Environmental Engineer Ii Or Iii

Salary: $28.95 - $51.16 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 40346
Agency: 480 Department of Environmental Quality
Unit: 6211 DEQ EQ Restricted Fund
Opening Date: 02/06/2024
Closing Date: 3/1/2024 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.
Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
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 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 the job level offered within the series.
Principal Duties

• Technical review of engineering processes.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Inspection and enforcement of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
• Effectively listen to and communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Work well independently and in a team environment.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Communicates regulations and complicated concepts in a way that is understandable depending on the audience.
• Listens to, understands and responds well to feedback.
• Skilled in working independently and as a team to work toward appropriate solutions.
• Ability to prepare detailed, technical inspection reports that enable legally defensible enforcement actions.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn complicated industrial processes.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and welcomes knowledge and information sharing.

Preferences
Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• BS degree or higher in an Engineering field, preferably Chemical Engineering OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and paid professional employment directly related to the above tasks.

Job Series
The selected candidate for this position may be brought in as an Environmental Engineer II with a salary range of $28.95 - $45.92 per hour, or an Environmental Engineer III with a salary range of $32.26 - $51.16 per hour.
Work Location
This position may be eligible for an in-office, remote or hybrid/flexible work schedule after an initial training period during the first few months of employment. Our office is located 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.
Why You Should Join Our Team
As a benefited employee of the Department of Environmental Quality, 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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How many years have you been involved in environmental programs?

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

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What RCRA activities have you performed?
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