Environmental Scientist

Full Job Description

The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill an Environmental Scientist position in the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. This position may be filled at any of the advertised levels listed below. Salary depends on the job level offered within the series.

Principal Duties:

• Hazardous waste generator inspections at large quantity and small quantity generators.
• Draft detailed inspection reports and enforcement actions that are technically sound and legally enforceable.
• Perform compliance assistance to help regulated entities come back into compliance.
• Independent and team coordination.
• Versatile interpersonal skills, capable of adapting communication style to connect effectively with diverse individuals and settings.

Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience performing regulatory compliance evaluations for large quantity and small quantity hazardous waste generators.
• Will draft detailed, technically and legally sound inspection reports and enforcement actions within required timeframes.
• Will demonstrate the capability for both independent initiative and effective team coordination.
• Will possess versatile interpersonal skills, being able to adapt communication styles to effectively engage with diverse personnel with varied professional and educational backgrounds.

Preferences
Preference may be given to those with a:

• B.S. degree or higher in science related fields.

Job Series
The selected candidate for this position may be brought in as an Environmental Scientist I with a salary range of $25.27- $37.95 per hour, an Environmental Scientist II with a salary range of $29.73 - $44.66 per hour, or an Environmental Scientist III with a salary range of $34.98 - $52.56 per hour.

Work Location
This position may be eligible for in-office or flexible work schedule. 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.

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 here (Download PDF reader) 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.

The Agency
For more information about the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control, click here.

Additional Information

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.