Natural Resources Compliance Analyst – Mining & Permitting

Wyoming; Lander, Northern (WY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Land Quality Division in Lander, WY, seeks a Natural Resources Specialist to coordinate mining and exploration operations, review permits and annual reports, and conduct compliance inspections.

The role requires a sciences bachelor's degree with 0–3 years of related experience or 4–6 years with substitution. Strong analytical and communication skills, plus willingness to travel, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the sciences is required.
• 0-3 years of progressive work experience in the sciences with knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Specialist, or 4-6 years with substitution.
• Knowledge of mining, exploration, and reclamation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and notifications for new or existing mining and exploration operations.
• Review annual reports and reclamation cost estimates for mining and exploration operations.
• Schedule and conduct compliance inspections and write detailed reports.

Skills

Environmental analysis

Regulatory interpretation

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in the sciences

Experience substitution: 4-6 years in sciences

Tools

GIS software

MS Word/Excel

Job description

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Land Quality Division in Lander, WY, seeks a Natural Resources Specialist to coordinate mining and exploration operations, review permits and annual reports, and conduct compliance inspections.

The role requires a sciences bachelor's degree with 0–3 years of related experience or 4–6 years with substitution. Strong analytical and communication skills, plus willingness to travel, are essential.