Department of Environmental Quality

Objectives

• Work with the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) to implement a nation-wide environmental Application Programing Interface
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Goal 4, Objective Four: G2G (Agency-to-Agency, Government-to-Local Government, State-to-State) Implement enterprise technologies that facilitate communication, data access, and information sharing between government entities to reduce costs and increase collaboration. & Goal 4, Objective Two: G2B (Government-to-Business) - Provide businesses with simplified access to government information and services, to result in more efficient interactions and transactions that save businesses time and money.
• Create a sustainable financial mechanism with support from the regulated community to enhance future DEQ digital transformation
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Goal 1, Objective Five: Statewide Investment Management - Implement an IT investment management framework to better oversee investment projects and maintain established budgets, time frames, and reporting processes.

Objectives

• Deploy new DEQ information technology investments on LEED-certified facilities and platforms to the maximum extent possible.
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Goal 5, Objective One: BRM - Establish guiding principles for employees and promote positive business relationships.
• Move three existing DEQ systems to LEED-certified facilities/platforms
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Goal 5, Objective One: BRM - Establish guiding principles for employees and promote positive business relationships.

Objectives

• Deploy an agency-wide permitting system on a SaaS or low-code platform that can interface with existing agency-wide systems
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Goal 2, Objective Two: Shared - Decrease duplication and deliver shared SaaS solutions when possible.
• Deploy an agency-wide constituent relationship management system on a SaaS or low-code platform that can interface with existing agency-wide systems
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Goal 2, Objective Two: Shared - Decrease duplication and deliver shared SaaS solutions when possible.
• Lead the digital transformation of the State of Montana natural resource agencies by deploying three new cloud-based technologies available to citizens and the regulated community that improve the quality, timeliness, security, and accuracy of the bidirectional data we share.
  State Strategic Plan Objective Reference: Goal 4, Objective One: Modernization – Utilize new processes and technologies to create an IT environment that enables business, improves services, and facilitates innovation.

Number of FTE: 4

The mission of Air, Energy & Mining is to: protect human health and the environment by promoting clean air and minimizing pollution; work with Montana communities and stakeholders to permit and regulate hard rock, coal and opencut mining; and to provide information to Montanans on the full spectrum of energy resources, including production, conservation, and renewable opportunities.

Number of FTE: 18

The mission of Centralized Services is to provide quality products and professional services to Department of Environmental Quality staff and programs.

Number of FTE: 8

The mission of Waste Management and Remediation is to protect human health and the environment by preventing exposure to contaminants; work with Montana communities and businesses to implement effective material management and cleanup strategies; and oversee compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Number of FTE: 11

The mission of Water Quality is to create support and implement measures to conserve water resources and ensure that clean lakes, streams, and rivers remain part of Montana’s natural heritage.