Program Support Specialist

Socket.dev; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is recruiting a Program Support Specialist for the Public Water Supply Bureau to perform high‑level administrative services, conduct research, prepare and edit documents, handle communications and information requests, and manage data and records.

This position also handles website maintenance, travel and meeting arrangements, mail processing, assisting visitors, managing main phone lines, and supporting travel, meetings, or events to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year or relevant experience with demonstrated skill in the use of office software and equipment.
• Some college or post-high school education or training preferred.
• May require 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level administrative services and program support by conducting research, preparing and editing documents, handling communications and information requests, conducting web site maintenance, providing data and records management.
• Prepare correspondence, proofing materials, mail processing, assisting visitors, managing main phone lines, arranging conference calls, and making arrangements for travel, meetings, or events.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college or post-high school education or training preferred

Job description

At the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, our work impacts all Montanans. Our agency mission is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. Whether it's the water you drink at a restaurant, the air you breathe on a hike, or the energy that lights up your home - we provide environmental oversight, clean-up, and energy resource information to the people and businesses of Montana.

We are actively recruiting for a Program Support Specialist for our Public Water Supply Bureau.

This Program Support Specialist performs high-level administrative services and program support by conducting research, preparing and editing documents, handling communications and information requests, conducting web site maintenance, providing data and records management. This position performs support functions such as preparing correspondence, proofing materials, mail processing, assisting visitors, managing main phone lines, arranging conference calls, and making arrangements for travel, meetings, or events.

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

Effective February 23, 2026, this agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year or relevant experience with demonstrated skill in the use of office software and equipment.
• Some college or post-high school education or training preferred.
• May require 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.