Program Support Specialist

Program Support Specialist

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. Whether it's the water you drink at a restaurant, the air you breathe on a hike, or the energy that lights up your home — we provide environmental oversight, clean-up, and energy resource information to the people and businesses of Montana. We are actively recruiting for a Program Support Specialist for our Engineering Bureau. This Program Support Specialist performs high-level administrative services and program support by conducting research, preparing and editing documents, handling communications and information requests, conducting web site maintenance, providing data and records management, and other duties as assigned. This position performs support functions such as preparing correspondence, proofing materials, mail processing, assisting visitors, managing main phone lines, arranging conference calls, and making arrangements for travel, meetings, or events. The position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year or relevant experience with demonstrated skill in the use of office software and equipment.
• Some college or post-high school education or training preferred.
• May require 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. In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position.

Applications, including supplemental materials such as cover letter or resume, must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site by the closing date of the announcement.

Salary: $21.37-23.42 Hourly

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible

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, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location: Helena

Agency: Department of Environmental Quality

Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date: Jun 26, 2026, 6:00:00 AM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Jul 11, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name: Tiffany Daley

Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

Contact Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

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 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.