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*This position may be eligible for the statutory increase, effective July 1, 2025.* ** WORK UNIT OVERVIEW: The Board of Oil and Gas Conservation(BOGC)and its technical support staff are attached to the department for administrative purposes. The quasi-judicial board iscomprisedof seven members consisting of industry representatives, landowners, and an attorney. They administer Montana's oil and gas laws and the federal Underground Injection Control Program to promote conservation and prevent waste in the recovery of these resources through regulation of oil and gas exploration and production. The board and its staff issue drilling permits; classify wells;establishwell spacing units and pooling orders; inspect drilling, production, and seismic operations; investigate complaints; conduct engineering studies; and collect andmaintaincomplete well data and production information. *JOB OVERVIEW*: This position is theComplianceTechnicianand isresponsible forproviding services in support of department administrative and technical staff including technical level compliance activities, researching and mapping well locationsand various regulatory boundaries, assisting with plugging and reclamation project documentation,and ensuring the integrity of and public access to current BOGC information and data.Duties also includedeterminingwhere geological samples should be requiredusing independent judgment based on established criteria;and processing incoming drill cuttings and core samples to ensure the department's sample library is manageable, representative,accurateand up to date.Assistsin preparation of Environmental Assessments, gathers information from available sources to ensure compliance with MEPA in the EA/EIS process.The position performs or coordinates routine maintenance and repair activities of division vehiclesandoffice equipmentto ensureefficient,cost-effective operations,andmaximumlongevity. This position provides backup and coverage for other departmental staff when they are absent to ensure that essential duties are performed and mentors staff on incumbent’s responsibilities for the same purpose. Theposition reports to theAdministratoranddoes notsuperviseother staff. *Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): /These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent./* Compliance, Map Maintenance and Staff Support- Provide a variety of services in support of department administrative and technical staff to assist with ongoing operations including technical level compliance activities, researching and mapping well locations, assisting with plugging and reclamation project documentation, and ensuring the integrity of and public access to current BOGC information and data. Cutting and Core Sample Processing - Using independent judgment based on established criteria determine which wells should be sampled; process incoming drill cuttings and core samples according to established guidelines to ensure the department's sample library is manageable, representative, accurate, and up to date. Other duties as assigned- This position will also be asked to provide backup and coverage/assistance to other departmental staff when key personnel are absent, and perform other duties as assigned by the administrator in support of the ongoing BOGC mission and objectives. This includes managing special projects, attending meetings and conferences, providingbackup forother staff,participating in ongoing training and educational programs as directed,lifting and moving heavy boxes or filing cabinets, picking up necessary maintenance supplies, driving to airportto pick up samples or staffand a variety of other duties as directed.The position performs or coordinates routine maintenance and repair activities of division vehiclesandoffice equipmentto ensureefficient,cost-effective operations, andmaximumlongevity. *Supervision: *This position does not supervise. All applicants must submit the following (only electronic materials will be accepted): * Resume * Cover Letter HELPFUL HINT: You must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application. Benefits: * Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays * Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage * Retirement Plans * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.  If you have any questions or would like to review the job description for this position, please email Makayla Mangold at [email protected]. *Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):* * High School Diploma and two years of post-secondary training in life sciences * One year of work experience in the petroleum is preferred * Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: * This position requiresknowledge of;monitoring for compliance with drillpermitting requirements andsampling policies, regulations and requirements; map maintenance; linear and aerial measurements as applied to various scale maps; investigative and analysis techniques; petroleum engineering and geological terms and formation names; drilling permitting requirements; State, Department, and Board goals, objectives, policies, and procedures;fee collection and recording;interpreting and applying laws to a set of facts; information systems operation and troubleshooting; database and paper records management;andbasicoffice/break roommachineoperation and repairs.The position requires knowledge of professional office practices and procedures, to include business communications, customer service, computersand networks, office equipment and software applications;business communications; business English, spelling,compositionand grammar; mathematics; and customer service practices.These dutiesalso requireknowledge of facility maintenance equipment, vehicle maintenance, lawn care equipment, and other basic maintenance equipment. * The position requires skill inidentifying wells and designating them appropriately on maps and reports;,standard and specialized office software (e.g., relational databases, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.);identifying and solving issues and problems;prioritizing projects; verbal and written communication;the use of repair and maintenanceequipment; and the ability to diagnose and repair minor equipment problems;troubleshooting and handling many divers tasks that require a broad spectrumof mental and physical skills. * This position requires the abilityestablish and maintain positive professional relationships with agency staff, industry representatives, and the public;to manage and prioritize multiple drafting projects;communicate effectively with staff, members of the public,drilling firms, and others; analyze, interpret, and explainwell location data, reports and maps;utilize critical thinking and judgment;andmanage and maintain drill and core samples.Also required is the ability to work independently with a minimum of direct supervision; torepresentthe agency to other agencies and the public; travel within the state to meetings; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and to develop and organize procedures and adapt to unusual work situations. *S**pecial Information:* Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months. *Eligibility to Work:* In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card". **Title:** *Compliance Technician* **Location:** *Billings* **Requisition ID:** *25140909*