What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist III position at State of Utah?
The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill an Environmental Scientist III position in the Division of Drinking Water. 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
- Perform review, as related to drinking water source protection issues, in an effective and efficient manner with focuses on adding value to the quality of the project and providing services to water systems and consultants.
- Follow up and follow through on assigned projects.
- Complete assigned sanitary surveys before the end of October of the year assigned.
- Assist with management of the Division’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) workflows and tasks.
Best Qualified Candidate
Incumbents in this job are fully competent geologists who utilize advanced training, experience and independent judgement to perform a wide range of technically complex source protection assignments and/or major multifaceted projects with minimal supervision. Depth of experience allows incumbents to organize, administer and resolve source protection problems and regulation conflicts. Assesses feasibility of proposed complex engineering plans, projects, systems or equipment for compliance to state and federal environmental rules and regulations. Maintains liaison with water systems and design engineers and coordinates the environmental rules and regulations.
Preferences
- Degree in Geology/Engineering (Civil preferred) or other related degree, including advanced degrees.
- OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and paid professional employment directly related to the above tasks.
- Current Utah Professional Geologist/Engineer license (or ability to obtain through reciprocity upon hire)
Job Series
The selected candidate for this position may be brought in as an Environmental Scientist I with a salary range of $24.65 - $37.02, an Environmental Scientist II with a salary range of $29.00 - $43.57 per hour, or an Environmental Scientist III with a salary range of $34.13 - $51.28 per hour.
Work Location
This position may be eligible for a hybrid of both in-office/hybrid work schedule (2 days a week required in office and any mandatory in office meetings) and remote work days (work must be performed in Utah). 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. Click here 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 Drinking Water, click here.
- Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
- Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
Salary : $25 - $51
