Environmental Field Inspector - ( 23140556 )

Are you looking for a career where you can protect the environment and human health while positively impacting the state of Montana? Do you enjoy engaging with communities, educating, and thinking creatively to address a wide variety of environmental concerns?

We are looking for three Environmental Field Inspectors to join our team in the Public Water Supply Bureau of the Water Quality Division. The Environmental Field Inspector performs sanitary survey inspections and other field investigations, monitors compliance of public water supplies, provides drinking water operator training, provides technical assistance in resolving compliance or operational problems, identifies possible sources of water system contamination and writes detailed inspection reports that summarize inspection results and identifies appropriate corrective actions.

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 Environmental Field inspector position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression. This position may be eligible for occasional telework.

Candidates have opportunities to explore office locations in Missoula, Kalispell, or Helena

Minimum requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, environmental health field practices, or a related field.

• Three years of program related work experience.

• Current valid Driver’s License and clean driving record in accordance with State of Montana Vehicle Use Policy

Other combinations of education and experience may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

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.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $ 46,150.00 - 49,210.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings : 3 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Shift : Day Job Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Primary Location : Helena Other Locations : Kalispell, Missoula Agency : Department of Environmental Quality Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date : Feb 16, 2023, 2:55:33 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Mar 12, 2023, 12:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name : Crystal Keleti | Contact Email : Crystal.keleti@mt.gov | Contact Phone : 406-444-4219