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Help protect Montana's water resources and public health as a Water Quality Permitting Scientist (MPDES) in the Water Protection Bureau at the Department of Environmental Quality. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of environmental science and policy by implementing the Montana Water Quality Act and Clean Water Act. Water Quality Permitting Scientists are responsible for: - Performing scientific and technical analyses of water quality data to inform regulatory decisions. - Reviewing and implementing state and federal statues, rules, and policies. - Reviewing specifications and processes at public works and industrial facilities - Writing technical documents for a general audience - Building stakeholder relationships grounded in excellent customer service and responsive collaboration. The following skills are key to success in this role: - Clear written and verbal communication - Managing multiple technical projects - Excellent record keeping - Systems thinking and evide...Quality, Permit, Scientist, Water, Technology, Environmental