Data Processor 3

State of Montana • Helena, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Launch your career in public service by helping safeguard one of Montana’s most critical natural resources: water. As the Data Processor 3 with DNRC’s Water Rights Bureau in Helena, you will play a key role in ensuring water rights data is accurate, complete, and readily accessible for decision-makers and the public.
If you are detail‑oriented, thoughtful, and committed to public service, this position offers the opportunity to apply your skills in a mission‑driven environment. You will work with complex records and systems, help improve processes, and collaborate with staff across Montana so they can rely on accurate information to do their best work.
Core Values of DNRC Water Resources Division
· Value People
· Stewardship
· Service
· Credibility
· Engagement
This position is eligible for a $1.00/hour base pay increase effective July 2026.
Benefits
Live and work in Helena, Montana, which offers a unique blend of opportunities and natural beauty, situated between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. Montana offers abundant recreational opportunities, including camping, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, and hiking.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-year vocational training program or 1 year of experience
• Knowledge of (or ability to learn in a reasonable amount of time)
• Knowledge of Windows-based operating systems, preferably in Excel.
• Data entry and quality assurance
• Records management and documentation
• Skills in
• Customer service both in person and on the phone.
• Microsoft Office products, preferably Excel.
• Working on multiple projects in a timely and effective manner
• Organizational skills
• Ability to:
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally about complex water rights issues.
• Build effective working relationships with staff, managers, stakeholders, and the public.
• Work independently, manage time well, and meet deadlines within program goals.
• Organize information and activities for efficient, high‑quality work.
• Work is primarily office-based with extensive computer, data, and document work.
• The position requires analytical thinking, and independent decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Compile, organize, and verify the accuracy and completeness of water rights and related data.
• Run scheduled reports to support staff, management, and program needs.
• Monitor and track data from initial collection through quality review to ensure it is processed correctly.
• Retrieve and provide data in response to internal and external requests.
• Import electronic files from scanners and digital sources into agency systems using established software and procedures.
• Document research, data corrections, and processing steps so records are clear, consistent, and auditable.

Benefits

• Work/life balance.
• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, holidays), with vacation leave increasing with service.
• Longevity pay with continued state service.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Access to free employee medical clinics and telehealth.
• Retirement plans (Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plus an optional 457(b) Plan).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - may qualify you for student loan forgiveness.
• Career progression, professional development, and state employee discounts.
• Up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED