Engineering Compliance Specialist

Job Description - Engineering Compliance Specialist )

Position Title:

Engineering Compliance Specialist - )

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference for human health and the environment? Do you enjoy applying science, logic, and communicating with people to solve everyday problems?

Consider being part of a progressive team of environmental professionals that help prevent pollution of our air, water, and soil. We take on unique challenges that require curiosity, technical expertise, and regulatory understanding.

The Engineering Bureau Compliance Specialist investigates potential environmental violations through desk audits and field inspections, documents site conditions and takes samples, and makes risk-based determinations regarding appropriate actions to resolve violations. Specialists work with the public, consultants, internal and external stakeholders and/or partner agencies and attorneys providing guidance to help facilitate timely resolution of violations.

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!

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Health Science, or any field related to environmental program management.
• Two years of environmentally related work experience involving field work with preferred skills in environmental sampling and interpretation of analytical results.
• Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
• Occupational experience with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.), Adobe Acrobat, GPS, digital camera, and scientific sampling and/or monitoring equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Level 200 Incident Command System (ICS) training.
• Current valid Driver's License and clean driving record in accordance with State of Montana Vehicle Use Policy.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicant Pool Statement:
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment:
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $58,760. Yearly Telework Eligibility:
Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

• Number of Openings: 1
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Job Type: Standard
• Shift: Day Job
• Travel:
  Yes, 15% of the Time
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Helena
• Agency:
  Department of Environmental Quality
• Union:
  Montana Federation of Public Employees
• Posting Date:
  Jan 21, 2026, 7:00:00 AM
• Closing Date:
  Feb 5, 2026, 6:59:00 AM

Applications, including supplemental materials such as cover letter or resume, must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) by the closing date of the announcement. In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge and skills have prepared you for this position.

Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name:
Tiffany Daley | Contact Email:
Tiffany.

Daley | Contact Phone:  The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay tana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.