Job Information
State of Utah - Jobs Environmental Engineer III - Return Utah in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
The Return Utah program is similar to an internship designed for adults looking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence. These opportunities are structured as return-to-work positions that provide the experience, training, skills, and mentoring an individual s need to return to the workforce.
Return Utah is a 16-week program for people who have taken a career break for at least one or more years for reasons such as starting or raising a family, caring for a family member, chronic illness, enhanced education, other personal/career related needs, etc. Those serving, separated, or retired from military service and their spouses and/or partners are not required to meet the two-year requirement. A career break of any length makes them eligible to participate in the program.
This is a full-time, intent-to-hire Return Utah opportunity. Upon completion of the program, based on performance, participants may receive an offer of employment.
To be eligible for this return-to-work opportunity, candidates must:
- Be on a career break of one or more years at time of application unless currently serving, recently separated, retired from military service, or supporting a military spouse/partner.
- Have prior professional experience in functional area of interest
- Have interest in returning to a full-time position
The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill an Environmental Engineer III 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 experience and the job level offered within the series.
Job Description
- Evaluate field investigation work plans and reports.
- Evaluate groundwater sampling and monitoring data.
- Evaluate remedial design work plans and reports; assess implementation of remedial alternatives; oversee design and construction.
- Evaluate remedial activities; efficacy; long-term monitoring and maintenance.
*Best Qualified Candidate *
The best qualified candidate will have at least 3-5 years experience in Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste investigation and remediation. Experience with site characterization of various media (soil, groundwater, air) and multiple chemicals (organic and inorganic); sampling (soil, groundwater, soil vapor) experience; selection of and evaluation of the design of remedial alternatives; evaluation of as-built plans (engineered landfill covers); evaluating groundwater data, groundwater plumes, and trends; and closure and post closure.
Preferences
- BS in science-related field OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and paid professional employment directly related to the above tasks
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, preferred but not required
- PE preferred but not required
Job Series
The selected candidate for this position may be brought in as an Environmental Engineer I with a salary range of $25.33 - $40.19, an Environmental Engineer II with a salary range of $29.82 - $47.30 per hour, or an Environmental Engineer III with a salary range of $33.23 - $52.69 per hour.
Work Location
This position may be eligible for a hybrid/flexible work schedule after an initial training. Our office is located at 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. A position's eligibility for remote work i s 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. As such employees should either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to within 30 days of their start date.
Why You Should Join Our Team
As a benefited employee of the State of Utah, you will r ceive 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.
- Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
- 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage)
- 5 dental plan options (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other dental insurance coverage)
- 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
- Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
Paid Time Off:
- Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
- Annual leave increases with years of service.
There are also 12 paid holidays.
The Agency
For more information about the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control, click here.
