Environmental Project Officer
Environmental Project Officer
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Bachelors degree in physical biological environmental or earth science or engineering
Two years experience in natural resource processes remediation mine waste reclamation or other related hazardous substance investigation and cleanup.
Preferred experience with customer service public speaking project management procurement contracting and experience in Federal Superfund.
Current valid Drivers License and clean driving record in accordance with State of Montana Vehicle Use Policy.
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training is required upon hire.
We are looking for an Environmental Project Officer to join our Construction Services Program of the Waste Management & Remediation Division. This position will be the lead for a variety of state led Federal Superfund construction projects. Position funding is primarily through project settlement dollars and is not contingent on Federal funding.
The Environmental Project Officer provides agency assistance in project management for the investigation evaluation and cleanup of uncontrolled hazardous substance sites in Montana under the appropriate regulatory authority. This position ensures protection of Montanas environment through application and knowledge of environmental laws and regulations. The Environmental Project Officer must plan coordinate and direct interdisciplinary technical studies as well as evaluate project alternatives relative to applicable environmental laws. The Project Officer ensures regulatory compliance and will aide in the selection of technically appropriate costeffective remedies to preserve and protect the State of Montanas interests and obligations for State led projects.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to design and construction oversight drafting and review of technical documents leading coordination of involved parties and working independently and as a team member. This position will require strong relational and communication skills as part of a crossprogram collaboration effort and act as a liaison to the public and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
At the Department of Environmental Quality our ultimate goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value people and invest in their professional growth promoting a culture of crossagency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values leadership accountability customer service efficiency excellence and decision making are fundamental to our work. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality.
The position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression. This position may be eligible for occasional telework.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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Employment Type
Contract
