- Salary: $24.65 – $25.00 Hourly
- Location: San Juan County, UT
- Job Type: Full Time
- Remote Employment: Remote Only
- Job Number: 45205
- Agency: 480 Department of Environmental Quality
- Unit: 7868 DEQ WQ NPS 319 S&S/Watershed Protection Program
- Opening Date: 05/29/2025
- Closing Date: 6/10/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Recruiter: Kathy Thiriot | 801.538.4624 | kthiriot@utah.gov
- # of Openings: 1
- Location: Grand and San Juan Counties
- Schedule Code: TL – Time Limited – 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 Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill an Environmental Scientist 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
The Southeast Utah Watershed Coordinator facilitates locally-led watershed planning efforts and serves as a key liaison between local watershed groups, landowners, partner agencies, NGOs, and local officials to develop and implement projects that address non-point source water pollution. Working collaboratively with stakeholders, the Watershed Coordinator leads water quality data collection, identifies funding opportunities, develops grant proposals, and provides technical assistance for watershed improvement projects. Core responsibilities include implementing Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and watershed protection priorities, developing multi-stakeholder watershed plans, and conducting monitoring for assessment. This position is funded by a State Nonpoint Source Grant operating under the direction of the Utah Division of Water Quality. The office location of this position is a home office located in Grand or San Juan County, Utah.
Best Qualified Candidate
The best qualified candidate will have the following:
- At least 1 year of experience with project and/or program management preferably focused on water quality issues and/or watershed planning
- Ability to coordinate, communicate, and maintain highly effective professional relationships with local, state and federal agencies and stakeholders.
- Practices effective facilitation and project management.
- Knowledge of Clean Water Act, Utah Water Quality Act, Utah’s Administrative Rules, and associated guidance that govern water quality programs in Utah.
Preferences
- A Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited institution in: biology, hydrology, aquatic ecology, environmental science, watershed science, natural resources, limnology, civil or environmental engineering, communication or closely related discipline.
- 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. It is anticipated that this position will start as an Environmental Scientist I with a starting hourly wage of $25.00.
Work Location
This is a remote position based out of Grand and San Juan Counties, and work must be performed in Utah. This position requires the employee to provide internet service that is of sufficient speed to support all work-related applications, systems, and devices.
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. 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. Click here 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, click here.
Employer: State of Utah
Address: 4315 S. 2700 W., Suite 2100, Taylorsville, Utah, 84129
