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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST III

Working Title

Salary Range

$23.09 III, $19.63 II, $16.68 I per hour.

Number of openings

1

May be underfilled as

Title

Criteria

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST I

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST II - EXEMPT

This position may be underfilled at Environmental Scientist II or Environmental Scientist I based on level of knowledge and/or experience with writing State Implementation Plans; writing rules implementing federal and state statute.

Application Period

4/9/2004 - 5/7/2004

Agency

Dep Environmental Quality

Location

Air Quality, Airport East #1 150 N 1950 W SLC, UT 84116

Benefits

This is a career service position. Benefits package includes pension plan; health, dental and life insurance; 401K and 457 accounts; and annual, sick and holiday leave.

Part/Full Time

Full time position. Incumbent will be responsbile for writing State Implementation Plans meeting the requirements of the federal Clean Air Act. Will analyze ambient air monitoring or air emission inventory data.

Job characteristics

Incumbents perform a wide range of tasks requiring the application of an extensive and broad base of science. Applies expertise and knowledge to the field for permitting and other regulatory and compliance enforcement activities which apply to their scientific specialty. May lead and coordinate large multifaceted pollution emitting/discharging project/facilities.

Tasks

Reviews and/or inspects work for quality, accuracy, and completeness. Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations. Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials. Plans, develops and coordinates one or more large, complex projects. Writes or drafts technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis. Receives, researches and responds to incoming questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedures, and/or facilitates a resolution. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc. Collects data and reviews research materials, determines accuracy and validity of sources and appropriateness for use. Develops or modifies rules, policies, or standards, etc. Schedules and/or participates in public hearings concerning agency issues, rules, regulations and/or compliance standards.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of or Skills/Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures; coordinate the activities or tasks of people, groups and/or organization(s); principles, theories, and practices of the physical sciences; statistical sampling, modeling and analysis techniques; deliver presentations or training using acceptable methods and techniques; prepare and present technical or scientific presentations to boards, groups and the public; conduct a methodical examination; find, gather and collect information or data.

Additional Preference

BS or advanced degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Environmental Engineering and experience planning, developing, or coordinating one or more large, complex projects designed to implement the federal Clean Air Act; Experience writing technical reports, articles, or related material based on research, investigations, or analysis; Experience with interpreting, clarifying, explaining, or applying the federal Clean Air Act; Experience writing state rules implementing the federal Clean Air Act or other federal statutory requirements.

Physical Requirements

Moderate

Working Conditions

On-call

[ None ]

Travel

[ None ]

Safety Sensitive

[ None ]

FLSA Status

FLSA Exempt

Probationary Period

12 months

Contact

Charlene Lamph
(801) 536-4413
clamph@utah.gov

Job Announcement

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER III

Working Title

Salary Range

$22.48 III, $20.17 II, $17.14 I per hour

Number of openings

May be underfilled as

Title		Criteria
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER I
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER II		This position may be underfilled at Environmental Engineer II or Environmental Engineer I based on level of knowledge and/or experience with chemical or industrial engineering and air emissions inventories.

Application Period

4/9/2004 - 5/7/2004

Agency

Dep Environmental Quality

Location

Air Quality, Airport East #1 150 N 1950 W SLC, UT 84116

Benefits

This is a career service position. Benefits package includes pension plan; health, dental and life insurance; 401K and 457 accounts; and annual, sick and holiday leave.

Part/Full Time

Full time position. Incumbent will provide engineering oversite while coordinating and assisting air emission sources with the completion and submission of emission inventories. This position may be underfilled with a Level II or Level I Engineer.

Job characteristics

Incumbents in this job are fully competent engineers and utilize advanced training, experience and independent judgement to perform a wide range of technically complex environmental engineering/permitting assignments and/or major multifaceted environmental projects with minimal supervision. Depth of experience allows incumbents to organize, administer and resolve engineering problems and regulation conflicts. Incumbents in the Division of Water Quality, Drinking Water and Radiation Control are required to be valid Utah Licensed Professional Engineers; incumbents in all other divisions within the Department of Environmental Quality need to successfully pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and have a degree in a related engineering discipline. Plans, develops and coordinates major engineering projects requiring the application of advanced engineering skills. Acts as a project lead engineer providing technical direction to less senior engineers in a team envir onment. Performs research projects to evaluate new environmental engineering technologies, procedures and policy/rules. Assesses feasibility of proposed complex permit engineering plans, projects, systems or equipment for compliance to state and federal environmental rules and regulations. Maintains liaison with project sponsors/commercial entities and coordinates the environmental rules and regulations. Conducts compliance evaluation, investigations, case preparation, and participates in enforcement actions and follow through. May require a Professional Engineer License, depending upon specific assignments, per UCA 58-22.

Tasks

Plans, develops and coordinates one or more large, complex projects. Writes or drafts technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis. Interprets, clarifies, explains and applies agency policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc. Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations. Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials. Receives, researches and responds to incoming questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedures, and/or facilitates a resolution. Reviews and/or inspects work for quality, accuracy, and completeness. Collects data and reviews research materials, determines accuracy and validity of sources and appropriateness for use. Prepare and/or process documen ts; review for accuracy and completeness; update information and/or evaluate against policy; compare elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc. Develops or modifies rules, policies, or standards, etc. Schedules and/or participates in public hearings concerning agency issues, rules, regulations and/or compliance standards. Coordinates and/or acts as a liaison between agency or work unit and other agencies, work units, organizations, suppliers, etc.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of or Skills/Ability to principles, theories, and practices of engineering; use computer spreadsheet software; develop approaches for implementation of an idea, program or change in operations; find, gather and collect information or data; evaluate information against a set of standards; statistical sampling, modeling and analysis techniques; principles, theories, and practices of industrial processes, manufacturing and refining; conduct a methodical examination; read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures; compose and produce reports, documents and related material; communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing; prepare and present technical or scientific presentations to boards, groups and the public.

Required Certificates	Engineer -In-Training (EIT) or the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE).

Additional Preference	BS or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering. Knowledge of and the skill/ability to write State Implementation Plans; develop air emissions inventories. Skill/ability to manage large complex projects which requires the ability to interact with major industrial, manufacutirng or mining sources concerning air emissions inventories. Advanced knowledge of Excel functions and/or visual basic.

Physical Requirements	Sedentary
Working Conditions

On-call	[ None ]

Travel	[ None ]

Safety Sensitive	[ None ]
FLSA Status	FLSA Exempt
Probationary Period	12 months

Contact	Charlene Lamph (801) 536-4413 clamph@utah.gov