Job Description

Region 2 Environmental Manager

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to lead and coordinate environmental compliance for Region Two. In this role, you will administer UDOT’s responsibilities under state and federal laws—including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)—ensuring all regional activities align with agency policies, environmental regulations, and project goals.

As the Region Environmental Manager, you will provide vital environmental oversight and support to Region Two’s Preconstruction, Construction, and Maintenance divisions. This role requires a broad working knowledge of diverse environmental resources (e.g., cultural assets, wildlife, wetlands, air quality, and noise impacts).

To thrive in this position, you must be a collaborative team player, an exceptional communicator (written and verbal), and an agile project manager capable of balancing multiple evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

Location –
Project Development, Po Box 148380
Taylorsville, Utah, 84129
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service
FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $34.98 - $52.56 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Porter Cook | pccook@utah.gov | 801-965-4164
Application Deadline – 7/11/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Resource Identification & Analysis: Identify potentially affected environmental resources, perform rigorous impact analyses, and prepare comprehensive supporting documentation.
• Permitting & Documentation: Secure necessary environmental permits and author/review Categorical Exclusions (CEs) and State Environmental Studies (SES).
• Team Leadership & Oversight: Coordinate with multi-disciplinary project teams and provide strategic oversight to staff specialists and external consultants.
• Strategic Guidance: Attend critical project meetings to deliver expert environmental guidance and risk-mitigation strategies to Project Managers.
• Public & Agency Stakeholder Engagement: Schedule, lead, and participate in public hearings, community meetings, and regulatory agency coordination.

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution in environmental science, an environmental resource specific area (i.e. wildlife biology or archeology), or another closely related field AND at least four (4) years of professional experience working with environmental regulations or other relevant experience.
• Note: Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis (e.g., 8 years of total related experience if no degree is held).

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a relevant environmental field.
• Proven experience managing environmental compliance specifically for transportation and infrastructure projects.

Why You Should Join Our Team

A Mission That Matters – At UDOT, our mission is to “Enhance quality of life through transportation." We help the traveling public get where they want, when they want, as safely as possible. By joining our team, you contribute to the framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and a Strong Economy for all of Utah.

Our Culture and Values – We aren't just a state agency; we are a team built on an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. We live by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these values resonate with you, you will find a home 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.