Program Specialist

1 day ago

Helena, United States State of Montana Full time
Program Specialist - RDG MEPA-(24142749)

Division Overview

The Conservation and Resource Development Division (CARDD) 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.

Program Overview

The Reclamation and Development Grant (RDG) Program Specialist within CARDD administers the multimillion-dollar reclamation development and critical state need grant program (“Program”) which includes over $10 million in planning and project grants in a biennium.

Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities):

Reclamation Development Program Duties:

Grant Management Outreach and Technical Assistance Program Improvements Regulatory Compliance Reporting

Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Coordination

In general, MEPA coordination requires intellectual analysis and evaluation in applying the law, rules, guidelines, and case-law precedents that ensure legal compliance with the Montana Environmental Policy Act. Assists the MEPA Coordinator in the Conservation and Resource Development Division by understanding environmental laws that impact applications to CARDD grant and loan programs.This includes clarifying situations where MEPA application involves vague concepts that are disputable and could be subject to legal challenge by searching for procedural and legal precedents, consulting with staff attorneys and management team members, and communicating resulting policies to Division staff. Participates in the drafting, reviewing, and editing of MEPA documents for the CARDD Division. Participates on project teams to ensure efficient compliance with MEPA; direct the appropriate levels of analysis and documentation; and compile and edit MEPA documents. Works with MEPA Coordinator and CARDD staff to draft language and tools to produce templates for environmental analysis, public notice, and application guidance.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: 

The DNRC may include the following factors in determining whether an applicant meets the qualifications of a position vacancy by: State of MT application form, cover letter, current resume, educational requirements, structured interview, a performance test, job-related reference checks, job-related work experience, job-related past and current performance.

All applicants must submit the following (only electronic materials will be accepted):

Resume  Cover Letter

TIP: When attaching your resume, cover letter and other material, you must mark the attachments as "relevant"

What are some benefits that you can expect from work at DNRC?

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
Health Coverage
Retirement Plans


If you have any questions or would like to review the job description for this position, please email Becky Quick at Rebecca.Quick@mt.gov

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

Bachelor’s degree with a major study in physical science, biology, natural resource management, engineering, industrial hygiene or public administration.  Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

General office work setting with occasional travel to remote locations of projects to oversee progress or conduct field work.

Core Competencies:

Knowledge of state and federal statutes pertaining to environmental protection and water resource management principles and practices; knowledge in geology, hydrology, biology, or engineering is preferred. 

Knowledge of grants management and contract administration, program management concepts and procedures; procurement process and law. 

This position requires the ability to work with public and agency managers and communicate effectively verbally and in writing; to assimilate technical information, evaluate this information and make recommendations as to what action to take; to plan organize and manage a variety of projects; to evaluate and apply state and federal rules, statute and policy. 

Special Information : Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months. 

Eligibility to Work : In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card". The State of Montana does not sponsor.

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