Environmental Scientist / Permit Writer

The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill an Environmental Scientist III position in the Division of Water Quality. 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

• Develop and manage UPDES individual permits
• Author business letters, technical reports, and other science-based communication
• Conduct compliance evaluation inspections
• Solve complex problems surrounding UPDES permitting/ surface water in the State of Utah

Best Qualified Candidate
The best qualified candidate will have the following:

• At least 5 years of experience working in an environmental field, ideally including regulatory experience
• Has knowledge of the Clean Water Act and Utah Clean Water Act
• Has knowledge of wastewater technologies typically associated with UPDES regulations
• Is a good communicator, both written and verbally
• Can manage multiple complex tasks at once
• Can solve complex problems with sound reasoning
• Can work independently, as well as in a team environment
• Is adaptable and can adjust to changing priorities
• Can produce quality, well supported work, while also adhering to deadlines

Preferences

A Bachelors degree in a related science or engineering field, including advanced degrees.

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 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. 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 Water Quality, .

• 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.