Salary: $10,897.46 - $12,109.06 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Environmental Quality
Division: AML
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: EXMT03

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Abandoned Mine Land Division Administrator assists the Director in providing overall policy guidance to the Agency to support the Agency's Mission and Values. Represent the Agency at meetings within State Government and with outside stakeholders. Research, analyze, and propose policies, rules, and regulations.

Human Resource Contact:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Represent the agency as assigned on various inter and intragovernmental initiatives and public processes, justifying actions and decisions using persuasion to promote understanding and support.
• Serve on a variety of committees that develop policy positions governing environmental standards.
• Assists the Director in developing overall policy guidance and program management direction to support the Missions and Values.
• Advises the Director on technical and legal matters as needed.
• Coordinates Agency responses to Federal actions that have the potential to impact Wyoming's environment. Participates on the Department management team.
• Establishes and recommends the Director's department objectives after evaluating constituent interests and regulatory, social, and budgetary constraints.
• Reviews the work product generated by staff to ensure statewide consistency and makes decisions requiring independent judgment regarding compliance with relevant standards.
• Responsible for special projects and non-routine tasks as assigned by the Director.
• Coordinates and partners with other DEQ divisions and other state and federal agencies.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor/Masters/Doctorate of Science in the technical fields of engineering, environmental science, law, or a related field of study.

Preference will be given to those with ten (10) years of experience in either governmental or private business.

Preference will be given to those with at least four (4) years of related environmental experience.

**Must possess a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of agency goals and values, evaluation and goal setting, coaching, and management techniques. Knowledge of industrial, land, energy, fuel, air, water, mining and pollution issues.
• Skill in interpersonal relations in adversarial situations.
• Skills in dealing with elected officials at the local, county, state, and federal levels.
• Skills in management techniques and in planning and promoting cooperation.
• Ability to receive broad instructions and develop program plans to achieve objectives and policies.
• Ability to recognize competing demands and coordinate program activities with others to achieve public policy goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Flexible and skilled at anticipating future trends and challenges.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Participation in the various groups as Wyoming's representative may require extensive travel at times.
NOTES: (This section is used for recruitment purposes.)

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of our process. If chosen for a video interview you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete the process.

Supplemental Information
020- Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality- Abandoned Mine Land Division

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01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

Do you have a Bachelor/Masters/Doctorate of Science in the technical fields of engineering, environmental science, law, or a related field of study?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have four (4) years of related work experience in engineering, natural resources, geology, public administration, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have ten (10) years of experience in either governmental or private business?

• Yes
• No

06

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
07

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

09

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
10

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
11

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application.I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

12

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

13

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question