Water Quality Standards Scientist

This position is responsible for developing, reviewing, and interpreting water quality standards. Innovation is encouraged to design and implement research and field-based investigations to inform water quality standards development. Additional responsibilities include: Applying technical expertise on toxicity and the effects of water pollutants, sampling and analytical methods, and the analysis of environmental data to develop standards and guide their implementation; Evaluating applicability of federal recommended water quality criteria and guidance in Montana; Serving as a subject matter expert in state and federal water quality regulations and standards, including documenting and interpreting their scientific rationale; and Overseeing adoption of water quality rules, applying rulemaking procedures and coordinating with DEQ programs, legal staff, US EPA, and stakeholders.