Salary: $6,612.67 - $7,347.60 Monthly
Location : Lander, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Environmental Quality
Division: Land Quality
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENNR10

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
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.

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

• 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.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and experience in mining, exploration, and reclamation activities, as well as those who have familiarity with Land Quality Division statutes, regulations, and policies.
KNOWLEDGE:

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

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:

• Participation in the various groups as Wyoming's representative may require extensive travel at times.
• Ability to walk long distances outdoors on uneven ground to conduct inspections.

NOTES:

• 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
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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

(ENNR10) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Natural Resources? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, GIS experience, or other similar experience.)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05

Do you have knowledge and experience in mining, exploration, and reclamation activities?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you familiar with Land Quality Division statutes, regulations, and policies?

• Yes
• No

07

(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

08

(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.
09

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
10

(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

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

(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

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