Director, Division of Drinking Water
About The Position
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a strategic Division Director to lead the Division of Drinking Water and protect public health across Utah. Reporting directly to the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Quality, the director oversees state drinking water programs and funding, manages a team of approximately 55 employees, and helps shape water policy with elected officials and stakeholders statewide. The role exercises significant discretion and judgment in fulfilling the division’s mission to promote and protect the quality of public drinking water supplies. The director manages the division’s budget, works with elected officials on drinking-water legislation and its implementation, advises and cooperates with state and federal agencies and other stakeholders, and supports the Drinking Water Board in developing rules and administering the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The position reports to the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Quality. A criminal history check is required. Employees hired for this recruitment are subject to the state’s Driver Eligibility standards.
Requirements
- Four-year degree or higher; the division director must hold an accredited degree in physical or biological science, engineering, a related field, or law, as specified in Utah Code 19-1-1-105-3.
- Executive experience working in an environmental program, preferably one related to drinking water.
- Ability to think strategically, anticipate needs, and execute a strategic plan effectively.
- Ability to work with stakeholders who have competing interests.
- Ability to communicate complex information and ideas effectively.
- Ability to build healthy relationships within and outside an agency.
- Proven leadership abilities, including leading during change and listening to and learning from others.
- Experience in budget management.
- Experience working with elected officials and the legislative process.
- Experience working with public and private sectors on difficult and complex policy issues.
- Experience supervising personnel, including hiring, assigning and delegating work, recognizing accomplishments, training, evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action.
- Experience improving organizational performance.
- Must successfully pass a criminal history check.
- Must meet the Driver Eligibility standards referenced in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- Executive experience in an environmental program, preferably related to drinking water.
Responsibilities
- Exercise discretion, judgment, and decision-making to fulfill the division’s mission.
- Develop and administer programs to promote and protect the quality of the state’s public drinking water supplies.
- Manage and monitor the division’s budget to ensure adequate resources are available to accomplish its mission.
- Work with elected officials to support development of drinking-water laws and oversee implementation of those laws.
- Direct approximately 55 professional, technical, and administrative employees.
- Advise, consult, and cooperate with state, federal, and interstate agencies, affected groups, political subdivisions, and public water systems.
- Support the Drinking Water Board in developing rules that implement applicable statutes and administering the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
Benefits
- Full benefits package eligibility.
- Job stability within a well-established organization.
- Career growth and opportunities for leadership.
- Meaningful work benefiting the community.
- Supportive work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
