Mining Regulation & Environmental Compliance Analyst

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation & holidays

PSLF eligibility

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

State of Wyoming is seeking a Natural Resources Specialist to lead regulatory mining oversight in SE Wyoming. The role coordinates environmental compliance audits, inspections, and permit reviews under Wyoming mining laws.

Responsibilities include managing the environmental program, supervising staff, and representing the agency in meetings with diverse stakeholders. A Bachelor's in a science field is preferred with 0–3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the sciences required or preferred.
• 0-3 years of progressive work experience in natural resources/science.
• Strong report writing and regulatory interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, and conducts environmental compliance audits/inspections and writes detailed reports.
• Inspect and report on Land Quality Division-regulated operations for compliance.
• Review mine permits and proposals for compliance with statutes and rules.
• Manage environmental program and delegate tasks to staff.
• Process permit applications for completeness and compliance.
• Conduct field inspections and write detailed inspection reports.
• Represent the agency in meetings with state, federal, and private entities.
• Train junior staff and oversee their work.

Skills

GIS/GPS knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Report writing

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological or Physical Science

Tools

GIS software

Word processing

Job description

State of Wyoming is seeking a Natural Resources Specialist to lead regulatory mining oversight in SE Wyoming. The role coordinates environmental compliance audits, inspections, and permit reviews under Wyoming mining laws.

Responsibilities include managing the environmental program, supervising staff, and representing the agency in meetings with diverse stakeholders. A Bachelor's in a science field is preferred with 0–3 years of related experience.