Natural Resources Program Principal 2026-01577

DGS Office of External Affairs; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Water Development Office in Cheyenne seeks a Natural Resources Analyst to oversee water development planning projects, reconnaissance and feasibility studies, and to manage budgets and timelines. The role includes preparing funding recommendations and contracts, and providing GIS technical assistance.

The position requires GIS expertise, hydrology knowledge, project management experience, and familiarity with Wyoming Water Law and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sciences or natural resources field.
• 1-2 years of progressive work experience in natural resources analysis.
• Knowledge of GIS mapping technology and ESRI software products.
• Knowledge of water resources, hydrology, and hydrogeologic processes.
• Project management experience and ability to manage consultants.
• Knowledge of Wyoming Water Law and federal/state environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee water development planning projects, reconnaissance studies, and feasibility studies for the Wyoming Water Development Office in Cheyenne.
• Oversee project budgets and timelines.
• Prepare funding recommendations and contracts.
• Provide GIS technical assistance.
• Represent the program at regional and state meetings.

Skills

GIS mapping

ESRI software

Water Resources

Hydrology

Hydrogeology

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences or natural resources

Job description

Overview

The Natural Resources Program Principal manages water development planning projects, reconnaissance studies, and feasibility studies for the Wyoming Water Development Office in Cheyenne. The role involves overseeing project budgets and timelines, preparing funding recommendations and contracts, providing GIS technical assistance, and representing the program at regional and state meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sciences or natural resources field
• 1-2 years of progressive work experience in natural resources analysis
• Knowledge of GIS mapping technology and ESRI software products
• Knowledge of water resources, hydrology, and hydrogeologic processes
• Project management experience and ability to manage consultants
• Knowledge of Wyoming Water Law and federal/state environmental regulations