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SalaryThe Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill multiple positions as an Environmental Scientist for their Division of Environmental Response and Remediation. 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.
Principal Duties:
- Interpret scientific data and review technical documents for accuracy and completeness;
- Perform technical writing, including the preparation of sampling plans and analytical reports;
- Communicate technical, legal, and administrative issues to the public and regulated community through both written and in-person communication; and
- Manage a variety of projects, and perform field oversight and environmental sampling.
The ideal person for this position will possess:
- Education and/or experience in project management.
- Education and/or experience with respect to the following programs: EPA Superfund (CERCLA), Site Assessment, Emergency Removal, Community Right to Know (EPCRA), and other types of environmental investigations.
- Education and/or experience in other types of environmental investigation or cleanup activities which have regulatory oversight.
- Knowledge and/or experience of environmental sampling.
- Knowledge and/or experience of budget preparation and management.
- Education and/or experience creating and tracking meaningful performance measures, including project strategic goals, milestones, and completions, as well as project schedules and budgets.
- Sound computer skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Familiarity with ArcGIS, ArcPRO or other GIS Mapping software.
- The ability to manage multiple projects/tasks.
- The ability to use logic to analyze and critically evaluate data to draw conclusions.
- The ability to work independently and/or in a team environment.
- Strong technical writing skills via education and/or experience.
Preferences may be given to those with a Bachelor's degree in Physical or Life Sciences (including environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, hydrogeology, or physics) or in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering from an accredited university or college.
Preference may also be given to those who have completed or have the ability to complete OSHA HAZWOPER Certification 29 CFR 1910.120(a); Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer license; Regulatory education and/or experience with remedial projects or site assessments and investigations and education and/or experience in Superfund, Federal Facilities, Phase I and II Environmental Assessments, field oversight, and quality assurance.
Work Location
This position may be eligible for an in-office, remote or hybrid/flexible work schedule after an initial training period. 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.
Job Series
The selected candidate for this position may be brought in as an Environmental Scientist I with a salary range of $23.93 - $35.94, an Environmental Scientist II with a salary range of $28.16 - $42.30 per hour, or an Environmental Scientist III with a salary range of $33.14 - $49.79 per hour (with the potential to move up to an Environmental Scientist II or III). This position will typically be filled at the level one (I) or two (II), depending upon experience.
Why You Should Join Our Team
As a benefited employee of the Department of Environmental Quality, you will receive great health and retirement benefits.
The Agency
Supplemental Information
- 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.
