Natural Resources Program Principal 2026-01630

About the role

This position provides the frontline presence of state mining regulation with the regulated mining community of SE Wyoming. The position will work under the direction of the Land Quality Division, District 1 Supervisor, and will coordinate and conduct the mining regulatory activities associated with enforcement of Land Quality Division rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administrative and enforcement duties associated with the regulation of a diverse set of mining projects that are various sizes and have varied operation tempos.
• Annual review of mining operations and exploration activities throughout D1 (southeast Wyoming).
• Conduct the review and analysis of a variety of mining notifications, authorizations, and permits required by the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act.
• Evaluate mine operation compliance with Wyoming mining rules and regulations; analyze impacts of proposed activities on public health, safety and the environment; document findings with detailed, well written reports.
• Provide program information and interpretation to the public, regulated community, and other government agencies.
• Conduct inspections of administered operations to determine compliance with mining regulations; write detailed inspection reports, notices of violation, and settlement agreements.
• Respond to public complaints.
• Participate in development of guidance documents and regulations focusing on a variety of topics.
• Serve as an expert witness in administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Determine accuracy of data collection and computation methods.
• Provide record research support.
• Participate in compliance reviews.
• Apply and interpret complex rules, regulations, guidelines or standards.
• Have ongoing interface with the regulated community.
• May monitor or organize contracted work on various projects.

  Qualifications

  • Possess considerable initiative and independent analytical and evaluative judgment.
  • Travel and field work.
  • Accountable for the completion of projects within defined time constraints.
  • Knowledge of environmental issues and the ability to analyze mining proposals sufficiently enough to make an informed and balanced recommendation on such proposals.
  • Knowledge of and ability to read, research, interpret and apply relevant environmental laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge of science disciplines relevant to mining operations.
  • Knowledge of and ability to learn to use field capable tablets, reporting applications and GIS software.
  • Ability to be resourceful, work cooperatively, prioritize workload, resolve conflicts and travel to do field work.
  • Bachelor's Degree (typically in The Sciences).
  • Experience 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst OR
  • Education & Experience Substitution 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst.
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None.
  • Necessary Special Requirements: Physical Working Conditions.

    Notes

    • FLSA: Exempt.
    • The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of our process.
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