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We are looking for a Section Supervisor to join our Water Quality Planning bureau as the TMDL Program Section Supervisor.  The Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program identifies sources of pollution to streams, rivers, and lakes within Montana and determines how much pollution those waters can sustain and still fully support beneficial uses. Plans are then written that outline how to reduce pollution to those waters while offering ways to assist local communities with finding solutions to restore and maintain clean water. The Program Section Supervisor is responsible for the implementation of agency, division, and bureau direction and the oversight of day-to-day operations of the programs within their Section. This position leads staff to accomplish goals by clearly and effectively communicating priorities and expectations to personnel, develops and coordinates annual work plans with personnel, provides meaningful and timely feedback to personnel, manages personnel, implements the professional growth matrix, and aligns operations with the Department strategic plans. This position works with its Bureau Chief to establish direction, identify strategy, inform of interest/controversy, and assess effectiveness of operations. Other responsibilities include: implementing policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous business process improvement; managing program funding in compliance with the statutory and funding source requirements for the programs by setting fiscally responsible goals, monitoring budgets, and evaluating results; and developing stakeholder relationships and fostering communication among diverse interest groups regarding program activities with the intent of finding mutually beneficial solutions to problems.

Performs technical and professional work in environmental health disciplines such as air and water quality, and general sanitation.  Employees hired as Environmental Health Specialist I, must become a Sanitarian in Training within one month of hire and a Registered Sanitarian with the Montana Board of Sanitarians within one year of hire.  Employees will become eligible for promotion to Environmental Health Specialist II after completion of registration as a Sanitarian.

Inspects regulated facilities to ensure compliance with state and local environmental health regulations. Responds to citizen complaints; works with public to help them comply with relevant rules and laws. Conducts enforcement activities. Conducts investigations and evaluates control methods for food, water and animal borne disease outbreaks. Collects environmental samples, collects and analyzes data, maintains records, reports data, and conducts research projects. Attends meetings as department representative. Prepares and delivers public presentations. Responds to public inquires and requests for information. Participates in quality improvement projects and strategic work plans. Works within the incident command structure during emergencies. Serves as on-call officer for emergency environmental health, air and water quality incidents. Inspects restaurants, day cares, pools and spas, trailer courts, public lodging and other establishments and public facilities to ensure compliance with state and local regulations. Performs plan review. Teaches food safety classes. May perform other environmental health work in air quality, water quality, solid waste, water lab, hazardous materials response, septic and well permitting, and subdivision review.  Performs related work as required or directed.

Adventure Scientists seeks a creative and energetic Head of Development. This leader will build upon our track record of fundraising success and introduce new strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a range of supporters. They will sit on the senior leadership team, serve as a key thought partner to the Executive Director, work alongside an engaged Board of Directors and staff, and ultimately contribute to making a significant impact on the conservation field.

We review applications on a rolling basis and strive to get back to applicants within two weeks.

Adventure Scientists is looking for an experienced marketing/communications professional to join our leadership team. You will play a significant role in advancing the organization, with aparticular focus on shaping the direction of Adventure Scientists’ brand and reputation withscientific partners. As the head of our marketing team, you will find creative ways to articulateand present our programs to drive broad awareness about the importance of our work, increasepartner engagement, and showcase our services. You will work cross-functionally to grow andengage our global community.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

The Wilderness Land Trust has an opening for a salaried position as a Director of Operations and Development to support project-specific land acquisition fundraising efforts, oversee general fundraising activities to attract new donors and increase membership level donors, and direct outreach efforts to build public awareness of our work. In conjunction with the President, the Director of Operations and Development works to guide the effectiveness of the Trust in all functional areas and reports directly to the President.

Garden City Harvest is a nonprofit that manages many community gardens & urban farms in Missoula MT. 

GCH is hiring a Youth Farm Manager.

Summary: The Youth Farm is one of Garden City Harvest’s four Neighborhood Farms and home to one of its two Youth Development programs. The Youth Farm Manager is responsible for the overall activities of the farm, including field planning, planting, cultivating, and harvesting vegetable crops, as well as the employment of youth living in Youth Homes’ group homes. This person will work closely with Garden City Harvest and Youth Homes’ staff to successfully operate the farm and create a supportive work environment where youth employees are able to find success at the farm.

Wage & Benefits: Starting at $18/hour, depending on experience. Medical and dental insurance with premium paid in full by employer; 1-week vacation/sick equivalent per year; 3 paid holidays per year; equivalent of one half-share of vegetables in season

Hours: Full-time seasonal, working 1,500 hours annually from mid-February to mid-November, with the greatest concentration of work April through October

The University of Montana invites applications for a Lead Crew Manager in the Ecological Mapping, Monitoring and Analysis (EMMA) group at the O’Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West.  The Lead Crew Manager carries out tasks essential to successful field data collection in streams and rivers across the mountain West.

Specific duties include assisting in the hiring and training of new staff, communication and coordination with agency project partners, reviewing research sites for suitability and access, equipment and inventory management, transportation, logistics, approval/submission of employee timesheets/travel forms, and crew safety.

The University of Montana invites applications for an Aquatic Scientist/Projects Manager in the Ecological Mapping, Monitoring and Analysis (EMMA) group at the O’Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West. The Aquatic Scientist/Projects Manager oversees projects and partnerships that support Inventory & Monitoring and Research & Analysis.  In particular, the Aquatic Scientist/Projects Manager manages and conducts studies to document the distribution, status, characteristics, and ecology of aquatic communities and habitats across the region, and summarizes information to inform resource management. The incumbent works closely with the Associate Director, the Senior Projects Manager and other project managers to provide technical and scientific leadership for EMMA staff, and develop regional partnerships to extend the effective use of EMMA resources. 

The Green Mountain Conservation District is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of District Administrator. The District Administrator provides administrative, communications, and technical services, and manages the regular operations of the GMCD office in support of GMCD’s mission to protect and enhance the natural resources of Western Sanders County and to educate the public about natural resource concerns.

Applications for this position will be accepted through December 15, 2021. Please see attached job announcement for more information about the position and how to apply.