Environmental Engineer III - Return Utah (full time)

Salary: $25.33 - $52.69 Hourly

Location : Salt Lake County, UT

Job Type: Returnship

Job Number: 43664

Agency: 480 Department of Environmental Quality

Unit: 6212 DEQ SHW RCRA Grant

Opening Date: 01/09/2025

Closing Date: 1/22/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA: Exempt

Recruiter: Kathy Thiriot | 801.538.4624 | kthiriot@utah.gov

# of Openings: 1

Location: 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah

Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.

Job Description

The Return Utah program is similar to an internship designed for adults looking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence. These opportunities are structured as return-to-work positions that provide the experience, training, skills, and mentoring an individual's need to return to the workforce.

Return Utah is a 16-week program for people who have taken a career break for at least one or more years for reasons such as starting or raising a family, caring for a family member, chronic illness, enhanced education, other personal/career related needs, etc. Those serving, separated, or retired from military service and their spouses and/or partners are not required to meet the two-year requirement. A career break of any length makes them eligible to participate in the program.

This is a full-time, intent-to-hire Return Utah opportunity. Upon completion of the program, based on performance, participants may receive an offer of employment.

To Be Eligible For This Return-to-work Opportunity, Candidates Must:

• Be on a career break of one or more years at time of application unless currently serving, recently separated, retired from military service, or supporting a military spouse/partner.
• Have prior professional experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning to a full-time position
  
  

The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill an Environmental Engineer III position in the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. This position may be filled at any of the advertised levels listed below. Salary depends on experience and the job level offered within the series.

Job Description

• Evaluate field investigation work plans and reports.
• Evaluate groundwater sampling and monitoring data.
• Evaluate remedial design work plans and reports; assess implementation of remedial alternatives; oversee design and construction.
• Evaluate remedial activities; efficacy; long-term monitoring and maintenance.
  
  

Best Qualified Candidate

The best qualified candidate will have at least 3-5 years' experience in Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste investigation and remediation. Experience with site characterization of various media (soil, groundwater, air) and multiple chemicals (organic and inorganic); sampling (soil, groundwater, soil vapor) experience; selection of and evaluation of the design of remedial alternatives; evaluation of as-built plans (engineered landfill covers); evaluating groundwater data, groundwater plumes, and trends; and closure and post closure.

Preferences

• BS in science-related field OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and paid professional employment directly related to the above tasks
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, preferred but not required
• PE preferred but not required
  
  

Job Series

The selected candidate for this position may be brought in as an Environmental Engineer I with a salary range of $25.33 - $40.19, an Environmental Engineer II with a salary range of $29.82 - $47.30 per hour, or an Environmental Engineer III with a salary range of $33.23 - $52.69 per hour.

Work Location

This position may be eligible for a hybrid/flexible work schedule after an initial training. Our office is located at 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. A position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason. Note: Under Administrative Rule R13-4 all work must be performed within the State of Utah. As such employees should either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to within 30 days of their start date.

Why You Should Join Our Team

As a benefited employee of the State of Utah, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.

• Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage)
• 5 dental plan options (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other dental insurance coverage)
• 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
• Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
• Paid Time Off:
• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
• Annual leave increases with years of service.
• There are also 12 paid holidays.
  

The Agency

For more information about the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control,

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
  
  

Benefits:

The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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All your responses to this application must be supported by your work history and/or life experience. "See Resume or Work History" is not an acceptable answer for any question. Failure to include your complete work history and/or life experience in your profile will result in disqualification from further consideration. Do you understand these terms?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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To be eligible for this Return Utah opportunity, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• A career break of one year or more at the time of application, or underemployment (defined as limited opportunity and pay, or limited ability to utilize a full set of skills and/or abilities while working), or an affiliation with the United States military as a service member, veteran, or spouse/partner.
• Have prior professional experience in the functional area of interestBased on the criteria above, do you feel you are eligible to participate in the Return Utah program? (If you are unsure of your eligibility, we encourage you to still select yes and complete your application for consideration.)
• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Which of the following make you eligible for the Return Utah Program?

• Career Break of 1 year or more
• Currently Underemployed
• Military Servicemember
• Military Veteran
• Military Spouse/Partner
  
  

04

Do you have a Bachelor or higher degree in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering, or other engineering degree?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

How many years of paid professional experience do you have directly related to this position? (Note: 12 months equals 1 year of experience. College educational experience in a related field of study can substitute for work preferences.)

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 years or more
  
  

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Describe in detail your work experience or knowledge gained through education or other means as it relates to this position. This description must support the selection made above and be consistent with your resume. Please list degree(s) and the institution(s) from which it was obtained, courses, any special certificates or professional licenses and other professional training that qualifies you for this position.

07

Please rate your level of experience with field investigations, including determining nature and extent of contamination, hazardous waste remediation plans and oversight.

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
  
  

08

Describe in detail to support your rating of your experience with field investigations, including sampling, determination of nature and extent of contamination, hazardous waste remediation plans and oversight.

09

Please rate your level of experience in groundwater sampling, well installation, and review of groundwater data.

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
  
  

10

Describe in detail to support your rating of your experience in groundwater sampling, well installation, and review of groundwater data.

11

Please rate your level of experience in soil sampling and review of soil data.

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
  
  

12

Describe in detail to support your rating of your experience with soil sampling, types of sampling, and review of soil data.

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Please rate your level of experience conducting soil vapor investigations.

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
  
  

14

Describe in detail to support your rating of your experience conducting soil vapor investigations.

15

Please rate your level of experience with design, implementation, and evaluation of corrective action alternatives.

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
  
  

16

Describe in detail your experience with corrective action alternatives.

17

Please rate your level of experience writing technical reports, reviewing reports and drafting comments.

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
  
  

18

Describe in detail your experience writing technical reports, reviewing reports and drafting comments.

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Do you have your OHSA 40-hour HAZWOPER

• Yes
• No
• No, but able to obtain within six-months of hire
  
  

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Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

• State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah)
• Referred by a Friend or Family
• Indeed
• Other External Job Board or Site
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
• Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.)
• Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
• University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.)
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career or Job Fair
• Internship
• Interviewed for different position
• Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.)
• Other (not listed above)
  
  

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