Statewide Water Resources Division Leader

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expense reimbursement

Generous paid leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Telehealth

Longevity pay

Job summary

Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) seeks a Division Administrator for Water Resources to lead a 150‑person team and oversee a multi‑million dollar budget. This executive role shapes statewide water policy, rights administration, and infrastructure programs.

The role requires senior leadership experience, strong budgeting, and the ability to coordinate with the Governor’s Office, legislators, tribes, and local governments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, law, environmental science, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in regulatory or program administration, water or natural resource management, and related fields.
• Senior‑level leadership experience with staff supervision, oversight of multiple programs, and significant budget management responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and management for WRD, setting goals and performance expectations.
• Lead a highly skilled team through change and complex issues with public and stakeholder interest.
• Oversee budgeting and finance, defend the division budget, and align staffing with priorities.
• Advise DNRC leadership and Governor’s Office on statewide water resource policy and issues.
• Represent the Department before legislative committees, federal agencies, tribes, and local governments.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder relations

Policy development

Public speaking

Change management

Water policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, law, environmental science, or related field

Job description

Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) seeks a Division Administrator for Water Resources to lead a 150‑person team and oversee a multi‑million dollar budget. This executive role shapes statewide water policy, rights administration, and infrastructure programs.

The role requires senior leadership experience, strong budgeting, and the ability to coordinate with the Governor’s Office, legislators, tribes, and local governments.