Environmental Scientist
- Employer
- State of Utah
- Location
- Reading Station, PA
- Closing date
- Sep 20, 2023
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- Sector
- Science, Environmental Sciences
- Organization Type
- Corporate
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Salary: $23.93 - $49.79 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 38653
Agency: 480 Department of Environmental Quality
Unit: 2643 DEQ TSCA Lead Grant
Opening Date: 08/30/2023
Closing Date: 9/13/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Kathy Thiriot | 801.538.4624 | kthiriot@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Location: 195 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City Utah
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
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. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to hire an Environmental Scientist to work in the Air Toxics, Lead and Asbestos Section of the Division of Air Quality. 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
As an Environmental Scientist you will typically:
The ideal person for this position will possess:
The selected candidate for this position may be brought in as an Environmental Scientist I with a salary range of $23.93 - $35.94 per hour with the potential to move to an Environmental Scientist II with a salary range of $28.16-$42.30 per hour, and then with the potential to move up to an Environmental Scientist III with a salary range of $33.14-$49.79 per hour.
Preferences
Preference may be give to those with a Bachelors degree or higher in the following fields: Environmental Sciences, Chemical, Biological or Physical sciences; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and paid professional employment directly related to the above tasks.
Why You Should Join Our TeamAs a benefited employee of the Department of Environmental Quality, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Clickto 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 AgencyFor more information about the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Air Quality, click
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
FMLA General Notice:
(right click + open link in new tab)
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ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. As part of this application process, you must upload your resume into your profile. Failure to include a resume may result in disqualification. SEE RESUME is not a valid response to application questions. Further, your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history; otherwise, you may not receive credit. Failure to include your work history in your profile will result in disqualification from further consideration.Do you understand these instructions?
02
This job requires occasional travel within the State of Utah. Can you meet this requirement?
03
Do you have a valid driver's license?
04
Describe your educational background and/or work experience as it relates to this position. Please list degrees earned, courses taken and any special certificates or professional licenses and other professional training that qualifies you for this position.
05
Rate your level of training or work experience you have that related to conducting compliance inspections and enforcement activities for a regulatory agency or through private employment.
06
Please describe any training or work experience you have that relate to conducting compliance inspections and enforcement activities for a regulatory agency or through private employment.
07
Rate your level of experience, education and training in technical reading and writing.
08
Please describe your experience, education and training in technical reading and writing.
09
Rate your level of experience, education and/or training with public speaking and public outreach activities in relation to environmental programs and/or issues.
10
Please describe your experience, education and/or training with public speaking and public outreach activities in relation to environmental programs and/or issues.
11
Rate your level of experience, education and/or training with communication both in written format and verbally,
12
Please describe your experience, education and/or training with communication both in written format and verbally.
13
Rate your level of training, education or experience using monitoring equipment or performing environmental field sampling (XRF lead monitor, dust wipes, soil samples, chip samples, etc.).
14
Describe any training, education or experience using monitoring equipment or performing environmental field sampling ( XRF lead monitor, dust wipes, soil samples, chip samples, etc.).
15
Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
Required Question
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 38653
Agency: 480 Department of Environmental Quality
Unit: 2643 DEQ TSCA Lead Grant
Opening Date: 08/30/2023
Closing Date: 9/13/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Kathy Thiriot | 801.538.4624 | kthiriot@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Location: 195 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City Utah
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
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. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to hire an Environmental Scientist to work in the Air Toxics, Lead and Asbestos Section of the Division of Air Quality. 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
As an Environmental Scientist you will typically:
- Schedule and conduct inspections and/or investigations at facilities subject to the state and federal asbestos and lead-based paint rules and regulations.
- Review and determine approval/disapproval of state and federal certification and notification forms.
- Follow up on inspections to determine compliance and/or appropriate course of action.
- Review and determine approval/disapproval of training course applications required for accreditation according to state and federal asbestos and lead-based paint rules and regulations.
The ideal person for this position will possess:
- Experience conducting compliance inspections and enforcing state and federal asbestos and lead-based paint rules and regulations.
- Experience with technical writing and reading to create inspection memos, enforcement actions, settlement agreements, reviewing technical data, interpreting state and federal asbestos and lead-based paint rules and regulations.
- Communication skills as this position will be interacting with regulated entities, the public and coordinating with local, state and federal agencies.
- Experience with the oversight of interaction with Local and State Health Department grant monies.
- Experience managing and coordinating Environmental Justice Fund program designated for remediation projects in targeted/low-income community.
The selected candidate for this position may be brought in as an Environmental Scientist I with a salary range of $23.93 - $35.94 per hour with the potential to move to an Environmental Scientist II with a salary range of $28.16-$42.30 per hour, and then with the potential to move up to an Environmental Scientist III with a salary range of $33.14-$49.79 per hour.
Preferences
Preference may be give to those with a Bachelors degree or higher in the following fields: Environmental Sciences, Chemical, Biological or Physical sciences; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and paid professional employment directly related to the above tasks.
Why You Should Join Our TeamAs a benefited employee of the Department of Environmental Quality, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Clickto 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 AgencyFor more information about the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Air Quality, click
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.
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
FMLA General Notice:
(right click + open link in new tab)
(clic derecho + abrir en una pestaña nueva?)
01
ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. As part of this application process, you must upload your resume into your profile. Failure to include a resume may result in disqualification. SEE RESUME is not a valid response to application questions. Further, your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history; otherwise, you may not receive credit. Failure to include your work history in your profile will result in disqualification from further consideration.Do you understand these instructions?
- Yes
- No
02
This job requires occasional travel within the State of Utah. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
04
Describe your educational background and/or work experience as it relates to this position. Please list degrees earned, courses taken and any special certificates or professional licenses and other professional training that qualifies you for this position.
05
Rate your level of training or work experience you have that related to conducting compliance inspections and enforcement activities for a regulatory agency or through private employment.
- No experience
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
06
Please describe any training or work experience you have that relate to conducting compliance inspections and enforcement activities for a regulatory agency or through private employment.
07
Rate your level of experience, education and training in technical reading and writing.
- No experience
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
08
Please describe your experience, education and training in technical reading and writing.
09
Rate your level of experience, education and/or training with public speaking and public outreach activities in relation to environmental programs and/or issues.
- No experience
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
10
Please describe your experience, education and/or training with public speaking and public outreach activities in relation to environmental programs and/or issues.
11
Rate your level of experience, education and/or training with communication both in written format and verbally,
- No experience
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
12
Please describe your experience, education and/or training with communication both in written format and verbally.
13
Rate your level of training, education or experience using monitoring equipment or performing environmental field sampling (XRF lead monitor, dust wipes, soil samples, chip samples, etc.).
- No experience
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
14
Describe any training, education or experience using monitoring equipment or performing environmental field sampling ( XRF lead monitor, dust wipes, soil samples, chip samples, etc.).
15
Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
- State of Utah Job Site
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Indeed
- ZipRecruiter
- Other External Job Posting Site
- Advertisement (Newspaper, Internet, Radio, etc.)
- Professional Network
- University Network (Career Center)
- Referred by a Friend or Colleague
- Contacted by a Recruiter
- Career Fair
- DWS Job Site (https://jobs.utah.gov/)
- Internal communication from a State Agency that employs me - State employees only
- Handshake
- Other
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