Director, Division of Waste Management &

Director for the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (WMRC)

The Department of Environmental Quality is looking for a Director for the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (WMRC). The Director of the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (WMRC) leads the division's functions to protect Utah's air, land, water, and communities from waste and radiation hazards. This executive leadership role is essential to ensuring that, as the state grows, DEQ protects Utah's air, land, and water in a way that supports both economic prosperity and vibrant communities. The Director is a key member of the DEQ executive leadership team, responsible for aligning WMRC's operational activities with the department's mission and strategic goals of fostering a strong workplace culture, strengthening meaningful relationships, solving problems, protecting Utah's air, land, and water, and enhancing operational efficiency. The Director is appointed by the DEQ Executive Director.

Principal Duties

Strategic Leadership and Environmental Protection

The Director provides vision and direction for programs managing the full lifecycle of waste and radiation control in Utah. This includes :

• Growth and Energy Strategy : Position the division as a partner in Utah's growth by engaging in forward-thinking conversations about land use and energy, including supporting energy development such as nuclear energy and critical mineral extraction, while safeguarding air, land, and water.
• Policy Implementation and Direction : Translate state and federal laws and guidelines into actionable strategies and policies that protect the environment and inform operational decisions.
• Radiation Safety : Ensure the safe and beneficial use of radioactive materials and devices, and manage regulatory aspects of uranium mills as well as oversee the creation of a Utah Nuclear Regulatory Office.
• Waste Management Oversight : Direct programs covering hazardous waste cleanup, low-level radioactive waste, solid waste, waste tires, used oil, and the X-Ray Program.

Operational Excellence and Process Improvement

The Director drives efficiency and consistency to deliver broad benefits to Utahns. This involves :

Relationships and Collaboration

The Director is responsible for building trust and meaningful relationships with all stakeholders. This involves :

Team and Culture Development

The Director fosters a culture of problem-solving, collaboration, service, and innovation. This includes :

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a leader who embodies DEQ's core values and strategic priorities :

Minimum Qualifications

Why You Should Join Our Team

As a benefited employee of the Department of Environmental Quality, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.