Air Quality Permitting Services Section Supervisor

Job Description

We are recruiting for the Section Supervisor position within the Permitting Services Section of the Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) Air Quality Bureau. The Permitting Services Section is one of four sections within the Air Quality Bureau that are tasked with regulatory oversight and maintaining healthy air quality for a thriving Montana. This position is responsible for the leadership and management of
programs and supervision of staff in the preparation and issuance of air quality permits, including environmental review pursuant to the Montana Environmental Policy Act, thereby ensuring impacts from new or modified sources of air pollution comply with the laws, rules, and applicable health and welfare-based federal and state air quality standards.
The Permitting Services Section Supervisor leads a diverse group of professionals by creating a culture of excellence, professionalism, and collaboration. The supervisor serves as a mentor and role model for staff and is on the forefront of air quality permitting review and approval in Montana.
The Permitting Services Section Supervisor is responsible for the implementation of agency, division, and bureau direction and the oversight of day-to-day operations of the section. This position leads staff to accomplish goals by clearly and effectively communicating priorities and expectations to personnel, develops and coordinates annual work plans with personnel, provides meaningful and timely feedback to personnel, manages personnel, implements a professional growth program, and aligns section operations with DEQ's strategic plans. The person in this position works with the Bureau Chief to establish direction, identify strategy, inform on issues of interest/controversy, and assess effectiveness of operations.
At DEQ, our goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. The Permitting Services Section Supervisor is a key position in the pursuit of DEQ's mission. DEQ staff are dedicated to this mission and to the values of the agency. Staff come to DEQ to use their science/engineering background for permitting determinations, analyses, application reviews, study reviews, collaboration, etc. Come be a part of DEQ!
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter through the State of Montana Careers site. In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, skills and abilities have prepared you for this position, including but not limited to: 1) developing and maintaining a culture of excellence in implementing air quality regulations 2) leading program improvements, 3) working with stakeholders on ongoing issues related to program implementation, and 4) growing and mentoring staff.
The Permitting Section Supervisor position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of state and regulatory framework associated with air quality, as well as being skilled with communication and effective leadership. Applicants skilled in communication and effective leadership and with a commitment to learning the applicable state and regulatory framework are also viable candidates. More details are available upon request.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, life science, chemistry, physics, or a related degree in natural resource
s
science

and three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in an environmental field. Demonstrated experience in successfully leading people is required, although this may be from roles other than formal supervisory experience.
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: $

85,044.00

-

92,506.00

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
:

000 - None

Posting Date
:

Sep 21, 2026, 2:00:00 AM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)
:

Oct 5, 2026, 1:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials
:

Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name
:

Tiffany Daley

|

Contact Email
:

Tiffany.Daley@mt.gov

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Contact Phone
:

4064444218

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.
Montana 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.

Requirements

requirements include a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, life science, chemistry, physics, or a related degree in natural resource
s
science

and three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in an environmental field. Demonstrated experience in successfully leading people is required, although this may be from roles other than formal supervisory experience.
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: $

85,044.00

-

92,506.00

Yearly

Telework Eligibility
:

Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)