Mining Permitting & Compliance Analyst

Wyoming; Sheridan, Northern (WY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality seeks a Natural Resources Specialist to review mining permits, annual reports, and environmental studies with a focus on coal and non-coal operations. The role includes coordinating uranium in-situ permits and performing compliance inspections.

The position involves field work, travel, and collaboration with multiple agencies to implement state environmental laws and reclamation procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in The Sciences or closely related field.
• 0–3 years of progressive work experience in The Sciences at Natural Resources Specialist level.
• Or 4–6 years of progressive work experience with knowledge at Natural Resources Specialist level.

Responsibilities

• Serves as permit coordinator for conventional and uranium in-situ mining operations as assigned.
• Provides technical expertise and reviews permit applications for district staff.
• Conducts inspections of mining operations to assess compliance and writes inspection reports.
• Has authority to issue violations and cessation orders and determine mitigation measures during coal inspections.
• Drafts enforcement actions (Notices of Violation, Orders) when appropriate.

Skills

GPS

GIS

Relational databases

Communication

Field work

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in the sciences

Tools

MS Office

GIS software

Job description

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality seeks a Natural Resources Specialist to review mining permits, annual reports, and environmental studies with a focus on coal and non-coal operations. The role includes coordinating uranium in-situ permits and performing compliance inspections.

The position involves field work, travel, and collaboration with multiple agencies to implement state environmental laws and reclamation procedures.