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Source Water Protection Analyst

Posting Begin Date: 2025/11/03

Posting End Date: 2025/11/24

Category: Natural Resources

Sub Category: Environmental Services

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 32.00

Maximum Salary: 34.50

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date.

Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meetthe MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement.

Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed.

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

State of Idaho Employees: When searching for a new career within the state, browse and apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State External Career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new job. Internal candidates should always use Luma Opportunities.

This position may be eligible for a moving/relocation reimbursement. Moving bonus criteria must be met in accordance with the State of Idaho Moving Policy.

This positionmaybe eligible for hybrid telecommuting in accordance with the Statewide Telecommuting Policy (https://dhr.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/TelecommutingResources/Section7\_Telecommuting\_Policy.pdf) . Telecommuting may be subject to successful completion of probation.

Position:

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Source Water Protection Analyst for the Coeur d'Alene Regional Office.

Salary Range: $32.00-$34.50

Responsibilities:

• Source Water Protection (SWP) Planning/Projects:

- Facilitate and develop SWP plans and projects.

- Work with supervisor and program staff to identify/prioritize SWP activities.

- Assist communities and organizations to develop source water programs at the local and regional level.

- Review state certification of drinking water protection plans.

- Assist with source water protection grant applications, where applicable.

• Source Water Assessment (SWA):

- Provide SWA report development support.

- Work with supervisor and program staff to identify/prioritize drinking water sources for assessment.

- Gather drinking water source data and information according to established procedures.

- Review draft SWA reports and deliver reports for public and DEQ staff review.

- Direct comments for SWA finalization.

• Environmental Outreach:

- Assist stakeholders (e.g., public water systems, environmental organizations, schools, etc.) to understand SWP and pollution prevention.

- Participate in DEQ-sponsored outreach events and trainings.

- Make presentations as assigned.

- Provide outreach and education for local and regional SWP programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a bachelor's degree in the physical or biological sciences, political science, business or public administration, engineering, or related natural resources management field OR any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a typical four (4) year bachelor's degree. For example: Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours of study, including twenty four (24) semester hours in a subject required for the specific discipline, is equivalent to two (2) years of undergraduate education; and/or experience performing routine duties in completing multiple tasks such as policy research, data collection, interpretation, analysis and preparation of reports and written documents for at least two (2) years can substitute for one (1) year of college.

AND

At least four (4) years' experience managing and implementing, projects or component(s) of programs that are environmental, regulatory, or administrative in nature, where you were required to routinely perform program or project planning; provide technical assistance to staff, special interest groups and the public; and provide policy and/or regulatory interpretation and/or development.

OR

Possession of a master's degree in any of the above fields AND   at least two (2) years' professional experience managing and implementing, or overseeing projects or component(s) of programs that are environmental in nature, where you were required to routinely perform program or project planning; provide technical assistance to staff, special interest groups and the public; and provide policy and/or regulatory interpretation and/or development.

Required Specialty Minimum Qualification

DEQ 3002 Environmental Education

At least six (6) months of full-time work experience in environmental education with responsibility for preparing public education materials and conducting public outreach (examples would include information meetings or workshops, brochures, fact sheets) for an environmental program; OR Successful completion of college coursework and approximately twenty (20) hours of training involving public education techniques.

DEQ 5647 DEQ - Environmental Rules and Regulations Ok

Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations gained through successful completion of at least one (1) college level course covering topics related to interpretation and application of federal and/or state environmental rules; OR at least six (6) months experience involving interpretation and application of federal and/or state environmental rules.

Desired Specialty Minimum Qualification

DEQ 3134 Ground Water

education and experience in the areas of aquifer assessment, aquifer protection, ground water or surface and drinking water pollution; such as designing, reviewing or implementing any of the following: water contamination investigations, ground water remediation projects, TMDL evaluations, ground water and surface or drinking water monitoring projects. Typically met by possession of a Bachelor’s degree with coursework in either geology, hydrogeology, geophysics, environmental science, geochemistry, environmental health, environmental or civil engineering, soil science, or in a closely related field AND approximately three (3) years of full-time work experience in the areas of aquifer assessment, aquifer protection, ground water or surface and drinking water pollution; such as designing, reviewing or implementing any of the following: water contamination investigations, ground water remediation projects, TMDL evaluations, ground water and surface or drinking water monitoring projects. OR Possession of a Master’s degree in any of the previously listed fields AND approximately two (2) years of full-time work experience performing the previous examples of work.

DEQ 3136 Scientific/Technical Report Preparation and Presentation

at least four (4) years of experience preparing scientific or technical reports and at least two (2) years of experience presenting scientific, technical, or regulatory information to students, the general public, local governments, and professional organizations.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodations

• Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time.

• Ability to bend and reach for filing purposes.

• Some periods of heavy reading and typing are required.

• Must have valid driver’s license.

• Occasional travel required.

• Ability to climb ladders, staircases, work on uneven terrain.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds over rough terrain.

• May work in the vicinity of loud noise.

• May be required to travel and stay overnight in remote areas.

• Ability to physically conduct field inspections which may include hiking short segments of steep terrain with up to twenty (20) pounds of gear.

Optional Licensure or Certifications:

Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI)

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://statecareers.idaho.gov/pages/benefits .

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

About Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ):

DEQ is a state department created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act to ensure clean air, water, and land in the state and protect Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution. As a regulatory agency, DEQ enforces various state environmental regulations and administers a number of federal environmental protection laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.

To protect human health and the quality of

Idaho's air, land, and water.

www.deq.idaho.gov

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (208) 373-0333