- Salary: $34.98 – $52.56 Hourly
- Location: Multiple Locations, UT
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Number: 47432
- Agency: 810 Department of Transportation
- Unit: 8307 DOT Maintenance Planning
- Opening Date: 12/23/2025
- Closing Date: 1/6/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
- FLSA: Exempt
- Recruiter: Jill Barela, jbarela@utah.gov
- # of Openings: 1
- Location: UDOT Region Four – possible locations: Richfield, Cedar City, or St. George
- Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
- Schedule Code: B – Competitive Career Service – Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
- Schedule Code Description: This position requires a 12 month probationary period. Current State employees who have already passed a probationary period will not be required to complete another one.
- 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.
Job Description
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a motivated person to apply technical knowledge and administrative judgment in the field of stormwater quality, stormwater permit requirements and pollution prevention. You will coordinate with the UDOT Stormwater Environmental Manager and work with Region staff on stormwater issues related to maintenance, roadway design, environmental regulations, construction, geographic information systems (GIS), spill response, and training.
This position is an important cog in UDOT’s mission to Keep Utah Moving as it oversees the Stormwater Management Program and serves as the single point of contact for all Region stormwater issues.
Principal Duties
The Region Stormwater Coordinator will ensure Region compliance with UDOT’s Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit including public education and outreach on stormwater impacts, illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE), construction site stormwater runoff control, long-term stormwater management, and pollution prevention and good housekeeping for UDOT facilities and operations. Other major duties include:
- Inspect and conduct field reviews at maintenance stations, construction sites, and priority areas to ensure MS4 permit compliance. Document and follow-up on corrective actions as needed.
- Update facility Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) as needed.
- Implement, document, and enforce the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) program to find and eliminate sources of non-stormwater discharges. Document ROW spill response and clean up activities.
- Assist designers in documenting temporary and permanent water quality control measures for projects.
- Work with Region Project Managers to track progress and budget of stormwater improvement projects.
- Review project plan sets and construction SWPPPs showing temporary and permanent stormwater pollution prevention best management practices (BMPs).
- Maintain the inventory and track the maintenance of long-term stormwater management BMPs.
- Coordinate dry weather screening of outfalls and the inspection of long-term stormwater features with follow-up inspections as needed.
- Develop, update, and implement standard operating procedures as they relate to stormwater pollution prevention.
- Maintain MS4 permit compliance documentation and assist with annual report and Stormwater Program Management document (SWMP) preparation.
- Develop and provide stormwater pollution prevention training to Region pre-construction, construction, and maintenance staff.
- Partner with local municipalities and other organizations on stormwater management and pollution prevention opportunities.
- Professional correspondence and coordination with various outside partners such as regulating entities, contractors and consultants.
- Frequent communication with the UDOT Stormwater Team to ensure proper coordination and completion of the overall program goals.
- Utilize electronic programs and software such as Survey123, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides for program coordination and documentation.
Minimum Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must have all of the following:
- A Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in an environmental science, engineering, or related field of study
- Note: Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis (e.g., 4 years of total related experience if no degree is held). A commination of education and experience is also acceptable.
- A thorough understanding of stormwater quality regulations, other related rules and regulations, and pollution prevention best management practices.
- An ability to manage time effectively and efficiently to complete numerous ongoing tasks.
- Be detail-oriented and able to constantly find ways to finish tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Be willing to go above and beyond to serve as a resource to others.
- Must lead by example.
Preferences
Preference may be given:
- For applicable education and experience.
- To those who live within 50 miles of Region Four’s Headquarters (210 West 800 South, Richfield, UT).
Supplemental Information
Please review for important details:
- 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
