Environmental Program Coordinator

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Utah is seeking a candidate for an in-office environmental data management role in Salt Lake City. The incumbent will verify and enter scientific data, apply regulations, and support program coordination within a regulatory agency.

Responsibilities include gathering data, reviewing internal procedures, and ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental laws, including permitting processes and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Proficient in preparing compliance reports and monitoring data in software.
• Capable of managing project deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Incumbents in this position combine specific environmental program knowledge with advanced administrative skills to complete tasks involving the verification, entry, and manipulation of scientific data.
• Responsibilities include data gathering, as well as reviewing and implementing internal procedural policies. Additionally, assignments involve completing various tasks associated with environmental program management.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Compliance reporting

Project management

Communication skills

Environmental compliance understanding

Permitting processes understanding

Data management tracking

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package. Salary – $23.23 - $34.91 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Application Deadline – 10/3/2026*

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Incumbents in this position combine specific environmental program knowledge with advanced administrative skills to complete tasks involving the verification, entry, and manipulation of scientific data.
• Responsibilities include data gathering, as well as reviewing and implementing internal procedural policies. Additionally, assignments involve completing various tasks associated with environmental program management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Proficient in preparing compliance reports and monitoring data in software.
• Capable of managing project deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding environmental compliance and program coordination.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal environmental laws (EPA, NRC) and permitting processes.
• Proficient with environmental data management tracking.

About The Role

Location –

195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States

Background Check Required

You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required

No

Schedule Code

B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

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

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, please contact [phone].