WQ-Recreational Health Coordinator

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $25.27 - $52.56 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Coral Ortega | caortega@utah.gov | 801-538-4624 Application Deadline – 4/17/2026

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a WQ-Recreational Health Program Coordinator (Environmental Scientist III) to work in the Division of Water Quality. This position is part of the Standards and Technical Services Section and will lead the statewide recreational health program for the Division. 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

As The WQ-Recreational Health Program Coordinator You Will

• Apply water quality-based information to protect recreational health, drinking water, aquatic life, and agricultural uses including the monitoring, analysis, interpretation, and communication of these data from waters of Utah.
• Communicate scientific concepts and analytical results to both technical and lay audiences.
• Strengthen existing collaboration and seek new partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies and stakeholders for related water quality programs.
• Enhance other statewide programs that rely on recreational health information to protect human health, aquatic life, drinking water, and agricultural uses.
• Manage biological-related water quality data, particularly related to: phytoplankton (including cyanobacteria), e. coli, and other potential human health indicators.
• Update and execute water quality program management plans.
• Implement effective project management for projects conducted internally and those contracted to external entities that require both short and long-term objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating environmental data
• Effective written and verbal communication with internal and external customers, stakeholders and the public
• Experience building partnerships and working cooperatively with natural resource management agencies, stakeholders, and the public
• Understands principles, theories, and practices of environmental and physical sciences.
• Designs efficient and effective scientific methods including Standard Operating Procedures and Sampling and Analysis Plans
• Experience reviewing, tracking, and managing environmental data
• Experience ensuring that objectives are delivered in a timely manner
• Works to continually improve work processes and apply plans efficiently and effectively
• Experience promoting environmental quality and stewardship
• Writes, reviews, and edits documents for accuracy and completeness
• Maintains a keen interest in updating the program and sharing ideas on new methods, techniques, and sources of information
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in biology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, fisheries science, toxicology, watershed science, or closely related discipline
• Direct coursework, a demonstrated understanding, or an advanced degree such as a Master’s or PhD of the following disciplines: aquatic ecology, environmental health/science, risk assessment, water resources, or related discipline
• Experience using scientific instruments and equipment
• Experience supervising projects and staff
• Understands and maintains a thorough knowledge of EPA and Utah code, rules, and guidance regarding water quality
  
  

Job Series The selected candidate for this position may be brought in as an Environmental Scientist I with a salary range of $25.27 - $37.95 per hour, an Environmental Scientist II with a salary range of $29.73 - $44.66 per hour, or an Environmental Scientist III with a salary range of $34.98 - $52.56 per hour.

About The Role

Location –

195 North 1950 West

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116

United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

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 Water 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.