Job Description

Environmental Scientist

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $25.90 - $53.87 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Coral Ortega | caortega@utah.gov | 801-538-4624
Application Deadline – 7/15/2026 6:00 PM MDT

The Department of Environmental Quality is looking for an Environmental Scientist for the Division of Air Quality. 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

• Conducting inspections/audits and determining compliance with environmental regulations.
• Technical reading/writing skills for understanding and evaluating state and federal air quality regulations.
• Communication both verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Working both independently and in a team environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least three years of experience working with federal and state air quality rules, performing compliance inspections, stack testing, and continuous emissions monitoring. Candidates with less than three years of experience may be considered at an Environmental Scientist I or II level.
• Experience will include technical report writing and written/verbal interactions with industry, government agencies, and the public.
• Communication skills, both verbal and in writing, are critical to this position.
• Familiar with environmental rulemaking and permit writing.
• Ability to travel in remote areas of the state and work independently with some overnight stays.
• Most possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in one of the following: environmental sciences, environmental health sciences, biological sciences, or physical sciences.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Reference Method
  9 (Visible Emission Observation) Certification.

Job Series

The selected candidate for this position may be brought in as an Environmental Scientist I with a salary range of $25.90- $38.90, 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.

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.

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. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• 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 Air Quality, click here

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 (801) 957-9390.