Environmental Project Officer
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Are you looking for a career where you can protect human health cleanup the environment and positively impact the communities you serve Do you enjoy engaging with communities collaborating with a variety of stakeholders working on diverse and unusual contaminated sites and thinking creatively to address a wide variety of environmental concerns
Consider joining DEQs Brownfields Program where we work collaboratively with communities non-profits and developers to address environmental hazards preventing the reuse and redevelopment of properties across Montana. DEQs Brownfields program is nationally recognized for its innovative approaches addressing contamination at sites ranging from abandoned gas stations to historic structures and bankrupt railyards to derelict junkyards. Successful projects have resulted in new coffee shops breweries restaurants affordable housing parks public amenities and downtown businesses across Montana.
We are looking for a motivated collaborative and engaging Environmental Project Officers to join our team in the Brownfield Program of the Waste Management & Remediation Division.
The Brownfields Project Officer is responsible for providing agency assistance in project management for the investigation evaluation and cleanup of contaminated 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 Brownfields Project Officer must plan coordinate and direct interdisciplinary technical studies as well as evaluate project alternatives relative to applicable environmental laws. This position reviews all project and technical documents to ensure regulatory compliance and will aide in the selection of technically appropriate cost-effective remedies to preserve and protect the human health and the environment. Project management requires this position to act as a liaison to the public and coordinate with various stakeholder groups.
At the Department of Environmental Quality we value our people and invest in their professional growth by providing training in skills that are vital to sustaining competing demands between providing necessary resources while maintaining a healthy thriving environment. Our Helena office is in the heart of Montana which provides ample opportunities in pursuit of a rewarding work/life balance!
The Brownfields Project Officer 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.
Minimum requirements include:
Bachelors degree in earth science physical biological environmental 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 program field.
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 and Medical Surveillance Program enrollment is recommended.
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
In your cover letter describe how your education knowledge and skills have prepared you for this position.
Applications including supplemental materials such as cover letter or resume must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site ( by the closing date of the announcement.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Contract
