Technical Advisor

Northern Plains is a grassroots conservation organization that organizes Montanans to protect our water quality, family farms and ranches, and our unique quality of life.

Job Description

Northern Plains Resource Council seeks a qualified independent contractor to serve as a technical advisor/consultant. The Technical Advisor will participate in the ongoing implementation of the Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) with Sibanye-Stillwater that oversees work at the company’s platinum-palladium operation in Montana’s Beartooth Mountains. This is the largest active mine in Montana.  

The precedent-setting Good Neighbor Agreement is a contract that was signed in 2000 as a way to ensure that this large hardrock mine would minimize impacts to nearby communities and natural resources. The Agreement’s parties today are Sibanye-Stillwater, Northern Plains Resource Council, and two community groups affiliated with Northern Plains – Stillwater Protective Association and Cottonwood Resource Council.

For more information about the Good Neighbor Agreement, visit these links:

• Northern Plains’ website and a look at how the Agreement came to be.

Note: Hours worked will average 80-90 hours/month throughout the year, with certain months requiring 120 hours or more.

Responsibilities

The work will require becoming familiar and involved with the activities conducted under the Agreement, including:

• Participation in water quality monitoring, review and analyze water quality data and prepare water quality reports
• Involvement in regulatory permit activities including Hard Rock Mine Operating Permits and MPDES Permits
• Participation in regulatory oversight and independent mine inspections,
• Participation in multi-stakeholder meetings, and
• Involvement in internal meetings and project planning activities with representatives of Northern Plains and affiliate members. 

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a relevant science and/or engineering degree and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience;
• You must be willing to work flexible hours, be based in the Bozeman-Billings corridor;
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
• Have experience and/or a strong interest in working with non-government organizations. 

Compensation

• Hourly rate depends on experience and qualifications.

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to email: 

• cover letter
• résumé
• two references

Applications are due May 28, 2021. Applications will be reviewed when received.