Shoreline Protection Administrator

SHORELINE PROTECTION ADMINISTRATOR

Division of Environmental Protection, Natural Resources Department, Polson, MT

The Shoreline Protection Administrator is a full functioning level position consisting of supervisory, administrative, and management duties involving the regulation of activities and structures in Reservation waters.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing regulations of activities and structures in Reservation waters
• Supervising staff and coordinating program administration
• Performing accounting and office practices management
• Utilizing maps, plats, and aerial photography to assess shoreline projects
• Providing public speaking and written communication on program matters
• Personnel management of administrative staff
• Ensuring compliance with Tribal and state regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, business management, or a natural resource field, and five years of progressively responsible work in resource management with demonstratable relations aspects; OR
• In the absence of a degree, at least eight years of progressively responsible experience in Tribal Government and Natural Resources Management
• Thorough knowledge of land descriptions, location techniques, program administration, accounting, office practices, procedures, computers and common software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite
• High degree of skill using maps, plats, aerial photography, public speaking, written communication, and personnel management
• Valid Montana driver’s license
• Ability to wear Tribal Government identification and safety apparel during field activities
• Successful completion of a certified online Defensive Driving course within six months of hire and every three years thereafter

Application requirements:
Applicants must submit a Tribal Employment Application, copies of relevant academic transcripts and/or certificates, a copy of a valid Montana driver’s license, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe (if other than CSKT), and a DD‑214 for veterans preference.

Additional information:
This position is not a (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant, if not already employed by CSKT, must pass a pre‑hire drug test and serve a mandatory six‑month probationary period.

Salary range is $31.25 to $35.92 per hour, including benefits:
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement, Long‑term Disability, and PTO & Paid Holidays.

To apply, contact Personnel at 406‑675‑2700 Ext. 1040. For more information, contact Chauncey Means, Environmental Protection Division Manager, at 406‑675‑2700 Ext. 7360.

This position will close on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm.

CSKT is a tribal member preference employer.