Natural Resources Analyst 2026-02646

State of Wyoming•Lander, WY

About The Position

This Natural Resources Analyst works in the Solid Waste Permitting and Corrective Action Program within the Solid and Hazardous Waste Division. The role reviews complex solid waste permit applications to ensure appropriate management of solid waste at disposal, transfer, treatment, and storage facilities in compliance with Solid Waste Rules. It coordinates with other programs in the Agency and Division and serves as a technical liaison to state and federal agencies, consultants, engineers, industry, local government officials, civic organizations, and the public. The analyst manages permitting, investigation, and remediation projects; evaluates technical submissions and environmental monitoring data; and prepares technical reviews, permits, amendments, fact sheets, public notices, and administrative record documents. The position also supports compliance reviews, inspections, complaint investigations, modeling, outreach, and public communication. It requires independent judgment, effective coordination, and the ability to interpret and apply environmental laws, regulations, policies, and technical standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, typically in the sciences, or the stated education-and-experience substitution of 4–6 years of progressive science-related work experience with knowledge at the Natural Resources Specialist level.
The standard education route requires 0–3 years of progressive science-related work experience with knowledge at the Natural Resources Specialist level.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the ability to research, interpret, and apply them.
Knowledge of state policies and procedures and the ability to interpret and apply them.
Knowledge of hydrogeologic and remediation processes.
Knowledge of groundwater sampling, data evaluation, and statistical analysis.
Knowledge spanning science and engineering disciplines relevant to solid waste facilities, including geology, groundwater, soils, hydrology, chemistry, biology, toxicology, statistics, and engineering.
Strong written, electronic, and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of project management principles.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements in 29 CFR Part 1910.120.
Knowledge of environmental concepts related to solid waste facilities, landfills, transfer stations, surface impoundments, and RCRA Subtitle D.
Ability to use a personal computer and various software packages proficiently.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and achieve agency goals.
Must be able to walk over uneven ground, work in inclement weather, and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Must be able to undertake overnight travel; extensive travel may be required at times.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license.
Bachelor of Science degree in science or engineering.
Direct experience with solid waste management facilities.

Responsibilities

Review solid waste facility permit applications and associated submissions for completeness and technical adequacy under state statutes and rules.
Prepare technical reviews, operating permits, amendments, fact sheets, public notices, and responsive documents for administrative records.
Review environmental monitoring reports and data, evaluate groundwater monitoring data and statistical analyses, and make recommendations.
Plan, implement, and manage multiple complex permitting, investigation, and remediation projects.
Represent the Solid and Hazardous Waste Division in meetings and recommend solutions to permitting and compliance issues.
Maintain permitting projects, records, and data in the Department’s information and data management systems.
Provide technical environmental guidance and instruction for agency projects.
Make independent compliance judgments through inspections and interpretation of regulations and reports; identify compliance issues and participate in compliance reviews.
Answer technical questions about policies, procedures, and statutes; research records and provide accurate technical information to the public.
Conduct and evaluate moderately complex pollutant-transport modeling and determine the accuracy of data collection and computation methods.
Investigate and oversee complaints and projects.
Participate in outreach, training, and public speaking for the solid waste community and general public.
Resolve conflicts involving technical opinions and personalities to support compliance with Solid Waste Rules, standards of practice, and Department goals.
Develop and maintain knowledge of solid waste management systems, site investigation and cleanup, and applicable state and federal statutes, regulations, policies, and guidance.
Work independently in areas of responsibility and collaborate with programs across the Division and Agency.
Interact professionally with the public, regulated entities, elected officials, and coworkers.