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Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations. The DNRC believes employees are their most important asset. The DNRC empowers employees to exercise professional judgment in carrying out their duties. Employees are provided with the training and tools necessary to achieve the mission. Both team effort and individual employee expertise are supported and sustained. *Core Values:* The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Forestry and Trust Land Division recognizes that building a collaborative, professional, and inclusive work environment is critical to fulfilling our mission of managing, protecting, and promoting stewardship of Montana’s forests and lands for the benefit of current and future generations and our trust beneficiaries. We hold ourselves to these high standards as we are accountable to the people of Montana. * We value and respect each other. * We create collaborative work environments. * We build and maintain strong relationships. * We practice accountability. * We celebrate our successes and take pride in our work. *Job Overview: * The GNA Environmental Planning Specialist assists with program development and manages key projects to support a statewide program which increases the quantity and quality of completed National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) analysis on federal land located within Montana. Provide leadership, administrative, and technical direction to GNA staff working on NEPA projects and implement NEPA-cleared projects. Serve as the project leader and as an integrated interdisciplinary team member on complex NEPA projects and oversee complex NEPA analysis that third-party contractors perform. The position may serve as the lead on several projects at one time. Additionally, this position will act as a DNRC’s subject matter expert who is responsible for developing strong relationships with federal partners as well as providing influence regarding their NEPA processes. NEPA’s complexity requires specialized knowledge including comprehensive and current knowledge of NEPA legal and policy developments, local environmental concerns, procedural protections, public participation, cumulative impacts assessment, alternatives analysis, public participation methods, and Forestry and Trust Lands Division policies, rules, laws, business systems and processes. Required skills include researching, analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating complex information. This position is integral to the GNA’s success in ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and rules. The ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously, switch focus quickly and continually re-prioritize tasks is critical. *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. * *Advanced NEPA Project Management: * Manage complex NEPA projects and complete environmental analyses to facilitate the management of additional acres through timber sales, thinning, mastication, etc. * *Program Development: * The Environmental Planning Specialist identifies gaps in knowledge and procedures and assists in developing approaches to implement and improve the program. * *Program Administration and other Duties Assigned: * *APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE: * * Online State of Montana application * 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.  Look here, https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service to learn more and see if you may qualify! *If you are interested in a complete job description, please contact HR at [email protected]. *Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):* The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in natural resource management or a related field, and four years’ experience including field work, Environmental Planning and Analysis (NEPA, MEPA or similar) contract administration, or compliance, complex project management, as well as supervisory responsibilities. Alternate combinations of education and experience that have resulted in the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be considered (e.g., a high school diploma and six years directly related experience). *Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:* The position requires knowledge of the principles and practices within the National Environmental Protection Act, commercial and non-commercial forest treatment, and implementing service contracts. The position requires skill in researching, interpreting, and analyzing complex legal/statutory information, the ability to provide clear and concise explanations of issues and procedures to a variety of audiences. Skills in project management and contracting, including developing RFP’s, working with procurement experts, and contract administration are required and highly valued. High level project management skills and experience must be evident. The incumbent must be able to determine how field work and environmental analysis relates to contractual obligations and must possess the ability to evaluate the work of others. Required computer skills include operation of personal computers and program data applications and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as a working understanding of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Requires experience in preparing reports and making recommendations, providing technical assistance and program information to management, clients, or public groups; interpreting and applying state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to natural resource management activities and writing technical reports. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to individuals, groups and representatives from other organizations; the ability to coordinate and direct multiple resources to complete work objectives, work on multiple projects simultaneously; work well with others and maintain a positive working environment. *SPECIAL 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:** *Program Specialist 2 - Good Neighbor Authority Environmental Planning Specialist * **Location:** *Missoula* **Requisition ID:** *25141626*