Environmental Enforcement Specialist

The Environmental Enforcement Specialist position at the State of Montana involves investigating environmental violations, providing compliance assistance, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include conducting audits, field inspections, and writing reports. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience. The role may include part-time telework, emphasizing professional growth and collaboration within the Department of Environmental Quality.
Environmental Enforcement Specialists investigate potential environmental violations related to 15 regulated media types, and when determined to be valid, provide compliance assistance to resolve the violations and return sites back to compliance in a timely manner. Specialists communicate with responsible parties and concerned citizens via phone calls, emails, and letters to answer questions on environmental laws and regulations. Specialists collaborate with attorneys, consultants, internal and external stakeholders and/or partner agencies, providing guidance to help facilitate compliance and timely resolution of violations. Specialists perform desk audits, field inspections, take samples, write reports, and make risk-based determinations on appropriate actions to resolve violations. Specialists recommend enforcement approaches, calculate penalties, lead negotiations, and testify in court. If you enjoy the idea of addressing environmental violations across diverse media in a collaborative manner, this position may be for you.

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 the 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! The position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression. This position may be eligible for part-time telework.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's of Science degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Health Science, or any field related to environmental program management.
• Two years of environmentally related work experience involving field work with preferred skills in environmental sampling and interpretation of analytical results.
• Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
• Occupational experience with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, and Excel, Teams, etc), Adobe Acrobat, GPS, digital camera, and scientific sampling and/ or monitoring equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Level 200 Incident Command System (ICS) training.
• Current valid Driver's License and clean driving record in accordance with State of Montana Vehicle Use Policy

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://statecareers.mt.gov/) by the closing date of the announcement.

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.