- Salary: $32.32 – $52.69 Hourly
- Location: Salt Lake County, UT
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Number: 42128
- Agency: 560 Department of Natural Resources
- Unit: 0200 DNR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Opening Date: 07/16/2024
- Closing Date: 7/30/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
- FLSA: Exempt
- Recruiter: Christa Rowland, 801-538-4826
- # of Openings: 1
- Location: 1594 W North Temple 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
Job Description:
The Great Salt Lake Water Coordinator position will research and work with water users across the Great Salt Lake Basin to help get additional water to the Great Salt Lake in a voluntary and market-based approach. The Coordinator will work in coordination with other state agencies as well as local and federal partners and stakeholders. The Coordinator will also work closely with the Great Salt Lake Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner to conduct research and lead projects to implement the Great Salt Lake Strategic Plan.
Principal Duties:
- Manages a water coordination and leasing research program; directs the research and/or analysis of projects by establishing priorities, setting goals, and developing research standards.
- Leads direct outreach and engagement with water users in the Great Salt Lake Basin.
- Coordinates or leads water coordination and leasing program activities, services, and/or program implementation, etc.
- Develops approaches for implementation of the water leasing program or change in operations.
- Evaluates all aspects of projects, project findings, and operational data regarding technical merits and implications.
- Writes policy and position papers, technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.
- Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
- Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.
Ideal Candidate:
- Self-starter.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly one-on-one and with larger groups.
- Working knowledge of water, water law, hydrology, or other relevant fields.
- Proven ability to coordinate and work effectively with colleagues towards a common goal.
- Proven ability to problem solve independently and with others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and innovate.
- Well organized.
Why You Should Join Our Team:
Be part of a great State team working for the long-term health of the Great Salt Lake. Find the right work-life balance for you. State health, retirement, and other benefits.
The Agency:
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Self-starter. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly one-on-one and with larger groups.
- Working knowledge of water, water law, hydrology, or other relevant fields.
- Proven ability to coordinate and work effectively with colleagues towards a common goal. Well organized.
- Proven ability to problem solve independently and with others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and innovate.
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.
Agency: State of Utah
Address: 4315 S. 2700 W., Suite 2100 Taylorsville, Utah, 84129
