Program Manager

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) is seeking a motivated Program Manager to oversee the Renewable Resource Grant and Loan program. The Conservation and Resource Development Division (CARDD) at DNRC is responsible for providing technical and financial assistance to local governments, state agencies and private citizens for conservation, development, protection and management of the state’s natural resources. The Resource Development Bureau (RDB) administers several grants and loan programs and aids local governments to fund renewable resource projects statewide. The grant and loan programs administered by the Bureau total over $340 million in bond authority and over $10 million in grants each biennium. This position is responsible for the overall development, management, and supervision of the Renewable Resource Grant and Loan Program including grant and loan programs, technical assistance for local governments, and coordination of grant and loan management policies and procedures across the Division. This position provides operational management, direction, budget oversight, and resource allocation for a multifaceted program serving local governments and other client groups, and performs operational management functions at least 70 percent of the time.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in public or business administration, finance, economics, public relations, political science or a natural resource management field.
• Minimum five years of dedicated job experience in government administration, grant and loan administration or natural resource management.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Direct and Manage Program operations. including recruiting, hiring, training, work assignment, performance management, employee development, and discipline of staff.
• Develop, oversee, and maintain the Program's biennial budget with the Division Administrator, Deputy Administrator/Financial Manager and other Program Managers.
• Represent the Program and division to federal, state, and local government as well as stakeholders and the public.

Benefits

• 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.
• Up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
• This position is eligible for the statutory pay increase effective July 2026.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager