Natural Resources Program Principal 2026-02312

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: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENNR10

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position is a lead worker position within Hazardous Waste (HW), Voluntary Remediation (VR), Brownfields (BF), and Orphan Sites (OS) Programs. This position plays a leadership role within the programs, is responsible for supporting and mentoring junior staff, as well as supporting permitting/corrective action activities and hazardous waste rules and regulations oversight within the programs.

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.

• Acts as a lead worker and displays high levels of leadership and communication skills
• Makes independent judgment of compliance through oversight/interpretations of regulations & reports.
• Identifies compliance issues with state-wide entities.
• From environmental perspective, may review, analyze, evaluate and interpret technical (biological, chemical, geological, and hydrogeological) land, water and/or property data.
• Makes recommendations with respect to the technical data and reports and enforcement issues.
• Answers technical questions related to policies, procedures and statutes.
• Resolves conflict between technical opinions and personalities in a positive manner and works cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives and requirements of the program and department.
• Conducts and evaluates moderately complex modeling of pollutant transport in the environment.
• Evaluate human health and ecological risk assessments, including toxicological review and risk modeling.
• Measures, monitors, regulates and manages resources, and resource utilization in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and court decrees.
• Mentors junior staff.
• Represents agency in meetings with various State, Federal and private entities.
• Makes presentations to various interest groups.
• Conducts complex analysis of problems using data collected through physical measurement, laboratory analysis and results, and field inspection.
• Mediates mid-level disputes between contractors and consultants.
• Participates in decision making process at mid management level.
• Acts as a project manager for Voluntary Remediation, Brownfields, Orphan Sites Remediation and Hazardous Waste Permitting Corrective Action Programs sites state-wide.
• Develops Scopes of Work for contracts, manages contracts, contractors, and approves invoices
• Management includes planning, design, implementation, and/or directing consulting activities or complete responsibility for a specific activity or project.
• Maintains site and project files.
• Develops, coordinates and/or performs environmental compliance assessment audits/inspections thus identifying environmental issues.
• Provides technical environmental guidance and instruction to agency projects.
• Monitors environmental expenditures in context of site and project management for Brownfields and Orphan Sites.
• Responsible for environmental technical writing.
• Participates in policy making and planning efforts, budget matters, and personnel issues.
• Makes presentations at public meetings.
• Makes independent judgment of compliance through inspections/interpretations of regulations & reports.
• Recommends level of enforcement response, penalties and settlement terms.
• Analyzes complex environmental data and draws conclusions.
• Conducts and evaluates moderately complex modeling of pollutant transport in the environment.
• Investigates and oversees complaints and projects.
• Determines accuracy of data collection & computation methods
• Researches records and provides information and technical data to the public.
• Participates in compliance reviews
• Applies and interprets complex rules, regulations, guidelines or standards.
• Lead rulemaking for state hazardous waste rules
• Has ongoing interface with regulated community at mid to senior management level.
• Monitors work with contractors including negotiating solutions and resolving conflicts.
• Manages multiple complex investigation, remediation and permitting projects that serve to protect human health and wildlife and preserve natural resources.
• Manages multiple complex projects for corrective action/remediation activities.
• Applies professional judgment in the interpretation of formulas, templates, or standards as applied to technical data or information and makes recommendations based on results.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Bachelor's Degree required with a preference in geology, engineering, environmental, physical or natural science PLUS at least four years of professional work experience in environmental research, evaluation or protection. Experience with rulemaking, human health and ecological risk assessment.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of and ability to read, research, interpret and apply Federal, State, Local environmental laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to read, research, interpret and apply state policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of hydrogeologic processes.
• Knowledge of multiple science and engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of human health and ecological risk assessments, including toxicological review and risk modeling.
• Knowledge of principles of team structure/function and ability to cooperatively participate in and lead a team.
• Ability to work as a team member of professionals, to take direction, and meet deadlines including mentoring junior staff.
• Skill in written, oral, and electronic communication.
• Skill in use of personal computers for word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to effectively schedule and manage multiple priorities within deadlines.
• Ability to communicate (both oral and written) complex issues in clear, understandable and non-confrontational manner.
• Detail-oriented; strong ability to discern, track, and organize pertinent information in a complex regulatory environment.
• Ability to create, compose, review and edit technical written documents.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to answer technical questions related to policies, procedures and statutes.
• Ability to make presentations to various interest groups and the public.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910.120
• Basic knowledge of chemical handling and hazardous materials handling as it relates to inspected facilities and potential for generation of wastes.
• Basic knowledge of general industrial practices.
• Ability to learn basic operations of regulated entities to efficiently conduct inspections/compliance assurance.

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 overnight travel is required.
• Must be able to pass and become certified in the 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Must be able to walk moderate distances and over rough terrain.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

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.

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Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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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

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(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.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in geology, engineering, environmental, physical or natural science?

• Yes
• No

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(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

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