Plant Science Specialist

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science, plant science, agricultural science, environmental science, or closely related field.

• Two years of job-related work experience.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.​​​

Benefits:

Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation package! Upon date of hire, employees working at least half-time for more than six months are eligible for:

• Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, and EAP.
• Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan.
• 15 working days of annual leave, 12 days of sick leave and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises.
• Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.77% of your annual salary.  A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available.  Vesting criteria applies.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness.

E-Verify: This agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/