Reclamation Specialist

Overview

Job Description - Reclamation Specialist ).

Position title:

Reclamation Specialist in the Opencut Mining section of the Air, Energy & Mining Division. The Reclamation Specialist evaluates the scientific and regulatory integrity of permit applications; conducts compliance activities to resolve violations; and develops programmatic and regulatory standards and procedures.

• Conduct and coordinate detailed reviews of mine permit applications and mining and reclamation activities.
• Write environmental assessments.
• Develop programmatic procedures for compliance assistance and data integrity.
• Assess regulatory implications for mining and reclamation activities.
• Conduct regular mine inspections and recommend compliance actions via inspection reports and violation letters.
• Develop appropriate standards for successful reclamation; review bond release applications; and calculate and/or influence reclamation bond determinations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including operators and their consultants; county and local governments; landowners and the general public; state and federal agencies; and other DEQ sections with overlapping regulatory authority.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals from within the DEQ, other agencies, and private parties to evaluate the cumulative effects of mining and reclamation projects.

At the Department of Environmental Quality, our goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ values leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and decision making, and supports cross-agency collaboration to solve environmental challenges.

The Reclamation Specialist position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression. This position may be eligible for occasional telework.

• Bachelor's degree in physical, earth, or life sciences.
• Two years of directly related experience.
• 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 ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) by the closing date of the announcement.

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: $63,960.00 - $78,000.00 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, up to 10% of the time. Primary

Location:

Helena.

Agency:
Department of Environmental Quality. Union:
Montana Federation of Public Employees.

Posting Date:
Jan 30, 2026. Closing Date:
Feb 17, 2026.

Cover Letter, Resume.

Contact Name:
Tiffany Daley | Email:
Tiffany.

Daley | Phone: .

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