- Posting Begin Date: 2025/09/03
- Posting End Date: 2025/09/17
- Category: Natural Resources
- Sub Category: Environmental Services
- Work Type: Full Time
- Location: Idaho Falls, ID, United States
- Minimum Salary: 37.00
- Maximum Salary: 40.00
- Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
State of Idaho Opportunity
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date.
Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meetthe MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement.
Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed.
The Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver’s license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.
State of Idaho Employees: When searching for a new career within the state, browse and apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State External Career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new job. Internal candidates should always use Luma Opportunities.
This position may be eligible for a moving/relocation reimbursement. Moving bonus criteria must be met in accordance with the State of Idaho Moving Policy.
Position:
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Drinking Water Compliance Supervisor – Analyst 4 for the Idaho Falls Regional Office.
Salary Range: $37.00 – $40.00
Responsibilities:
· Provide regulatory oversight to public drinking water systems in the Idaho Falls region:
– Review monitoring results to determine compliance with Idaho drinking water rules.
– Perform sanitary survey inspections and analyze the findings.
– Maintain the Safe Drinking Water Information System.
– Handle drinking water contamination issues.
– Provide public assistance to drinking water systems, operators, and the general public.
– Interpret drinking water rules and regulations.
– Manage enforcement cases.
· Perform supervisory functions for the drinking water program in the Idaho Falls Regional Office:
– Interview and select candidates for vacant positions.
– Document performance and complete performance evaluations.
– Assign job duties and tasks.
– Address issues of unsatisfactory performance.
– Assist with rule interpretation.
– Train and mentor drinking water staff.
– Approve timesheets and vacations.
– Develop new rules, guidance, and procedures with the state drinking water program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in the physical or biological sciences, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, Engineering, or related natural resources management field OR Education and/or experience equivalent to a typical four (4) year Bachelor’s degree. For example: Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours of study, including twenty-four (24) semester hours in a subject required for the specific discipline, is equivalent to two (2) years of undergraduate education; and/or experience performing routine duties such as planning, research, regulatory development and/or implementation of components of environmental programs or media for at least two (2) years can substitute for one (1) year of college.
AND
At least six (6) years of professional experience providing management, technical assistance, resource allocation, and policy interpretation to staff, special interest groups and the public.
OR
Possession of a Master’s degree in any of the above fields AND at least four (4) years of professional experience providing technical assistance, allocating resources, managing and/or developing programs; and interpreting policy to staff, special interest groups and the public.
Desired Specialty Minimum Qualification
DEQ 3094 Inspections Drinking Water
Good knowledge of scientific principles and processes that has been gained through possession of a college degree in the biological sciences, chemistry, geology, environmental science, chemical or environmental engineering, or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of full-time work experience conducting drinking water sanitary surveys, including determining public drinking water systems compliance with permits, and rules and statutes as a major function of my job.
OR possession of an unrelated degree or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a four-year undergraduate degree AND four (4) years of full-time experience as described above.
Education/Experience Equivalency: Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours of study, including twenty-four (24) credited hours in a subject required for the particular degree, is equivalent to two (2) years of undergraduate education; and/or Each two (2) years of qualifying work experience as described on the announcement may be equivalent to one (1) year of undergraduate education.
DEQ 3130 Safe Drinking Water Act
Comprehensive knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act and corresponding state rules for public drinking water regulations. Typically gained by two (2) years of full-time work experience interpreting, enforcing, or ensuring compliance with all aspects of the regulatory requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act and state drinking water rules, including National Primary Drinking Water Standards and contaminant MCL’s, treatment techniques, monitoring requirements for public drinking water systems, operator licensing requirements and facility operations, with some knowledge of engineering facility standards.
DEQ 5217A Supervision
Good knowledge of supervision practices. Typically gained by successfully completing courses or seminars that included the essential elements of management (planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling); OR, at least one year of experience performing as a supervisor that required work assignment, and direction and monitoring of staff with responsibility (or significant input) into the hiring of employees, preparing performance evaluations, and handling problem-solving procedures.
Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time.
• Ability to bend and reach for filing purposes.
• Some periods of heavy reading and typing are required.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds when working with file boxes.
• Some travel may be required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to climb ladders, staircases, work on uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds over rough terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds over rough terrain.
• Ability to work in adverse or inclement weather.
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold temperatures both outside and inside.
• Ability to work on elevated instrument platforms, ladders, etc.
• Field sites may involve working near and with drilling rigs, backhoes, trucks and other large equipment in rough terrain.
• Occasional travel required.
• May work in the vicinity of loud noise.
Benefits:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://statecareers.idaho.gov/pages/benefits
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
About Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ):
DEQ is a state department created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act to ensure clean air, water, and land in the state and protect Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution. As a regulatory agency, DEQ enforces various state environmental regulations and administers a number of federal environmental protection laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.
To protect human health and the quality of
Idaho’s air, land, and water.
If you have questions, please contact us at:
Email: recruitment@deq.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 373-0333
