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The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill an Environmental Scientist III position in the Division of Drinking Water. Job Description

• Perform inspections of public water systems throughout the state of Utah requiring occasional overnight travel.
• Conduct onsite assessments of Utah s Public Water Systems to identify existing or potential sanitary risks,and evaluate the adequacy of the system,its sources,operations,and the distribution of safe drinking water.
• Provide support for Level 2 Assessments.
• Provide support for the Emergency Response program.

*Ideal Candidate * The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Have knowledge of drinking water utility regulations and operations.
• Be able to determine Public Water System conformance with Utah regulatory requirements through the Sanitary Survey and Level 2 assessment review process.
• Possess the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with Public Water Systems and other agencies.
• Be able to work independently,prioritize work,and adjust quickly to changing priorities.
• Experience identifying and analyzing underlying principles,reasons,or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
• Be able to respond to questions or complaints,provide information,explain policy and procedures,and facilitate resolution of deficiencies.
• Be able to develop and conduct education and outreach to increase awareness of drinking water regulations.

Preferences Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor s of Science degree plus five (5) years of full-time paid professional employment directly related to drinking water treatment and/or distribution protection and environmental regulatory activities,OR an equivalent combination of related education and paid professional employment directly related to the above tasks. Preference may also be given to individuals with a valid Utah Distribution and/or Treatment Operator Certification. Work Location This position may be eligible for some remote or a hybrid/flexible work schedule after an initial training period in-office training during the first few months of employment. Our office is located 195 North 1950 West,Salt Lake City,Utah. 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 Department of Environmental Quality,you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click hereto 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 year s of service. 

  • There are also 12 paid holidays.

      The Agency For more information about the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Drinking Water, click here.