Job Description
Salary: $43.78 - $72.44 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44151
Agency: 810 Department of Transportation
Unit: 8307 DOT Maintenance Planning
Opening Date: 02/04/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Jill Barela, jbarela@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Location: Calvin Rampton Complex, 4501 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, UT
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
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:
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 Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented individual to fill the
Stormwater Environmental Program Manager I position, assisting in managing the UDOT Stormwater Management Program.
Principal Duties As the Stormwater Environmental Program Manager you will:
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines.
- Oversee and provide strategic direction for UDOT's compliance with water quality regulations.
- Work with project managers, consultants, regulatory agencies and local governments to actively ensure stormwater regulatory requirements are communicated and met in a professional and efficient manner.
- Provide effective guidance, direction, and supervision of stormwater staff by prioritizing, assigning, and tracking progress of work, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the tasks and objectives assigned.
- Supervise and mentor staff to foster a collaborative and productive work environment, promoting professional development and continuous improvement.
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making recommendations for improvement as needed.
- Prepare and submit required reports and documentation to regulatory agencies.
- Interpret stormwater data and documentation to inform decision-making and program improvements.
- Prepare and manage contracts related to stormwater permit compliance.
- Track progress and manage budget of stormwater improvement projects.
- Oversee stormwater training programs.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Here are some of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are typically associated with the job, though not all-inclusive:
- Proficiency with applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures to ensure compliance with agency, federal, and state policies and procedures, etc.
- Ability to manage people and effectively communicate expectations
- Experience conducting methodical examination of information and evaluating information against a set of standards
- Facility with analysis and identification of underlying principles, reasons, and facts associated with information or data
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively verbally and in writing; listen to and understand information and ideas
- Ability to facilitate or lead hearings, presentations, meetings, teams, or work groups to encourage participation, build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among participants
Minimum Qualifications The qualified candidate for this position is someone who:
- Has a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in either a physical or biological science, environmental science, engineering or a related field with 5 or more years of experience working with federal, state, and/or local regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines OR 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience working with teams on multiple tasks while adhering to deadlines, schedules, and budgets.
- Knowledge of environmental regulatory programs and pollution prevention best management practices (BMPs).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to think strategically and implement projects efficiently with available resources.
- Proficiency in evaluating reports, documents, rules and regulations.
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
Preferences Preference may be given to those with one or more of the following:
- Experience with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) regulations and compliance.
- Experience leading and working with teams of professionals.
- Is able to create, edit and maintain web-based forms in ESRI Survey123
- Experience with ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, and other data collection tools
Supplemental Information Here is some information you should be aware of:
- In-state travel is required.
- Working Conditions - Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- Physical Requirements - 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
- Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader
Why Should You Join Our Team? The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, "Enhance quality of life through transportation." We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want - and we make sure they can do it safely.
You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.
Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click to view a summary of the benefits we offer.
The Agency UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.
For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click .
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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As part of this application process, you must provide your work history in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history, otherwise you may not receive credit.
- I have read and understand the above statement
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Are you a current UDOT employee?
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Do you have a degree in either Physical or Biological Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field? If yes, you
MUST attach a copy of your transcripts or degree to your application to receive credit.
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In the space below, describe in detail your educational background. Please list degrees, courses, any special certificates or professional licenses and other professional training that qualify you for this position.
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How many years of experience do you have related to this position?
- None
- 1 year or less
- 2 - 3 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 6 - 7 years
- 8 - 9 years
- 10 or more years
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Please provide a brief summary of your related experience (as you feel is relevant to the duties described in the job announcement) AND ensure this experience is in the work history of your application.
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How many years of experience do you have with Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) or other pollutant discharge permits?
- None
- 1 year or less
- 2 - 3 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 6 - 7 years
- 8 - 9 years
- 10 or more years
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Please list the types of permits that you have experience with.
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Select the level of experience you have with stormwater pollution prevention best management practices (BMPs).
- No experience
- Limited experience
- Moderate experience
- Extensive experience
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Please provide details of your experience with stormwater pollution prevention best management practices (BMPs) including where you gained this experience and your direct responsibilities. If no experience, type N/A
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Please select the data collection tools you have experience using.
- ArcGIS
- ArcGIS Online
- Survey 123
- Other online data collection tools
- None
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Please describe your experience working with databases and the data collection tools you selected in the previous question. If you have not worked with databases or used these tools or any other related tool, type N/A.
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Do you have experience with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) regulations and compliance?
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If yes, please provide details, including a specific example of your experience. If no, type N/A.
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Do you have any experience leading and working with teams of professionals?
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If yes, please provide a brief summary of your experience leading and working with teams of professionals. If your experience included direct supervision, indicate the number of individuals supervised and the type of work they performed. If no, type N/A
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Do you have any relatives who currently work for UDOT? Per UDOT Policy, relatives are defined as: spouse, child, parent, and sibling, grandparent, grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, (including in-laws and step relatives) or cohabitating employees.
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If you do have relatives working for UDOT, please list the name, relationship, and work location for each relative. If you do not have any relatives currently working for UDOT please enter "N/A"
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- Referred by a Friend or Family
- Indeed
- Other External Job Board or Site
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- 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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