Grant & Policy Manager — Water Quality (PFAS)

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The State of Utah’s Division of Drinking Water seeks a Grant and Policy Manager to lead EC-SDC grant administration, policy development, and technical writing.

You will oversee multi-million-dollar grants, coordinate EPA reporting, manage contracts, and provide guidance to water suppliers, labs, and local health departments. This six-year, hybrid role offers a competitive hourly pay, full benefits, and opportunities to shape state water quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical writing experience with complex documents.
• 5+ years in program administration, regulatory compliance, or similar.
• Ability to read and interpret state/federal rules and regulations.
• Financial oversight and budgeting experience.
• Data tracking and report preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Grant lifecycle management for the EC-SDC federal grant.
• Coordinate EPA meetings, reporting, audits, and amendments.
• Oversee contracting, invoicing, and procurement activities.
• Provide program development and policy support.
• Write SOPs, QAPPs, and regulatory guidance.

Skills

Technical writing

Regulatory understanding

Budgeting

Project management

Data management

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Self-motivation

Education

Master's degree in Public Policy / Public Administration / Environmental Science

Federal Grant Administration

Procurement & Contracting

Environmental policy knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

The State of Utah’s Division of Drinking Water seeks a Grant and Policy Manager to lead EC-SDC grant administration, policy development, and technical writing.

You will oversee multi-million-dollar grants, coordinate EPA reporting, manage contracts, and provide guidance to water suppliers, labs, and local health departments. This six-year, hybrid role offers a competitive hourly pay, full benefits, and opportunities to shape state water quality initiatives.