Local recruitment: Stormwater Environmental Manager

• Salary: $34.13 – $57.18 Hourly
• Location: Salt Lake County, UT
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Number: 44912
• Agency: 810 Department of Transportation
• Unit: 8307 DOT Maintenance Planning
• Opening Date: 04/24/2025
• Closing Date: Continuous
• FLSA: Exempt
• Recruiter: Jill Barela, jbarela@utah.gov
• # of Openings: 1
• Location: Calvin Rampton Building, 4501 South 2700 West, Taylorsville, Utah
• Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• 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.
• 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

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented individual to fill the Stormwater Environmental Manager position, assisting in managing the UDOT Stormwater Management Program.

Principal Duties
As the Stormwater Environmental Manager you will:

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines.
• Identify programmatic needs and oversee stormwater training programs.
• Write, summarize, and review compliance documents, reports, memorandums and related materials based on research, investigation, or analysis; make recommendations on findings.
• Manage data and develop databases and dashboards.
• Work with project managers, consultants, regulatory agencies and local governments to actively ensure stormwater regulatory requirements are communicated and met in a professional and efficient manner.
• Implement and maintain policies and procedures in response to changes in UDOT policy, state and federal laws.
• Supervise staff and facilitate a collaborative work environment.
• Interpret, clarify, explain and apply agency policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations to internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Manage contracts related to stormwater permit compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Here are some of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are typically associated with the job, though not all-inclusive: 

• Proficiency with applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures to ensure compliance with agency, federal, and state policies and procedures, etc.
• Ability to manage people and effectively communicate expectations
• Experience conducting methodical examination of information and evaluating information against a set of standards
• Ability to analyze and identify underlying principles, reasons, and facts associated with information or data
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively verbally and in writing; listen to and understand information and ideas
• Ability to facilitate or lead hearings, presentations, meetings, teams, or work groups to encourage participation, build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among participants

Minimum Qualifications
The qualified candidate for this position is someone who:

• Has a Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in an environmental discipline, engineering or a related field with two (2) or more years related experience OR six (6) years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

Preferences
Preference may be given to those with one or more of the following:

• Experience with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) regulations and compliance.
• Experience leading and directing teams of professionals.
• Is willing to go above and beyond to serve as a resource to others.
• Will lead by example.

Supplemental Information
Here is some information you should be aware of:

• In-state travel is required.
• Working Conditions – 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.
• Physical Requirements – 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.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.

Why Should You Join Our Team?
The work we do matters.  If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you.  Our mission statement is, “Enhance quality of life through transportation.”  We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy.  We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want – and we make sure they can do it safely.

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility.  Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring.  If these are your values too, you’ll be a great fit.

Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits.  Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance.  Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer.

The Agency
UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths.  Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions.  Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying.  UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.

For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click here.

Employer: State of Utah

Address: 4315 S. 2700 W., Suite 2100, Taylorsville, Utah, 84129

Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah