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At the Department of Environmental Quality, our ultimate goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value the people 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. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality! DEQ is recruiting for an Application Development Supervisor within the Information Technology Bureau (ITB). This is a full‑time, in‑person position based in Helena, Montana; regular daily presence in the Helena office is required and remote work is not available for this role. The Application Development Supervisor will lead a team of computer system analysts responsible for maintenance and development of internal software applications, application and database planning, provisioning, and maintenance operations. The Supervisor supports critical agency integration services and triaging of customer support requests. In this role, you will: · Lead, coach, and evaluate a team of application developers and analysts through all phases of the software development lifecycle, from intake and requirements through deployment and maintenance. · Prioritize and manage a mix of enhancement, maintenance, and integration work, aligning the team’s backlog with DEQ and ITB priorities. · Partner with business program leaders to understand their needs, translate them into clear technical work, and communicate realistic timelines and tradeoffs. · Champion modern development practices, code quality, and secure, reliable applications. · Invest your time in 1:1s, coaching, and career development for your team. You bring: · A servant-leader mindset: you remove roadblocks, listen actively, and give team credit for wins. · Experience leading people (formally or informally) through change, competing priorities, and complex projects. · Clear, confident communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. · Commitment to the value of collaboration. Our ITB leadership team practices servant leadership and is passionate about building a silo‑free, collaborative culture. As a supervisor, you will be expected to model curiosity, transparency, and support for your team’s growth, and to partner closely with peers across the bureau and agency. If this matches your vision of leadership, we encourage you to apply. The Application Development Supervisor position includes a career ladder with clearly defined competencies for professional development and pay progression. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. A comparable combination of education, certifications, and progressively responsible experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. At least five years of progressive responsible experience in areas such as application development, systems analysis, project management, or end‑user support, including demonstrated experience leading people or teams (formal supervisory experience preferred but not required). Ability and commitment to work on-site in Helena, MT each scheduled workday. Typical schedule is Monday – Friday, standard business hours with occasional flexibility based on agency needs. Cover letter and resume required. In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position. **Title:** *Application Development Supervisor * **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25142938*