Southeast Utah Watershed Coordinator

The State of Utah is hiring a Southeast Utah Watershed Coordinator to lead watershed planning and address non-point source water pollution. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders, data collection, grant proposal development, and project management. Candidates should have experience in water quality or watershed planning. This position is remote, based out of Grand or San Juan County, Utah, requiring internet service for work-related tasks.
The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill an Environmental Scientist position in the Division of Water Quality. 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

The Southeast Utah Watershed Coordinator facilitates locally-led watershed planning efforts and serves as a key liaison between local watershed groups, landowners, partner agencies, NGOs, and local officials to develop and implement projects that address non-point source water pollution. Working collaboratively with stakeholders, the Watershed Coordinator leads water quality data collection, identifies funding opportunities, develops grant proposals, and provides technical assistance for watershed improvement projects. Core responsibilities include implementing Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and watershed protection priorities, developing multi-stakeholder watershed plans, and conducting monitoring for assessment. This position is funded by a State Nonpoint Source Grant operating under the direction of the Utah Division of Water Quality. The office location of this position is a home office located in Grand or San Juan County, Utah.

Best Qualified Candidate

The best qualified candidate will have the following:
• At least 1 year of experience with project and/or program management preferably focused on water quality issues and/or watershed planning
• Ability to coordinate, communicate, and maintain highly effective professional relationships with local, state and federal agencies and stakeholders.
• Practices effective facilitation and project management.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Act, Utah Water Quality Act, Utah’s Administrative Rules, and associated guidance that govern water quality programs in Utah.

Preferences
• A Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited institution in: biology, hydrology, aquatic ecology, environmental science, watershed science, natural resources, limnology, civil or environmental engineering, communication or closely related discipline.
• OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and paid professional employment directly related to the above tasks.

Job Series

The selected candidate for this position may be brought in as an Environmental Scientist I with a salary range of $24.65 - $37.02, an Environmental Scientist II with a salary range of $29.00 - $43.57 per hour, or an Environmental Scientist III with a salary range of $34.13 - $51.28 per hour. It is anticipated that this position will start as an Environmental Scientist I with a starting hourly wage of $25.00.

Work Location

This is a remote position based out of Grand and San Juan Counties, and work must be performed in Utah. This position requires the employee to provide internet service that is of sufficient speed to support all work-related applications, systems, and devices.

Note: A position's eligibility for remote work is 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 receive 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 Water Quality, click here.