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Environmental Scientist

State of Utah
Knoxville, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2024

The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill an Environmental Scientist III positions 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

  • Evaluate field investigation work plans and reports.
  • Evaluate groundwater sampling and monitoring data.
  • Evaluate corrective action work plans and reports.
  • Evaluate remedial activities for closure and post closure.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years experience in Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) corrective action. A PG/PE is not required, but having a PG/PE or the ability to achieve a PG/PE is preferred. Experience with site characterization of various media (soil, groundwater, air) and multiple chemicals (organic and inorganic); sampling experience; selection of and evaluation of the efficacy of corrective measures and remedial alternatives; evaluating groundwater data and assessment, groundwater plumes, and trends; and closure and post closure.

Preferences
Preference may be given to candidates with the following:
  • BS in science-related field
  • OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and paid professional employment directly related to the above tasks
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, preferred but not required
  • PG preferred but not required
Job Series
The selected candidate for this position may be brought in as an Environmental Scientist I with a salary range of $23.93 - $35.94, an Environmental Scientist II with a salary range of $28.16 - $42.30 per hour, or an Environmental Scientist III with a salary range of $33.14 - $49.79 per hour.

Work Location
This position may be eligible for an in-office, remote or hybrid/flexible work schedule after an initial training period or several weeks of in-office training. 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: As of July 1, 2021, 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
In this position, you would enjoy the generous benefits package offered by the State of Utah. We have an extremely competitive total compensation package that you can learn about HERE!
  • 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

Supplemental 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.

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