis, the BOD will review candidates and move forward with the interview process for selected applicants. The desired start date for the position is no later than mid-August.
Job Opportunity
The Conservation Director will provide strategic direction and day-to-day management of the Bitter Root Water Forum’s Water Conservation Program. This director-level position will support the protection, conservation, and effective management of water resources throughout the Bitterroot watershed through projects, partnerships, and fund management (researching, writing, and reporting on grants).
The ideal candidate will value relationship building, listening, and learning from landowners and partners to collaborate on action-oriented solutions. The Conservation Director will report to the Executive Director, and work collaboratively with Water Forum staff, local landowners, and agencies.
Based out of the Hamilton office, with occasional teleworking available, the Conservation Director will provide services throughout the Bitterroot watershed. Attendance is expected at monthly board meetings and at other meetings in the Bitterroot watershed, Missoula, and Helena as needed.
Job Opportunity
River Network, a nationally-focused nonprofit organization (approximately 20 staff working across the country, a $3M annual operating budget, and 30+ year track record) seeks a highly organized and results- driven professional to join our Community Engagement team in assisting with organization’s clean-up and other community engagement events that match corporate interests in clean water, healthy rivers, and other social responsibility goals with opportunities to support local communities and nonprofit organizations across our nationwide network.
The Community Engagement Associate will provide support to River Network’s corporate relationships and their investments and engagement in local projects that restore water quality and quantity (e.g., community clean-ups, litter removal projects, etc.). Find out more about our current corporate engagement here. This position will work closely with program, marketing, and philanthropy colleagues to achieve objectives in alignment with River Network’s current strategic plan. The Associate will have strong experience in managing and delivering events, tracking and evaluating results, public speaking, and working with and engaging diverse audiences. This position will work closely with program, marketing, and philanthropy colleagues to achieve objectives in alignment with River Network’s current strategic plan. The Associate will have strong experience in managing and delivering river clean-up events or other community/corporate engagement events and activities, tracking and evaluating results, public speaking, and working with partners to implement projects and engage diverse audiences.
Job Opportunity
Serves as the lead for floodplain and shoreline management for Missoula County. Performs professional duties in community planning and development. May be assigned to work on current planning, permitting, long range planning and/or code development. Work involves the most complex and controversial issues and projects assigned to planning staff in the Community and Planning Services (CAPS) Department.
Job Opportunity
Since 1958, the mission of Flathead Lakers has been to protect clean water, healthy ecosystems, and a lasting quality of life in the Flathead watershed. As an AmeriCorps member, you will collaborate with a range of partners to develop strategic outreach and communications to encourage landscape and community resilience in the Flathead Watershed. The member will start by focusing on one priority topic that impacts the region’s low-income communities, using the Living in the Flathead Guide, a guide under development that will discuss issues and actions people can take to increase resilience and reduce risks of environmental degradation.
Position listed under Polson tab.
Job Opportunity
MOSS hires passionate, enthusiastic, science-loving folks to be a part of our collaborative, feedback-driven team. We are seeking an Executive Director who believes in the power of nature to help us learn, explore, be awed, and heal. This influential individual will inspire stakeholders, community leaders, partners, donors, board, volunteers, and staff to work together to ensure MOSS delivers high quality, continually improving programming in a community-centric way. This effective leader will actively contribute to a more equitable and inclusive learning environment, and will foster a collaborative and respectful work environment that encourages creativity, flexibility and allows staff to bring their whole selves to their work. We welcome people with diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives to apply. Strong candidates will possess many, but not necessarily all, of the following; we encourage you to apply if you are passionate about this work and our mission calls to you.
Job Opportunity
CRC seeks to fill its Bookkeeper position as a part-time, non-exempt position that performs professional bookkeeping and financial data management activities and reports to the CRC Executive Director. The primary purpose and responsibility of this position is ensuring CRC’s financial policies are followed by maintaining all financial transactions via Quickbooks for accounting and Excel for grant reporting. In addition, financial reports will be required on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis as required by CRC’s financial policies and committee.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the position will remain open until filled.
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