Program Support Specialist

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Air Quality Bureau is seeking a Program Support Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-level administrative and program support that keeps our Bureau running smoothly and ensures clear, accurate, and well-prepared information is shared with the public and our partners. At the Department of Environmental Quality, our mission is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. Our employees are the heart of our agency, and we invest in their growth while fostering a culture of collaboration, integrity, and service. Our values, leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and sound decision-making, guide everything we do. If you're detail-oriented, skilled in document preparation and editing, and energized by supporting meaningful environmental work, we invite you to join us at DEQ.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• One year of experience performing a variety of office support or clerical work.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office products required.
• 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 (https\[\](https\://statecareers.mt.gov/) by the closing date of the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, formatting, and editing a wide range of Bureau documents, including correspondence, reports, notices, and web content.
• Managing information requests and supporting communications by providing accurate guidance on air quality related inquiries.
• Maintaining and updating Bureau website content to ensure clarity, consistency, and public accessibility.
• Supporting database and records management, including organizing, tracking, and retrieving information efficiently.
• Performing essential administrative functions such as proofing materials, processing mail, filing legal notices, assisting visitors, and managing the Bureau's main phone lines.

Benefits

• The position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression.
• 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 agency's 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.

What This Job Offers

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