Natural Resources Program Principal 2026-02289

Salary: $6,612.67 - $7,347.60 Monthly
Location : Sheridan, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Environmental Quality
Division: Land Quality
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENNR10

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Assists LQD's statewide coal permitting and compliance efforts by being Land Quality Division's (LQD) main contact with the Wyoming Mining Association (WMA) related to scheduling and setting the agenda for WMA/LQD Coal Work Group meetings. Serves as management support for the LQD District III (D3) office (Sheridan, Wyoming) as the access consent and trespass coordinator; and D3 new small mine permit coordinator. Assists the LQD District 3 supervisor with management of coal permitting actions coordinated in the LQD D3 office by being the assistant district contact for all coal permitting actions and with general management of personnel, assigned duties and backfill for the D3 supervisor when they are absent.
Nestled in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains, Sheridan offers an exceptional quality of life with easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, and golfing. The community combines a charming historic downtown-complete with local shops, art galleries, and restaurants-with a welcoming small-town feel and modern amenities. Additionally, Wyoming features a favorable tax environment with no state income tax.

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

• Is the LQD statewide coal permitting and compliance contact with the WMA related to scheduling and setting the agenda for WMA/LQD Coal Work Group meetings.
• Serves as management support for the Land Quality Division (LQD) District III (Sheridan, Wyoming) as the access consent and trespass coordinator; and new small mine permit coordinator.
• Assist the LQD District 3 supervisor with management of coal permitting actions coordinated in the LQD D3 office by being the assistant district contact for all coal permitting actions.
• Perform as the acting LQD D3 supervisor as assigned when the supervisor is absent.
• Serve as permit coordinator for one or more coal and non-coal mining operations and complete additional duties as assigned by District Supervisor.
• Participate in the development of guidance documents and regulations focusing on non-coal mining related activities.
• Coordinate efforts with other state and federal agencies on surface water hydrology related issues for coal and non-coal permitting actions and NEPA procedures.
• Perform and coordinate interdisciplinary technical reviews for complex permitting actions.
• Recommend approval of complex permits and reclamation performance bond estimates and assist in regulating district exploration and delineation drilling programs.
• Conduct technical review of documents, reports and data to ensure they are in accordance with agency policies, rules and regulations; and state statues.
• Conduct inspections of various mining operations to determine compliance and write detailed inspection reports.
• Write appropriate and necessary enforcement actions (Conference and Conciliation, Notice of Violation, Order, etc.) in a complete and timely fashion; this may include the development of a Settlement Agreement when appropriate.
• Represent LQD in public meetings and provides appropriate recommendations for resolving permitting and enforcement related issues.
• Confer with public officials, government agencies, representatives of private industry and their consultants in the resolution of permitting issues relevant to the LQD program.
• Respond to and resolve, within delegated authority, concerns raised by the public and other government agencies.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Bachelor's Degree required with a preference in engineering, mining, geology, soils, hydrology, vegetation, wildlife and/or environmental regulation PLUS 1-3 years of progressive work experience in the same.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of permitting, regulating, and enforcing environmental law, and an understanding of the practices of mining operations and reclamation procedures.
• Skill in application of scientific principles to effectively analyze problems and/or situations involving activities that may threaten the environment due to mining related activities.
• Possess leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload, resolve conflicts, solve complex problems, travel and work in the field.
• Skill in the use of personal computer for word processing, database and spreadsheet applications, query and mapping from GIS databases.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate, work cooperatively with staff and regulated community, prioritize workload, resolve conflicts, solve complex problems, travel and work in the field.

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:
Some field site visits are necessary and the candidate must be capable of site inspections that may include hiking over rough terrain.
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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Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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.
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, mining, geology, soils, hydrology, vegetation, wildlife and/or environmental regulation?

• 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.
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• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans' Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans' Preference

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• 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

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