Air Monitoring Scientist

Air Monitoring Scientist

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $25.27 - $52.56 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Coral Ortega | caortega@utah.gov | 801-538-4624
Application Deadline – 4/17/2026

The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill an Air Monitoring Scientist (Environmental Scientist III) position in the Division of Air Quality. 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

• Operate, calibrate, and perform complex repairs on ambient air monitoring equipment to ensure continuous data collection and minimal downtime.
• Utilize advanced analytical equipment to measure and evaluate air pollutants in accordance with established scientific protocols.
• Execute all field and laboratory activities in strict accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and state/federal environmental regulations.
• Implement rigorous quality control requirements to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and legal defensibility of environmental data.
• Maintain meticulous Chain of Custody documentation for all samples from initial collection through laboratory analysis and final disposal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working in and around analytical equipment and instruments.
• Experience ensuring quality control measures are followed.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting and repairing scientific instrumentation and air monitoring equipment i.e., gas chromatography instruments, particulate samplers, gaseous analyzers for NOx, ozone, CO, SO2 and VOC’s.
• Experience conducting laboratory analysis of samples including prepping and weighing filter material.
• Ability and experience working independently, including working at off-campus locations.
  
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot and repair complex equipment including air monitoring equipment.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and integrate seamlessly with existing staff.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work products.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or higher in a science related field including computer science.
• An understanding of the principles related to pollution monitoring, research methods and data collection protocols.
• Completion of the APTI 470 course, or equivalent.
• Certifications from API Teledyne or Thermo Scientific related to instrument training.

Other Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout the state as required.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
  
• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.

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, UT, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
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 Air 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.