Salary: $24.65 - $51.28 Hourly
Location : Uintah County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44568
Agency: 480 Department of Environmental Quality
Unit: 2621 DEQ Air Pollution Grant Compliance (Minor)
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Recruiter: Kathy Thiriot | 801.538.4624 | kthiriot@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Location: Uintah Basin
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
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, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.

Job Description
The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill the Oil and Gas Compliance Inspector as an Environmental Scientist III position in the Division of Air 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

• Conducting oil field inspections/audits and determining compliance with environmental regulations
• Ability to understand and evaluate state and federal air quality regulations
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with internal and external stake holders.
• Work both independently and in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

The best qualified candidate will have the following:

• Regulatory Compliance: Ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations; conduct accurate compliance inspections, document findings and identify and address compliance issues.
• Technical Communication (Written): Ability to produce clear, concise and accurate technical reports and written communications.
• Interpersonal Communication (Verbal): Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders (industry, government, public).
• Environmental Rulemaking and Permitting: Knowledge of environmental rulemaking and permit development processes.
• Independence and Travel: Ability to work independently and travel to remote locations within the State of Utah.
• Geographic Location: Ability to reside in or near the Uintah Basin.

Preferences

Three years' experience 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.

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 Air Quality, click here.
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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How many years of paid professional experience do you have directly related to this position? (Note: 12 months equals 1 year of experience. College educational experience in a related field of study can substitute for work preferences.)

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What experience, training and/or education do you have with state rules and federal regulations such as the Utah Administrative Code, Utah Air Conservation Act, Federal Clean Air Act, New Source Performance Standards, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants and/or Maximum Achievable Control Technologies?
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What experience, training, and/or education do you have conducting compliance inspections with a regulatory agency and/or through private employment?
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What experience, training and/or education do you have in researching and reviewing technical documents, reports, and regulations?
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What experience, training and/or education do you have in technical writing?
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What experience, training, and/or knowledge do you have with VOC leak detection using Test Method 21 (Appendix A-7 to Part 60, Title 40) and/or optical gas imaging?
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What experience, training, and/or education do you have in the field of air quality, pollution controls, and/or emissions testing?
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