Environmental Scientist IV

State of Utah; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A government agency is seeking an Environmental Scientist IV in Utah to support the Low Level Radioactive Waste program. The role involves project management, stakeholder communication, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a background in environmental science, and the ability to interpret complex policies. The position offers flexible work options and generous employee benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals in the field.

Leistungen

Great health and retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Qualifikationen

• Ability to read and interpret federal and state environmental policies and regulations.
• Experience managing multiple technical projects effectively.
• Strong ability to communicate scientific information to various audiences.

Aufgaben

• Assist in prioritizing projects for the low level radioactive waste program.
• Evaluate requests to license and regulate facilities.
• Communicate with stakeholders including state and federal government.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication skills

Project management

Ability to apply environmental policies

Continuous improvement experience

Knowledge of NRC regulations

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

The Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control is looking for an Environmental Scientist IV to work in the Low Level Radioactive Waste (LLRW) Section. 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

• Assist the low level radioactive waste program manager in prioritizing projects to include tracking progress and results for a team of scientists and engineers.
• Actively solve problems, identify and implement continuous improvement projects in a professional, responsive, fair manner supported by science and the law.
• Effectively communicate and professionally engage with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to colleagues in the Low Level Radioactive Waste program, division leadership, State and Federal Government and the public.
• Evaluate requests to license and regulate the Low Level Radioactive Waste facility in the State of Utah to protect human health, safety and the environment in accordance with the applicable laws, including consideration of emerging regulatory and industry needs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role is someone with:

• The ability to read, interpret, and apply federal and state environmental policies, laws, rules, and regulations that are technical in nature, and use logic and research to draw conclusions and propose quality solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate scientific and technical information both orally and in writing to a broad range of audiences.
• Experience managing multiple technical projects, including planning and prioritizing work and performing in a productive and professional manner for timely completion.
• Experience developing and implementing continuous improvement projects.
• Knowledge of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Low Level Radioactive Waste regulations.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a closely related field is preferred.

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, an Environmental Scientist III with a salary range of $34.98-52.56 per hour, or an Environmental Scientist IV with a salary range of $39.02-58.61 per hour.

Work Location

This position may be eligible for an in-office, remote or hybrid/flexible work schedule after several days of in-office training during your first weeks 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.

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 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.

Supplemental Information

• Generally the best qualified individuals for this job will have obtained advanced training, education or experience in a highly specific area of environmental science.
• 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.