Environmental Scientist III

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); Ibrido; USD 49.000 - 74.000; Tempo pieno

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The Department of Environmental Quality in Utah is seeking an Environmental Scientist III to perform regulatory compliance evaluations and inspections for hazardous waste generators in the Salt Lake City area.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, full benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within the Division of Waste Management & Radiation Control in Salt Lake City, UT.

Competenze

• Experience evaluating regulatory compliance for hazardous waste generators.
• Ability to draft detailed, technically and legally sound inspection reports and enforcement actions.
• Demonstrate the capability for independent initiative and effective team coordination.
• Versatile interpersonal skills to engage with diverse personnel with varied backgrounds.
• Valid driver's license and ability to wear full-face respirator and lift up to 50 lbs.

Mansioni

• Conduct hazardous waste generator inspections and prepare technical reports.
• Draft enforcement actions that are legally enforceable and timely.
• Provide compliance assistance to regulated entities to regain compliance.
• Coordinate with team to ensure effective project execution.
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and settings.

Conoscenze

Regulatory Compliance

Inspection Reports

Team Coordination

Interpersonal Skills

Driver's License

Respirator Use

Formazione

BS in Environmental Sciences

Descrizione del lavoro

Environmental Scientist III

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility–This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $25.90 - $53.87 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Application Deadline – 10/27/2026

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience performing regulatory compliance evaluations for large quantity and small quantity hazardous waste generators.
• Ability to draft detailed, technically and legally sound inspection reports and enforcement actions within required timeframes.
• Demonstrate the capability for both independent initiative and effective team coordination.
• Possess versatile interpersonal skills, being able to adapt communication styles to effectively engage with diverse personnel with varied professional and educational backgrounds.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to wear a full-face respirator and carry a minimum of 20 lbs. of equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree or higher preferably in the environmental sciences such as engineering, geology, chemistry.

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.

Job Series

The selected candidate for this position may be hired as an Environmental Scientist I with a salary range of $25.90- $38.90 per hour, an Environmental Scientist II with a salary range of $30.47 - $45.78 per hour, or an Environmental Scientist III with a salary range of $35.85 - $53.87 per hour.

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

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture.

• 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,

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].