Salary: $6,612.67 - $7,347.60 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Environmental Quality
Division: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENNR10

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a Natural Resources Program Principal in the Storage Tank Program. This position is responsible for remediation projects including comprehensive planning, approval of engineering designs, and coordination of construction and maintenance of multi-faceted remediation systems to facilitate cleanup of contaminated sites and to conduct tank installation/modification and removal inspections. The position requires responding to requests for information, including file review requests and remediation contaminant characterization. This position coordinates and communicates with other programs in the Agency and Division to ensure compliance. The successful candidate must reside within commuting distance to the office located in either Cheyenne, WY or Casper, WY

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.

• Reviews consultant submittals, including plans/specifications and reports, and work with consultants to develop remedies for remediation.
• Analyzes/compiles complex environmental data and draws conclusions associated with site characterization, risk assessment and remedial alternatives.
• Answers technical questions related to policies, procedures, regulations, and statutes.
• Prepares new project site descriptions and participates on consultant selection committees.
• Oversees consultants' and contractors' activities for numerous complex investigation and remediation projects that serve to protect human health and the environment.
• Performs written performance appraisals for consultants and contractors.
• Performs scope of work and cost negotiations during contract and amendment preparation for consultant and contractor services.
• Reviews and approves contractor field orders, site work orders and value change proposals.
• Coordinates with city, county, state, tribal, and federal officials; property owners; realtors; bankers; consultants and other affected parties concerning technical matters and environmental site conditions.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:

• Preference may be given to applicants with a Wyoming Professional Geologist license or a Wyoming Professional Engineer license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of geology fundamentals, construction practices, and environmental cleanup methods.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Knowledge of civil and/or environmental engineering, chemistry, hydrogeologic and geologic processes and disciplines; pollution control; and evaluation processes.
• Knowledge of general principles of remediation technologies for refined petroleum products, hazardous substances, and chemicals typically related to landfill leachate.
• Knowledge of and ability to read, research, interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to read, research, interpret and apply state policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of environmental concepts, especially in relation to underground storage tanks, above ground storage tanks, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Subtitle I.
• Ability to proficiently use a personal computer and various software packages.
• Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects and meet deadlines and achieve agency goals.
• Ability to reason with and influence dissatisfied people. Ability to remain calm and firm and recommend equitable enforcement action.

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:

• Must be able to walk over uneven ground.
• Must be able to work through all types of inclement weather.
• Must be able to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Overnight travel required.
• Participation in the various groups as Wyoming's representative may require extensive travel at times.

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 a Wyoming Professional Geologist license or a Wyoming Professional Engineer license?

• Yes
• No

06

(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

07

(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.
08

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
09

(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

10

(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

11

(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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