Salary: $6,612.67 - $7,347.60 Monthly
Location : Lander, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Environmental Quality
Division: AML
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENNR10

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Natural Resources Program Principal position is for the Abandoned Mine Land Division (AML) of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality based in Lander, Wyoming. The position is for the role of a Project Manager which requires managing several consultants conducting site assessments and research, assembling plans and specifications, bidding and conducting construction management services on multiple abandoned mine reclamation projects located throughout the State of Wyoming. A Project Manager manages the complete reclamation process from conducting initial site visitations through construction and monitoring. Project Managers are assigned other essential programmatic duties as well and will assist other Project Managers as is necessary. The position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively; the ability to exercise great judgement with limited information to make sound, reasoned decisions; an ability to see the bigger picture of what needs to be accomplished and the tenacity to see it through to completion; being prompt and responsive to internal and external customers including AML staff, consultants, contractors, local officials and residents; flexibility in accepting other project assignments; being a team player by assisting other Project Managers with their projects; and the availability to travel to project sites throughout Wyoming, which may include overnight stays.

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

• Acts as a Project Manager for AML reclamation projects.
• Conducts planning, design, implementation, and/or directing consulting activities.
• Maintains project files and documentation.
• Develops, coordinates and/or performs environmental compliance assessment audits/ inspections to identify environmental/reclamation issues.
• Provides environmental/reclamation guidance and instruction regarding AML projects.
• Monitors reclamation expenditures to comply with program budgets.
• Responsible for environmental/reclamation technical writing.
• Presents project information at public meetings.
• Analyzes complex environmental/reclamation data and draws conclusions.
• Answers technical questions related to policies, procedures and statutes.
• Has ongoing interface with stakeholders at mid to senior management level.
• Research records and provide information and technical data to the public.
• Applies and interprets complex rules, regulations, guidelines or standards.
• Monitors work of contractors for contractual compliance including negotiating solutions and resolving conflicts.
• Manages multiple complex projects that serve to protect human health and wildlife.
• Reclaim natural resources degraded by historic mining.
• May work in conjunction with another Project Manager to manage larger AML projects such as the Statewide Grout Mitigation Program.
• Coordinates with the Projects Supervisor and Operations Supervisor on project workload assignments and clearance needs

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

• Knowledge of and ability to read, research, interpret and apply federal, state, local environmental laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience in mining, exploration, and reclamation practices and procedures.
• Skilled at interpersonal relations, communication, technical writing, decision making and problem solving.
• Knowledge and ability to liaison between various agencies for reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain partnerships.
• Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills with 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 public health and safety, environmental degradation, and loss of land use 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 and spreadsheet software, Geographic Information System (GIS) software, and Computer-aided Design (CAD) software.
• Knowledge and ability for reading, interpreting, locating positions, and navigating topographic, mine, and other maps.

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 national work groups, as Wyoming's representative, may require extensive out-of-state travel.

• Ability to walk long distances on uneven ground to conduct site inspections sometimes in very remote locations.

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 exploration, development, mining, reclamation activities, and/or familiarity with Abandoned Mine Land Division statutes, regulations, and policies?Describe your relevant experience below.
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 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

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

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume'