Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Coordinator
Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Coordinator
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At the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) our work impacts all Montanans. Our agency mission is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana watch it in action here! Whether its the water you drink at a restaurant the air you breathe on a hike or the energy that lights up your home we provide environmental oversight clean-up and energy resource information to the people and businesses of Montana.
We are actively recruiting for a Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Coordinator for the agency ensuring consistent implementation of environmental review statutes and rules. MEPA required for state actions is similar to its federal counterpart the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The position also supports implementation of the Major Facility Siting Act (MFSA) including application review. The MEPA Coordinator is responsible for managing a variety of contract projects which includes contract development and administration negotiations with cooperators and review and approval of work procedures and results. The position directs and/or coordinates environmental evaluations (e.g. EAs EISs etc.); analyzes document drafts identifies and resolves deficiencies and ensures technical and legal defensibility; develops solutions to a range of environmental and administrative problems involved with or affected by MEPA regulations; conducts or coordinates public hearings; provides expert consultation and advice to program managers and staff on specific MEPA-related issues; and develops and delivers training programs for department managers and program staff. These duties also require skills in evaluating environmental standards statutory requirements and scientific and/or technical documentation negotiating viable solutions and alternatives to often conflicting administrative environmental and regulatory requirements. The position coordinates MFSA and/or MEPA implementation within the Department by analyzing operational needs and developing rule and policy recommendations to meet those needs. Although the Coordinator does not administratively supervise other personnel the position does provide direct project management oversight to agency staff persons from other state and federal agencies and contractors involved with various projects. The position also monitors certified projects to ensure compliance with MFSA.
The Montana Department of Environmental Qualitys employees are the heart of our organization and culture. Our wellness committee and mentorship program are employee-led and provide educational events small interest-based social groups and opportunities to grow personally and professionally with guidance from a mentor.
Helena is an outdoor recreators paradisehome to miles of trails glistening lakes and winter skiing. Helenas central location makes it easy to take a day trip to Missoula or Bozeman and its within driving distance of two breathtaking national parks. The downtown walking mall features shops restaurants and breweries with events and live music throughout the year. For more about the Helena experience visit: degree in physical earth social or life sciences Montana DEQ may consider alternative combinations of education and experience on a case-by-case basis.
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
Full Time
