Remote Section Leader, Water Quality & Wetlands

Water Resources Office; 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

The Water Resources Office at the Montana Department of Environmental Quality seeks a Nonpoint Source and Wetlands Section Supervisor to lead the section within the Water Quality Planning Bureau. The role guides staff, aligns operations with agency priorities, and coordinates with division programs to support water-quality goals.

You will provide strategic leadership, manage budgets, promote continuous improvement, and foster collaboration with local, state, federal, and Tribal partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Aquatic Biology, Geology, or closely related field.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible experience including demonstrated leadership or supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support staff by communicating priorities and expectations; develop annual work plans.
• Direct day-to-day section operations and align work with DEQ strategic plans.
• Coordinate with division programs to support an integrated water-quality improvement process.
• Provide statewide leadership for nonpoint source pollution management and wetland conservation.
• Manage program funding and budgets; monitor expenditures and evaluate results.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and pursue collaborative, locally supported solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Project management

Budgeting

Staff development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

The Water Resources Office at the Montana Department of Environmental Quality seeks a Nonpoint Source and Wetlands Section Supervisor to lead the section within the Water Quality Planning Bureau. The role guides staff, aligns operations with agency priorities, and coordinates with division programs to support water-quality goals.

You will provide strategic leadership, manage budgets, promote continuous improvement, and foster collaboration with local, state, federal, and Tribal partners to