Senior Environmental Programs Lead — Brownfields & Remediation

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement - Pension and 457B plans

Job summary

State of Wyoming is hiring to supervise the VRP Brownfields Assistance Program (BFAP) and Orphan Sites Remediation Program (OSRP). The role emphasizes protecting health and the environment while returning properties to productive use and benefiting Wyoming communities.

Essential duties include leading staff, securing EPA Brownfields funding, producing grant documents, and guiding communities through remediation efforts with rigorous compliance oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a preference in geology, engineering, environmental, physical or natural science.
• Plus at least four years of professional work experience in environmental research, evaluation or protection.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple direct reports with strong leadership and communication.
• Apply for and manage grants, including EPA Brownfields Grants, coordinating with DEQ accounting for reporting.
• Produce grant applications, reports and correspondence.
• Assist communities and eligible entities in investigating and remediating contaminated properties and identifying funding opportunities.
• Review and interpret technical data and reports to ensure compliance and enforce issues.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

State of Wyoming is hiring to supervise the VRP Brownfields Assistance Program (BFAP) and Orphan Sites Remediation Program (OSRP). The role emphasizes protecting health and the environment while returning properties to productive use and benefiting Wyoming communities.

Essential duties include leading staff, securing EPA Brownfields funding, producing grant documents, and guiding communities through remediation efforts with rigorous compliance oversight.