Senior Environmental Resources Program Lead

Wyoming; Cheyenne, Northern (WY, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality seeks a lead environmental professional to supervise Hazardous Waste, Voluntary Remediation, Brownfields, and Orphan Sites programs in Cheyenne. The role mentors staff, reviews complex data, and supports permitting and corrective action activities to ensure regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science, with 4+ years in environmental research or protection, and experience in rulemaking and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in geoscience/engineering/environmental science or related field.
• At least four years of professional experience in environmental research, evaluation, or protection.
• Experience with rulemaking and human health/ecological risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead program activities in HW, VR, BF, and OS to support oversight and compliance.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop scopes of work, manage contracts, and oversee permitting/corrective action projects.
• Represent the agency in meetings and present to various groups.
• Conduct complex environmental data analyses and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory interpretation

Environmental data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality seeks a lead environmental professional to supervise Hazardous Waste, Voluntary Remediation, Brownfields, and Orphan Sites programs in Cheyenne. The role mentors staff, reviews complex data, and supports permitting and corrective action activities to ensure regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science, with 4+ years in environmental research or protection, and experience in rulemaking and risk assessment.