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At the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), our work impacts all Montanans.Our agency mission is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana – watch it in actionhere!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 fora Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Coordinator for the agency, ensuring consistent implementation of environmental review statutes and rules. MEPA, required for state actions, is similar to its federal counterpart the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The position also supports implementation of the Major Facility Siting Act (MFSA), including application review. The MEPA Coordinator is responsible for managing a variety of contract projects, which includes contract development and administration, negotiations with cooperators, and review and approval of work procedures and results. The position directs and/or coordinates environmental evaluations (e.g., EAs, EISs, etc.); analyzes document drafts, identifies and resolves deficiencies, and ensures technical and legal defensibility; develops solutions to a range of environmental and administrative problems involved with or affected by MEPA regulations; conducts or coordinates public hearings; provides expert consultation and advice to program managers and staff on specific MEPA-related issues; and develops and delivers training programs for department managers and program staff. These duties also require skills in evaluating environmental standards, statutory requirements, and scientific and/or technical documentation, negotiating viable solutions and alternatives to often conflicting administrative, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The position coordinates MFSA and/or MEPA implementation within the Department by analyzing operational needs and developing rule and policy recommendations to meet those needs. Although the Coordinator does not administratively supervise other personnel, the position does provide direct project management oversight to agency staff, persons from other state and federal agencies and contractors involved with various projects. The position also monitors certified projects to ensure compliance with MFSA. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality’s employees are the heart of our organization and culture. Our wellness committee and mentorship program are employee-led and provide educational events, small interest-based social groups, and opportunities to grow personally and professionally with guidance from a mentor. Helena is an outdoor recreator’s paradise—home to miles of trails, glistening lakes and winter skiing. Helena’s central location makes it easy to take a day trip to Missoula or Bozeman and it’s within driving distance of two breathtaking national parks. The downtown walking mall features shops, restaurants and breweries with events and live music throughout the year. For more about the Helena experience, visit:https://helenamt.com/ * Bachelor’s degree in physical, earth, social or life sciences * Two years of directly related experience with MEPA or NEPA. * Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case by case basis. /Montana DEQ may consider alternative combinations of education and experience on a case-by-case basis./ **Title:** *Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Coordinator* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25141310*