Natural Resources Analyst 2026-02324

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

PSLF eligibility

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

The State of Wyoming's Department of Environmental Quality seeks a professional to support Hazardous Waste Permitting and Corrective Action, VRP, BFAP, and OSRP programs. The role includes policymaking support and site management responsibilities in Cheyenne.

Based in Cheyenne, you will engage in audits, reports review, and stakeholder coordination while assisting with rulemaking and risk assessments to protect Wyoming's environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in the sciences; 0–3 years in related field, or 4–6 years with the Natual Resources Specialist level experience.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple complex investigation and remediation projects in HWPCA, VRP, BFAP and OSRP.
• Develops environmental compliance assessment audits and writes detailed reports.
• Identifies compliance issues with agencies and stakeholders.
• Reviews environmental reports and data to make technical recommendations.
• Reviews technical data including land, water, and property information.
• Assists in rulemaking and authorization for hazardous waste rules.
• Conducts modeling of pollutant transport and evaluates risk assessments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in the sciences

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

OpenUntilFilled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a professional-level position in Hazardous Waste Permitting and Corrective Action (HWPCA), Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP), VRP Brownfields Assistance Program (BFAP) and Orphan Sites Remediation Program (OSRP). This position plays a support role within the programs, including assisting with policymaking and guidance development, and is responsible for implementing and managing sites in these programs.

Nestled where the High Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, Cheyenne offers the ideal balance of rich western heritage, vibrant community life, and outdoor adventure. Living in Wyoming’s capital means enjoying over 300 days of sunshine, zero state income tax, and quick access to world-class hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing at nearby Curt Gowdy State Park and Vedauwoo. Beyond the low cost of living and short, stress-free commutes, relocating to Cheyenne puts you at the front lines of protecting Wyoming’s iconic landscapes—allowing you to build a highly impactful environmental career without sacrificing your quality of life.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!

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Human Resource Contact: DEQ HR [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages multiple complex investigation, remediation projects that serve to protect human health and the environment in the HWPCA, VRP, BFAP, and OSRP.
• Develops, coordinates and performs environmental compliance assessment audits/inspects, writes detailed reports and formulates detailed correspondence regarding technical issues.
• Identifies compliance issues with entities in the HWPCA, VRP, BFAP, and OSRP.
• Applies and interprets complex rules, regulations, guidelines or standards.
• Reviews environmental reports, plans, and data, making appropriate recommendations with respect to the technical data and reports.
• 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 division and agency.
• Assist in rulemaking and authorization for hazardous waste rules.
• Conducts and evaluates moderately complex modeling of pollutant transport in the environment.
• Evaluate the adequacy of human health and ecological risk assessments, which may include toxicological review and risk modeling.
• Measures, monitors, regulates and manages resources, and resource utilization in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and court decrees.
• Represents agency in meetings with various State, Federal and private entities in an effective and professional manner.
• Makes presentations to various interest groups.
• Conducts complex analysis of problems using data collected through physical measurement, laboratory analysis and results, and field inspection.
• Represents the Agency in meetings and provides appropriate recommendations for resolving site specific issues or concerns.
• Participates in decision making process at mid management level.
• Manages multiple complex projects for corrective action/remediation activities.
• Analyzes complex environmental data and draws conclusions.
• Applies professional judgment in the interpretation of formulas, templates, or standards as applied to technical data or information and makes recommendations based on results.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of site investigation and cleanup.
• Work independently within areas of major responsibility.
• Maintains files and Division database for project and record management.
• Promote waste minimization/pollution prevention (WM/P2) by learning/documenting WM/P2 practices observed during job activities.

PREFERENCES:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

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.
• Training and/or experience in a variety of disciplines such as geology, groundwater, soils, hydrology, organic and inorganic chemistry, biology, toxicology, as these disciplines relate to remediation activities.
• Knowledge of principles of team structure/function and ability to cooperatively participate in and lead a team.
• Knowledge of human health and ecological risk assessments, including toxicological review and risk modeling.
• Demonstrate strong written, electronic, and oral communications skills.
• Professional and concise verbal and written communication skills to relay requirements of regulations and policies to those subject to rules for the level of knowledge of recipients.
• Knowledge of computer software packages which are commonly used by the department (Word, Excel, Sharepoint, Powerpoint, and others).
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910.120.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's (typically in The Sciences)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Specialist

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Specialist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to occasionally drive long distances, occasionally walk over rough terrain, occasionally engage in field work oversight, working in all types of weather.
• Ability to operate a vehicle in all terrains

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.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.