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Description
Montana's rivers, streams, and lakes are highly prized for their recreation, aquatic life, drinking, and agriculture uses. Are you interested in being part of a team whose goal is to improve water quality throughout Montana? The Planning, Prevention and Assistance Division of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality is currently offering a full time opportunity for a successful candidate to make an environmental difference while enjoying the benefits of working with the State of Montana.
Position Overview:
The primary purpose of this position is to develop total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) that, when implemented, will result in attaining and maintaining water quality standards. Completed TMDLs will be incorporated into water quality planning documents that meet all State and Federal TMDL requirements.
Qualifications:
Qualifications for this position include a Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, environmental engineering field, aquatic biology, geology, earth science, limnology, hydrology, natural resource management or a closely related field and 5 or more years of relevant work experience in the field of aquatic science, hydrologic applications, water quality planning, and/or water pollution prevention or control (point and nonpoint source). Experience in water resource project management, project implementation, public relations and a well-rounded experience and knowledge base in the water resource management disciplines is desired.
Experience with Geographical Information Systems and water resource modeling is desirable. A Masters degree in a relevant field with emphasis on water quality or hydrology may be substituted for up to 1 year experience. A PhD in a relevant field (with a relevant Master's) with emphasis on water quality or hydrology may be substituted for up to 2 years of experience. Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
To Apply:
Application can be found on the State of Montana Website. The job description can be requested via email, phone, or fax.