Environmental Project Officer
About The Position
We are looking for an Environmental Project Officer to join our team in the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Program of the Waste Management & Remediation Division. The Montana AML Program is responsible for the monitoring and reclamation of Montana's abandoned coal mines, hard rock mines, and coal seam fires. The Environmental Project Officers are responsible for providing project management for the investigation, evaluation, and eventual abandoned mine land cleanup. AML staff administer abandoned mine reclamation projects that are funded by federal grants. This position ensures protection of Montana's environment through application and knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulations. The Environmental Project Officers must plan, coordinate, and direct interdisciplinary technical studies as well as evaluate project alternatives relative to applicable environmental laws. AML staff also manage projects from start to completion while ensuring state and federal compliance. 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 State of Montana's interests and obligations at a particular site. 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, 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 cross-agency 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!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, environmental, or earth science or engineering
- Current valid Driver's 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
Nice To Haves
- Two years' experience in natural resource processes, remediation, mine waste reclamation or other related hazardous substance investigation and cleanup
- Experience with customer service, public speaking, project management, procurement, contracting and experience in program field
Responsibilities
- Providing project management for the investigation, evaluation, and eventual abandoned mine land cleanup
- Administer abandoned mine reclamation projects that are funded by federal grants
- Ensuring protection of Montana's environment through application and knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulations
- Planning, coordinating, and directing interdisciplinary technical studies
- Evaluating project alternatives relative to applicable environmental laws
- Managing projects from start to completion while ensuring state and federal compliance
- Reviewing all project and technical documents to ensure regulatory compliance
- Aiding in the selection of technically appropriate, cost-effective remedies to preserve and protect the State of Montana's interests and obligations at a particular site
- Acting as a liaison to the public and coordinating with various stakeholder groups
Benefits
- Career ladder for professional development and pay progression
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
