- Salary: $29.00 – $43.57 Hourly
- Location: Salt Lake County, UT
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Number: 44215
- Agency: 560 Department of Natural Resources
- Opening Date: 02/18/2025
- Closing Date: 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
- FLSA: Exempt
- Recruiter: 1
- # of Openings: 1
- Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
- 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.
- 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
State Water Plan Specialist (Environmental Scientist II)
The Utah Division of Water Resources — housed within the Department of Natural Resources — is seeking an individual to join the newly-created State Water Plan section. This dynamic role offers the exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the state’s water resources through the production of the State Water Plan. Producing this plan will require collaborating with agency and community leaders, facilitating impactful discussions on water management, and transforming complex data and concepts into clear and engaging insights for various audiences. If you are passionate about contributing to Utah’s water future, are well organized, and a skilled communicator in both written and oral format, this could be the role for you. This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office 2 days a week required, and remote work days. Please note, 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the production of the State Water Plan (a guiding document that compiles years of data gathering, modeling and other collaborative efforts to identify when and where water will be needed throughout the state).
- Research water resources topics and gather essential data and information to clearly and accurately communicate complex information for a general audience in written and oral format.
- Contribute to the design of professional layouts for print and digital media.
- Help coordinate and participate in outreach and engagement efforts with water agency leaders, agency representatives, key stakeholders and the general public.
Qualifications
Required
- Written and verbal communication experience, including the ability to adapt communication style to effectively reach a wide range of audiences.
- Motivation and genuine interest to help effectively manage Utah’s water resources.
- Experience with outreach, education, and/or engagement of stakeholders, including the public.
- Awareness of water resource issues in Utah.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Hydrology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Planning, Public.Administration, or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and paid professional employment directly related to the above tasks.
Preferred
- Experience with water resources planning projects.
- Experience with formatting, layout, etc. of print and digital media.
- Understanding of basic water resources engineering principles and practices.
- An advanced degree in Engineering, Hydrology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
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.
- Driver’s license required.
- Travel required, most are day trips within the state.
- Overnight travel may be required at times but would be minimal.
Why you should join our team
The Division of Water Resources currently employs about 55 skilled and dedicated employees who work well together to plan, conserve, develop and protect Utah’s water resources. The work is meaningful and staff have the opportunity to work with water professionals across the state. The division cares about employees as individuals and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Employer: State of Utah
Address: 4315 S. 2700 W., Suite 2100 Taylorsville, Utah, 84129
