Salary: $55.00 - $70.00 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 46282
Agency: 560 Department of Natural Resources
Unit: 2210 DNR OGM O&G ADMIN
Opening Date: 09/08/2025
Closing Date: 9/28/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Karen Weir - kweir@utah.gov - 801-538-7425
# of Openings: 1
Location: Division of Oil, Gas & Mining1594 West North Temple, Ste 1210Salt Lake City, Utah
Schedule Code: AX - Employees in supervisory positions - This is a career service exempt at will position.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
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
Job Title: Deputy Division Director Oil, Gas. and Mining

Job Description:
The Division of Oil, Gas and Mining is recruiting for a Deputy Director in the Oil and Gas Program. The Deputy Director provides:

• Strategic vision and goals for the program
• Development and implementation of oil and gas specific rule making and policy
• Senior leadership for the Oil and Gas Program
• Represents the Oil and Gas Program before the Board, Legislature, and other organizations as needed
• Technical and administrative support to the Division Director
• Oversight and completion of program specific goals as provided by the Division Director

As a team member of the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining, you will get to see the true operations of the oil and gas industry. You will have an important role in the development of the energy industry in Utah. The State of Utah offers great benefits and ample paid time off to enable a positive work-life balance.

To learn more about the Department of Natural Resources or the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining, click the links below:
Responsibilities

As a Deputy Division Director you will:

• Assist the Division Director in the day-to-day operation of the Oil and Gas Program, including developing and coordinating plans, policies, programs, projects and resources in accordance with the Division's mission and goals
• Drive implementation of the Division's strategic goals.
• Supervise Oil and Gas staff, including operations, data management, and several specific groups within the program
• Assist the Division Director with personnel actions including hiring and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions
• Acts as an Oil and Gas resource for management
• Represents the Oil and Gas Program with federal, state and local government entities as well as private organizations
• Participates as a member of the Division Management and Legislative Teams

Qualifications
(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainability after entry into position)

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Good writing skills, which result in clear and concise communication
• Ability to strengthen and promote teamwork and employee development, build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation
• Ability to exhibit professionalism
• Consistent follow-through on directions, guidance, and program goals

Preferred/Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher related to the oil and gas industry, natural resources, or closely related field
• Knowledge of principles, theories and practices of:
  
  • Personnel management and development
  • Project management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Budget management, including program funding concepts
  • Public relations
  • Leadership
  • Oil and gas
• Legislative process
• Ability to work with legislators and other political entities/individuals
• Ability to facilitate or lead hearings, meetings, teams or work groups to encourage participation, respect and cooperation among participants

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lit, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work
• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a)

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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Your resume and work history must validate your answers on this application. If not, you may be disqualified or receive a lower overall score eliminating you from consideration. DO NOT EMAIL OR FAX YOUR RESUME OR COVER LETTER TO RECRUITER. Only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

• I have read and understand the statements listed above.

02

From the options below, select the number of years you have professional experience related to natural resources or state government.

• No experience
• Up to 5 years
• 5 years up to 10 years
• 11 years or more

03

From the options below, select the number of years of professional direct leadership experience you have that is related to Oil and Gas management.

• None
• Up to 5 years
• 5 years up to 10 years
• 11 or more years

04

From the options below, select the number of years of advanced professional experience you have that is related to directing large, complex (e.g., statewide, numerous stakeholders, etc.) programs.

• None
• Up to 5 years
• 5 years up to 10 years
• 11 or more years

05

Do you have professional experience with the legislative process, including rulemaking and policy development?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have professional experience with the state budget process, including the development of recommendations for state and/or federal funding?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience reporting to or advising advisory and/or adjudicative boards on technical or policy matters?

• Yes
• No

08

Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

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• Referred by a Friend or Family
• Indeed
• Other External Job Board or Site
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
• Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.)
• Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
• University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.)
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career or Job Fair
• Internship
• Interviewed for different position
• Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.)
• Other (not listed above)

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