Job Posting- Terrestrial Program Leader
Avista
Terrestrial Program Leader
Location: Noxon, MT
Full-time
Salary: $77,595 - $114,838
Application Due Date: 06/21/2026
Application Link: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/AVI1000AMAST/JobBoard/362abf68-95c3-4b17-a39d-76a6efe5ff18/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=f07050fe-5826-42ab-8ba6-0cd9f9641c05
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We are seeking a motivated and experienced Terrestrial Program Leader to oversee and advance our land-based environmental programs associated with the Clark Fork Project FERC License. This role is responsible for leading a diverse portfolio of recreation, land use, wildlife, and habitat initiatives that support long-term environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. The Terrestrial Program Leader serves as the primary point of contact for all terrestrial matters, managing over 4,000 acres of company lands and more than 40 recreation sites, while ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. This position combines technical expertise with program leadership, requiring independent decision-making, development of work plans and reports, contract oversight, and full accountability for program budgets and outcomes.
In addition to program management, this role plays a critical leadership and community-facing function. The Terrestrial Program Leader directly supervises field staff, provides day-to-day direction and mentoring, and coordinates contractor activities to deliver complex, multi-disciplinary projects. The individual leads stakeholder engagement efforts, including technical advisory committees and stakeholder subgroups, and regularly interacts with agencies, Tribes, landowners, and the public. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in both office and field settings. The position requires a significant in-person presence to support field operations, respond to emerging issues, and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.