Natural Resources Program Principal 2026-02610

Salary: $6,612.67 - $7,347.60 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Environmental Quality
Division: Air Quality
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENNR10

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This senior-level position within the Air Quality Division's (AQD) Air Pollution Monitoring Program (APMP) serves as Project Manager for Special Purpose Monitor (SPM) mobile units and assigned ambient air monitoring stations. Core responsibilities include managing five mobile ambient air monitoring trailers, selecting monitoring sites, leading field siting trips, and coordinating logistics with contractors. Additionally, the role encompasses contract management -including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contract amendments, scopes of work, invoice reviews, and quarterly report evaluations-to ensure data is legally and environmentally defensible under 40 CFR Parts 50 and 58, the EPA QA Handbook, and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs). Further duties involve validating State and Local Air Monitoring Station (SLAMS) data, managing assigned industrial monitoring stations, and conducting monthly field maintenance on SPMs.

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

• Expertise in project management for complex ambient air monitoring operations and contractor agreements.
• Develops, coordinates, and performs environmental data assessments, audits/inspects and writes detailed reports.
• Makes independent judgment of compliance through inspections/interpretations of regulations and reports.
• Identifies compliance issues with state-wide entities.
• From an environmental perspective: review, analyze, evaluate, and interpret technical air quality and meteorological data.
• Analyzes air quality data for compliance with Ambient Air Quality Standards, trends, and episodic impacts.
• Serve as project manager for projects including planning, business cases, contracting, as well as evaluation and processing of proposal documents, cost estimates, task orders, and invoices.
• Makes recommendations with respect to the technical data and reports and enforcement issues.
• Answers technical questions related to policies, procedures, and statutes.
• Conducts and evaluates moderately complex modeling of pollutant transport in the environment.
• Measures, monitors, regulates, and manages resources, and utilization in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and court decrees.
• Represents the agency in meetings with various State, Federal, and private entities.
• Make presentations to various interest groups.
• Conducts complex analysis of problems using data collected through physical measurement and inspection.
• Collects, qualifies, and publishes records using scientific equipment.
• Mediates mid-level disputes between contractors and consultants.
• Participates in the decision-making process at the mid-management level.
• Manages multiple complex projects for ambient air quality and meteorological monitoring activities.
• Analyzes complex environmental data and draws conclusions.
• Professional judgment applies in the interpretation of formulas, templates, or standards as applied to technical data or information and makes recommendations based on results.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of state-regulated industries such as oil and gas, and mining.
• Knowledge of ambient air quality and air quality-related value monitoring systems and analytical techniques.
• Skill in evaluating complex technical data and conducting an environmental assessment. Strong analytical and mathematical skills relating to trends and statistical analysis.
• Must possess strong communication skills with proficiency in explaining complex technical and/or regulatory issues and concerns to varied audiences.
• Ability to prioritize and work simultaneously on multiple projects with various deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to interpret rules and regulations, and basic knowledge of QA/QC practices. Proficient with a wide variety of computer hardware and 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
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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(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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(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

06

(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.
07

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
08

(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 and understand that, if claiming Veterans' Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans' Preference.

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

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

(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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