Job Description

Description
UM’s Center for Integrated Research on the Environment’s (CIRE) Environmental Compliance Program Manager serves a crucial role in the organization and will be a key partner to the Director and Associate Director in ensuring continuity of day-to-day operations. The Environmental Compliance Program Manager works with a high degree of independence, decision-making and initiative in managing complex environmental compliance tasks and projects executed for Federal, Tribal and State partners on their installations.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director, the Environmental Compliance Program Manager will:

Serve as Principal Investigator (PI) for task-based research projects as assigned in their area of expertise and successfully manage project budgets and timelines
Coordinate, manage and supervise the personnel, equipment and logistics required for successful execution of CIRE projects assigned to them
Prepare progress and final reports and other documents and communications as required
Exercise independent analysis and judgment in prioritizing situations requiring attention and take steps to ensure strategic and operational priorities progress in a timely fashion
Demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills in managing the flow of issues and projects and successfully address problems within the Center
Assist the Director and Associate Director in managing day-to-day collaboration with Federal, Tribal, State, and private-sector partners
Assist the Director and Associate Director in managing internal University of Montana collaboration among faculty, colleges, schools, departments, and labs, and external collaboration with other institutions of higher learning and private companies
Assist in the development of task-based research proposals offered and executed by the Center
Assist in the review and editing of internal and external pre-award and post-award agreement and contract documents and other associated documents and communications
Seek new task-based research opportunities with existing and new Federal, State and Tribal partners and actively and positively promote the capabilities of the University of Montana and CIRE
Professionally represent CIRE and the University of Montana at conferences, conventions, and meetings
Manage other projects and related functions as assigned by the Director or Associate Director
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Program Management or a combination of a Bachelor’s degree and a professional certification in Program Management and ten (10) years’ experience successfully managing the execution of task-based environmental compliance projects on federal government installations in the Midwest or West.

Ability to coordinate and manage complex task-based research projects in the discipline of environmental compliance
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion in working with sensitive and proprietary information
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills
Ability to perform complex tasks while prioritizing multiple projects
Sound judgement necessary to make critical administrative and procedural decisions
Leadership skills and the ability to oversee and manage complex, challenging tasks
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong internal and external working relationships
Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule work projects for self and others
Ability to thoughtfully manage conflict
Ability to professionally represent CIRE and the University of Montana at conferences, conventions, and meetings
Ability to facilitate effective meetings and collaborative processes
Ability to effectively present project results and findings to agencies, cooperators and the public
Experience with MS Office Suite, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Additional Information
Position is part-time, 0.5 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, and wellness program.

Screening of applications will begin after the closing date, however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
Three (3) professional references- Names and contact information
The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking. Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.

Testing: Individual hiring departments withing the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). The University of Montana will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Further, based on the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Dept. of State, the University may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the University is not able to pay the $100,000 payment accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.