Air Quality Permitting Services Section Supervisor

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Environmental Quality in Helena seeks an Air Quality Permitting Services Section Supervisor to lead the permits process and regulatory reviews, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields and 3+ years of progressively responsible experience, including leadership. Telework is limited; this is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, life science, chemistry, physics, or related natural resources field.
• Experience leading people, including supervision, is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff in preparation and issuance of air quality permits and regulatory reviews.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Permitting Services Section.
• Align section operations with DEQ’s strategic plans and communicate priorities clearly.
• Mentor staff and foster a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or natural resources

Job description

Job Description - Air Quality Permitting Services Section Supervisor (26142344)

Position Title:

Air Quality Permitting Services Section Supervisor - ( 26142344 )

We are recruiting for the Section Supervisor position within the Permitting Services Section of the Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Air Quality Bureau. The Permitting Services Section is one of four sections within the Air Quality Bureau that are tasked with regulatory oversight and maintaining healthy air quality for a thriving Montana.This position is responsible for the leadership and management of programs and supervision of staff in the preparation and issuance of air quality permits, including environmental review pursuant to the Montana Environmental Policy Act, thereby ensuring impacts from new or modified sources of air pollution comply with the laws, rules, and applicable health and welfare-based federal and state air quality standards.

The Permitting Services Section Supervisor leads a diverse group of professionals by creating a culture of excellence, professionalism, and collaboration. The supervisor serves as a mentor and role model for staff and is on the forefront of air quality permitting review and approval in Montana.

The Permitting Services Section Supervisor is responsible for the implementation of agency, division, and bureau direction and the oversight of day-to-day operations of the section. This position leads staff to accomplish goals by clearly and effectively communicating priorities and expectations to personnel, develops and coordinates annual work plans with personnel, provides meaningful and timely feedback to personnel, manages personnel, implements a professional growth program, and aligns section operations with DEQ’s strategic plans. The person in this position works with the Bureau Chief to establish direction, identify strategy, inform on issues of interest/controversy, and assess effectiveness of operations.

At DEQ, our goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. The Permitting Services Section Supervisor is a key position in the pursuit of DEQ’s mission. DEQ staff are dedicated to this mission and to the values of the agency. Staff come to DEQ to use their science/engineering background for permitting determinations, analyses, application reviews, study reviews, collaboration, etc. Come be a part of DEQ!

The Permitting Section Supervisor position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of state and regulatory framework associated with air quality, as well as being skilled with communication and effective leadership. Applicants skilled in communication and effective leadership and with a commitment to learning the applicable state and regulatory framework are also viable candidates. More details are available upon request.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, life science, chemistry, physics, or a related degree in natural resource s science and three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in an environmental field. Demonstrated experience in successfully leading people is required, although this may be from roles other than formal supervisory experience.

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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: $

85,044.00 - 92,506.00 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

1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 15 % of the Time

Primary Location

Helena Agency : Department of Environmental Quality Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Sep 21, 2026, 6:00:00 AM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Oct 5, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name : Tiffany Daley | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the 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.