Director, Division of Drinking Water

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $60.61 - $100.15 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Final date to receive applications – 10/31/2026*

Lead vital environmental policy and protect public health across Utah. The Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a visionary, strategic Division Director to lead the Division of Drinking Water. Reporting directly to the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Quality, you will oversee a dedicated team of 55 professionals, manage state drinking water programs and funding, and shape water policy alongside elected officials and key stakeholders statewide.

• Exercise considerable discretion, judgment and decision-making to fulfill the division's mission.
• Develop and administer programs to promote and protect the quality of the public drinking water supplies of thestate.
• Manage and monitor the division's budget to ensure that adequate resources are available to accomplish the division mission.
• Work closely with elected officials to support the development of laws related to drinking water in the state and oversee implementation of these laws.
• Direct a staff of approximately 55 professional, technical and administrative employees.
• Advise, consult and cooperate with other agencies of the state, the federal government, interstate agencies, with affected groups, political subdivisions and public water systems in furtherance of the division's mission.
• Support the Drinking Water Board in developing rules implementing applicable statutes and in administering the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A four-year degree or higher.
• Executive experience working in an environmental program preferable related to drinking water.
• The ability to think strategically, anticipate needs and effectively execute a strategic plan.
• The ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with multiple competing interests.
• The ability to effectively communicate complex information and ideas.
• The ability to build healthy relationships inside and outside of an agency.
• Proven leadership abilities including the ability to lead during times of change and listen and learn from those around you.
• Experience in budget management.
• Experience working with elected officials and the legislative process.
• Experience working with the public and private sectors on difficult and complex policy issues.
• Experience supervising personnel including: hiring, determining workload, delegating, recognizing accomplishments, training, evaluating performance and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Experience improving organizational performance.

• Division director shall hold one of the following degrees from an accredited college or university: (i) a four-year degree in physical or biological science or engineering (ii) a related degree; or (iii) a degree in law per Utah Code 19-1-1-105-3.
• Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).%20
  
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• 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.
• 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.

Location –
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States

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