- Salary: $43.78 – $72.44 Hourly
- Location: Salt Lake County, UT
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Number: 43521
- Agency: 480 Department of Environmental Quality
- Unit: 7759 DEQ Federal Groundwater
- Opening Date: 12/10/2024
- Closing Date: 12/23/2024 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: AX – Employees in supervisory positions – This is a career service exempt at will position.
- Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
- 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 Program Manager I (Groundwater Protection Section Manager) position in the Division of Water Quality.
Job Description
- Manage program and activities for Groundwater Discharge Permits and Underground Injection Control Permits.
- Supervision of section personnel
- Coordinate with other Division programs including compliance and enforcement; and permitting sections.
Best Qualified Candidate
This position will oversee the Ground Water Discharge Permit, Underground Injection Control , and corrective action programs in accordance with the Utah Water Quality Act (UCA 19-5) and State Water Quality Rules (Title R317). Additionally, this position requires knowledge of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This position not only supervises the division experts in the Ground water programs, but is responsible for developing rules, policies, and procedures that ensure the protection of Utah’s ground water through the permitting programs.
The ideal person for this position will:
- Have at least 5 years of experience with project and/or program management.
- Communicate with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
- Be able to supervise others by assigning/directing work; conducting employee evaluations, staff training and development; taking appropriate disciplinary/corrective actions; and making hiring/termination recommendations, etc.
- Understand principles, theories, and practices of performance management.
- Have strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information and ideas to a varied audience.
- Have the ability to use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
- Understand principles, theories, and practices of environmental and physical sciences.
- Be able to find, gather and collect information or data; read and interpret data from scientific instruments or equipment.
- Is able to develop approaches for implementation of an idea, program or change in operations.
- Is able to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures; and ensure compliance with contract terms, policies and procedures, etc.
- Has a strong knowledge of Clean Water Act, Utah Water Quality Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Utah’s Administrative Rules and associated guidance that govern water quality programs in Utah.
- Be able to think strategically, anticipate needs, solve problems and effectively execute a strategic plan for multi-year initiatives.
- Knowledge of process improvement tools and willingness to lead and implement process improvement initiatives.
- An ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, at times with competing interests, to solve programs and advance Division objectives.
Preferences
- Bachelor of Science degree or other undergraduate degree.
- A Utah PE or PG license is required. The license must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Preference may be given to candidates with a Master of Science or other advanced graduate degrees.
Work Location
This position may be eligible for an in-office, remote or hybrid/flexible work schedule after several weeks of in-office training 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. 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 Department of Environmental Quality, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click hereto 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, click here.
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
