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The research program is directed by Board Research Chair, Dr. Jim Chalmers with assistance from local, state and federal agencies and BHRA staff. The BHRA seeks a well-trained and highly motivated individual who is passionate about our mission to both participate in, and help coordinate and grow, the RI. It is anticipated that the individual would start in the fourth quarter of this year or first quarter, 2022. The individual would be based in Billings but would spend considerable time in the field. Salary will depend on qualifications but will be full time and include retirement benefits and paid sick, holiday and vacation leave.

Overview: This position will work for a partnership that includes Miles City Field Office (MCFO) – BLM, Region 7 Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP), and Pheasants Forever. This position will be located in the BLM Miles City Field Office and will be direct employees of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. This position is a full-time position with funding secured for 3 years.  This position will provide avian and ecological surveys on migratory birds and upland game birds including sage- grouse and sagebrush habitats and some data assimilation, data quality reviews, and potentially some GIS analysis for the partnership. The position will identify opportunities to improve access to and through private land into land locked BLM and other public land holdings.  In both roles the person in this position will work closely with BLM staff, FWP, MCFO and local landowners to complete wildlife survey work such as lek surveys, vegetation surveys, AIM surveys, and other wildlife related inventory needs for BLM and work with BLM staff and other partners to increase public access to private and public lands. This position will assist BLM biologists by providing quality survey reports and analysis if survey results, work to deliver BLM, and other programs that increase public access, write grants, and seek new partners and funding for conservation and/or access projects, and work with the partnership to promote wildlife conservation goals and objectives. All work will be consistent with and directed to achieve conservation goals of all cooperating partners involved with this position.

Summary

The Montana Weed Control Association (MWCA) seeks a full-time Executive Director (ED), to start immediately, to manage the organization’s financial growth, program development, and day-to-day administration. The ED will work independently – yet closely with the Board of Directors to lead the organization.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for MWCA’s staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. The ED will initially develop deep knowledge of field, core programs, operations, and business plans.

Description

Full time, remote work position, 40 hours per week. There will be occasional weekend and evening meetings as well. This is a salaried, exempt position. Candidate will work remotely from a Montana location and there will be travel requirements.

Summary

The Petroleum County Conservation District is seeking a District Administrator for 30 – 35 hours a week.  A successful applicant must be a motivated self-starter, have a high school diploma or GED, general office knowledge and experience working with a board. The Petroleum County Conservation District would also prefer experience in natural resource conservation including the 310 Law, bookkeeping including payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, grant writing, contracting, and administration, project development and management experience, experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google applications. The Petroleum County Conservation District offers a starting wage of $15 – 18.00 per hour DOE. Benefits include paid sick, annual and holiday leave, Montana Public Employees Retirement Benefits and a small monthly Group Health Benefit Stipend.

Adventure Scientists equips scientists and engineers, at the forefront of their fields, with planning and collection of large scale data collection projects around the world. Their network of volunteers who come from the outdoor community, operate on any scale from almost anywhere on Earth. This enables scientists to ask broader questions, creates compelling storytelling opportunities, and generates connections to impact driven funders who see beyond the confines of academia.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
At a time of organizational growth and international expansion, Adventure Scientists seeks an experienced, creative, and energetic Director of Development to join our team. This position 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 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. 

The Montana State Library (MSL) is seeking applications for a GIS Specialist. This is a full time, term limited position. The term for this position will end on June 30, 2022; early termination or extension of the term is contingent upon external funding sources. The position is located in Helena, or an approved remote work location within the State of Montana.

The GIS Specialist is responsible for planning and developing data creation, editing, and analysis projects to respond to MSL patrons and GIS information needs. This includes determining project approaches, procedures, and tools; creating scripts and automated processes to update and publish data; using tools to improve workflows; documenting information through developing and writing metadata and procedures; conducting spatial analysis; developing templates for cartography and visualization; working with subject matter experts; and providing technical assistance to patrons.

• This position will specifically focus on providing GIS support for developing statewide voting unit boundary layers and analyzing address point data.

The Montana State Library (MSL) is seeking applications for two (2) GIS Analysts. These are full time, regular positions, located in Helena, or an approved remote work location within the State of Montana.

GIS Analysts are responsible for planning, designing, and managing geographic information systems development and analysis projects associated with the agency’s collection development, information-sharing, consulting, and collaboration missions. This includes oversight of strategic planning, hardware, software, geospatial analysis, GIS, database and web application design and development, methods and workflows, cartography and visualization, database design and data integration, and coordination with partners and the public as a subject matter expert. The GIS Analyst develops data services and tools for both GIS professionals and public users, serves as a Project Lead for the agency, and fulfills a leadership role for statewide themes including leading interagency working groups.

The current positions available have distinct responsibilities:

• The Statewide GIS Analyst will assist with coordination of services for the Montana spatial data infrastructure with state GIS partners, GIS outreach, and assist with Montana Land Information Act (MLIA) grant management and projects.

• The 9-1-1 GIS Analyst will work with Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and local/tribal governments to prepare GIS data for the transition to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) by assisting with the assessment and development of required datasets. This position will be the main point of contact for PSAPs and requires extensive communication and coordination with local government public safety, 9-1-1, and GIS personnel.

Job Overview:

• The Hydrologist Supervisor is responsible for supporting the WRD and Water Management Bureau (WMB) in administration of the Water Use Act and to support implementation of the 2015 Montana State Water Plan. The position develops, implements, and administers the WMB’s hydro-sciences program.
• The position serves as a department expert during administrative hearings and court proceedings and provides senior level technical analyses of complex hydrologic conditions in support of water rights administration, policy development, and water management studies.
• The hydrologist designs, conducts and manages hydrologic investigations and modeling studies, supports and/or manages the development and implementation of the WRD’s real-time stream gaging program, provides training and support on all facets of water measurement, and works closely with staff from WRD’s regional offices and the Water Rights Bureau to implement the Water Use Act.
• This position may also be called upon to support the State’s responsibility in fulfilling its commitment to implement the terms and conditions of 18 Federal Reserved Water Right Compact settlements.
• The position represents DNRC on multi-agency technical advisory committees and stakeholder task forces.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESProgram Development, Implementation, and Administration:

• Conduct strategic and long-range planning for the section to determine objectives, priorities, and the most efficient and effective allocation of staff and resources

• Develop and implement standard business practices for section operations including, but not limited to, conducting hydrological investigations, surface water modeling, and groundwater modeling.
• Evaluate the effects of proposed legislation on section programs. Provide input and recommendations to the bureau chief and division administrator; prepare and present program information to the Legislature; and develop implementation plans for legislation that affects programs.
• Administer the section’s policies, budget, and operations to ensure achievement of bureau objectives, efficient and safe program operations, and compliance with statutory responsibilities and regulations.
• Oversee all section expenditures. Provide first line of approval to pay claims and recommend final approval to bureau chief.