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Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference towards increasing human health and protecting the environment? Consider being part of a team of environmental professionals that manage and regulate underground storage tank systems containing petroleum fuel products and hazardous substances throughout the great state of Montana. The goal of the Montana Underground Storage Tank (UST) Leak Prevention Program is to protect human health and the environment by preventing releases of petroleum and hazardous substances from UST systems. We are actively recruiting an Underground Storage Tank Specialist to join our team in the Tanks, Brownfields, & Federal Facilities (TBFF) Bureau of the Waste Management & Remediation Division. The Underground Storage Specialist conducts compliance inspection reviews, compliance inspector oversight inspections, enforcement activities, and facility follow-up tasks using program development tools such as Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Enforcement Requests. The position will conduct licensee training, stakeholder outreach, and complete environmental assessments. The Underground Storage Specialist will issue underground storage tank construction and operating permits in accordance with industry standards and Montana regulations. The position provides compliance assistance to the regulated community to ensure facilities achieve or remain in regulatory compliance by educating/coaching facility owners/operators on rules and requirements, conducting facility site visits, providing operator training materials and technical assistance to owner/operators on proper management, operation, and maintenance of underground storage tanks systems. 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. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value our staff and invest in their professional growth, promoting a culture of cross-agency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values – leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and decision making – are fundamental to our work. Our wellness committee and mentorship program (voluntary) 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, blue ribbon rivers and streams, and winter skiing opportunities. Helena is within driving distance of two breathtaking national parks and a multitude of public land recreational opportunities. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality! The position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression. This position may be eligible for occasional telework. *Detailed Minimum Qualifications:* • Bachelor's degree in education, environmental health, the biological or physical sciences or engineering, especially geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering or environmental sciences or a closely related field. • Two years of job-related experience. • Current valid Driver's License and clean driving record in accordance with State of Montana Vehicle Use Policy. • Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training is required upon hire and Medical Surveillance Program recommended enrollment is recommended. Other combinations of education and experience may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. **Title:** *Underground Storage Tank Specialist * **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25141315*