Natural Resources Program Principal 2026-01449

State of Wyoming•Lander, WY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a senior level position for the Department of Environmental Quality, Land Quality Division. The position is responsible for coordinating mining and exploration operations as assigned by the District 2 Supervisor. This coordination primarily includes reviewing permitting actions, reviewing annual reports, and conducting compliance inspections for the assigned operations, which could include both noncoal and coal sites. The coordination may also include assisting with enforcement, bond release, and other similar tasks. The position also actively provides support to other staff with their coordination tasks and to internal and external working groups.

Requirements

Knowledge of state statutes, rules, and policies, particularly as they relate to the Land Quality Division
Knowledge of the permitting, regulation, and enforcement for mining and exploration operations
Knowledge of and experience in mining, exploration, and reclamation practices and procedures
Knowledge and ability to aid professional staff in a group in a group setting
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain partnerships
Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills with particular proficiency in explaining complex technical and/or regulatory issues and concerns to varied audiences
Knowledge in the application of scientific principles to effectively analyze complex problems and situations that potentially threaten the environment due to mining or exploration-related activities
Skill in organization and time-management, with attention to detail, and the ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects with various deadlines and objectives
Ability to use current word processing, spreadsheet, and geographic information systems software
Bachelor's Degree (typically in The Sciences)
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in mining, exploration, and reclamation activities
Familiarity with Land Quality Division statutes, regulations, and policies

Responsibilities

Review applications and notifications for new or existing mining and exploration operations
Review annual reports, including associated reclamation cost estimates, for mining and exploration operations
Schedules and conducts compliance inspections at assigned mining and exploration operations and writes detailed reports for those inspections
Recommends appropriate enforcement actions, remedial actions, and penalty assessments when operations are found to be in violation of applicable requirements
Reviews bond release requests and conducts associated inspections
Provides expert guidance and technical support to other staff in District 2 and the other district offices
Clearly communicate complex technical analysis, issues, and recommendations both orally and written to other agency and division staff, the public, the regulated community, and other government agencies
Interact with the public in responding to general communications received by the District 2 office
Represent District 2 as needed at internal and external working group meetings, at other national and state meetings, and as an expert witness
Carries out other duties as assigned by the LQD Administrator or District 2 Supervisor.