Environmental Compliance Inspector
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About The Position
We are looking for an Environmental Compliance Inspector to join our team in the Water Quality Division. The position is part of the Compliance, Training, and Technical Assistance section of the Water Protection Bureau. Environmental Compliance Inspectors help ensure protection of Montana's environment through the application and knowledge of Montana's environmental laws and regulations. Environmental Compliance Inspectors are responsible for conducting inspections of facilities subject to regulations under the Montana Water Quality Act. Facilities are primarily permitted under Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and Montana Ground Water Pollution Control System permits. Environmental Compliance Inspectors perform scientific and technical analyses, calculations, assessments, and make determinations essential to the implementation and management of water quality programs in the State of Montana. The primary responsibilities of the Environmental Compliance Inspector include conducting regulatory inspections at various industrial, commercial, residential, and municipal facilities; making accurate compliance determinations at facilities subject to Montana Water Quality Act regulations and permitting requirements; and composing clear, concise, and legally defensible documents that guide facilities back into compliance. Additional responsibilities include responding to alleged Water Quality Act complaints; initiating and helping manage formal enforcement actions for facilities unable to return to compliance; and participating at trainings to provide regulatory oversight and technical assistance to the Water Protection Bureau's customer base. The Environmental Compliance Inspector position is an integrative position that acts as a liaison for the Water Protection Bureau to the public and industry and participates in collaborative efforts with other Department of Environmental Quality's programs. The Environmental Compliance Inspector positions serve an essential role in supporting the Department of Environmental Quality's mission and the Water Protection Bureau's goals and objectives. At the Department of Environmental Quality, our goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value the people and invest in their professional growth, promoting a culture of cross-agency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values are leadership, accountability, customer service, communication, disagreement, decision-making, excellence, efficiency, and effectiveness, excellence, and decision making. These values are fundamental to our work. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality!
