Salary: $85.00 – $100.00 Hourly
Location: Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Agency: 060 Governor’s Office
Job Number: 36903
Closing: Continuous
Recruiter: Makenna Powell; mvpowell@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: AC – Employees in Offices of Elected Officials – 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.
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
Established through HB 491 (2023 GS), the Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner serves to develop strategies to deal with fluctuating lake levels, encourage the health and preservation of the lake, protect wildlife and recreational facilities, maintain the lake’s floodplain as a hazard zone, and promote water quality management.
The Great Salt Lake Commissioner will provide strategic leadership on behalf of the lake by coordinating efforts and ensuring all state agencies are working in a unified direction. In this effort, the commissioner is required to take a holistic vision in overseeing the health and strategic vision for the Great Salt Lake—balancing all competing interests and coordinating efforts among the various agencies, industries, and other water users to ensure all entities’ needs are met.
The commissioner is authorized to coordinate with state agencies and may require state agencies to take action to comply with the strategic plan.
Principal Duties:
- In accordance with Utah Code § 73-32-204, prepare a strategic plan for the long-term health of the Great Salt Lake for submission to the Governor no later than November 30, 2023 and update the strategic plan regularly
- Oversee the execution of the strategic plan, including coordinating with other state agencies
- Develop cooperative agreements between the state, political subdivisions, and agencies of the federal government
- Maintain information that measures Great Salt Lake levels, salinity, and overall health
- Produce research, documents, maps, studies, analysis, or other information that supports the strategic plan for the Great Salt Lake
- Meet regularly with the executive directors of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality
- Consult with the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands regarding the management of the Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Program
- Monitor the progress of the Great Salt Lake Watershed Integrated Water Assessment
- Inform the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives about the status and implementation of the strategic plan
- Report to legislative committees on the commissioner’s activities and expenditures
- Coordinate and work collaboratively with water conservancy districts that serve water users within the Great Salt Lake watershed
- Consult and coordinate, as necessary, with:
- The Department of Natural Resources
- The Department of Agriculture and Food
- The Department of Environmental Quality
- Other applicable state agencies
- Political subdivisions of the state
- Federal agencies
- Elected officials
- Local tribal officials
- Supervise supporting staff
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Experience working with governmental agencies or political subdivisions
- High-level executive or managerial experience
- Ability to analyze systems holistically and balance competing needs
- Thorough understanding of Utah’s unique water needs, systems, lake-reliant industries, and management approaches
- Outstanding time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Great interpersonal skills with a team mindset
- Proactive and a self-starter
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex information and ideas
PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Understanding of legislative processes
- Experience in budget management
- Experience supervising personnel—including hiring, determining workload, delegating tasks, training, and evaluating performance
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5-10 years relevant experience
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Submit the following by email to mvpowell@utah.gov. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Two references
Agency: State of Utah
Address: 4315 S. 2700 W., Suite 2100, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84129
