Senior Project Geologist 2026-02494

State of Wyoming; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Pension and 457(b) plans

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work for Wyoming

Job summary

State of Wyoming seeks a senior-level professional to lead planning and directing work for the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program – Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells. You will provide geological expertise, supervise staff geologists, and coordinate with agencies to ensure regulatory compliance and protect groundwater resources.

You will analyze environmental data, draft technical documents, and oversee contracts while communicating with the public and stakeholders in Wyoming

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental principles, theories, and practices, especially in relation to regulations.
• Ability to work as a team member of professionals, to take direction, and meet deadlines.
• Competencies in written, oral, and electronic communication, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Write and interpret rules and regulations, reviews recommended permitting actions and make critical decisions with little or no supervision.
• Confers with public officials, reps of management of private industry and consultants in resolving permitting problems.
• Responds to and resolves concerns raised by the public within delegated authority.
• Coordinates with agencies for arrangement of services, surveys and permitting.
• Reviews and evaluates work of consultants and enforces regulatory requirements.
• Represents programs in public meetings and at design and plan reviews.

Skills

Geology knowledge

Regulatory writing

Written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is a senior-level position subordinate to the Groundwater Section Manager, responsible for assisting in planning, coordinating and directing work for the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program – Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells. This position serves as geological expert providing expert technical support, and this position plans, schedules, and supervises the research, analytical study, and/or technical engineering work of staff geologists or other technical personnel.

Imagine waking up where the high desert meets the rugged peaks of the Wind River Range—where world-class mountain biking, climbing, and pristine trail systems are just minutes from your front door. Lander, Wyoming isn't just a place to live; it's a vibrant, authentic mountain town that trades bumper-to-bumper traffic for wide-open spaces and genuine community connection. Alongside an unbeatable outdoor lifestyle, you’ll enjoy a low cost of stress, exceptional local schools, and significant financial perks like zero state income tax. It’s the rare destination where you can build a meaningful career without compromising 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
• 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!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Write and interpret rules and regulations, reviews recommended permitting actions and make critical decisions with little or no supervision.
• Confers with public officials, representatives of management of private industry and consultants in the resolution of permitting problems relevant to the employee’s program.
• Responds to and resolves, within his/her delegated authority, concerns raised by the public.
• Coordinates with agency and other state, federal, and private agencies for the arrangement of various services, surveys and permitting.
• Reviews and evaluates the work of consultants.
• Evaluates and resolves geologic hazards.
• Make recommendations with respect to the technical data, reports and regulatory issues.
• Is proficient in environmental technical and policy writing, reviews documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Is proficient in planning, scheduling, and time management activities.
• Makes judgment of compliance through interpretations/inspections of Federal and State regulations and reports.
• Analyzes complex environmental data and formulates conclusions.
• Requires the use of independent judgment.
• Research records and provide information and technical data to the public.
• Ensures compliance and enforcement of agency rules and state statutes.
• Represents programs in public meetings and at design and plan reviews and provides appropriate recommendations for resolving geotechnical related issues.
• Works with staff to complete inspections.
• Works with staff to ensure facility compliance.
• Drafts, negotiates and finalizes enforcement documents.
• Performs technical reviews of permits.
• Evaluates proposals, plans and permit applications submitted by the public and/or industry to protect groundwater from impairment, or to restore groundwater quality in accordance with regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Develops appropriate and timely formal written recommendations and directions in response to proposals, plans, and applications submitted by the public and/or industry.
• Manages contracts with other agencies, organizations or governing bodies to investigate groundwater conditions or implement groundwater protection plans.
• Meets and communicates with concerned citizens and environmental groups with respect to environmental concerns associated with energy development.
• From an environmental perspective, may review, analyze, evaluate and interpret technical (biological, chemical, geological, and hydrogeological) land, water and/or property data.
• Answers technical questions related to policies, procedures, and statutes.
• Make presentations to various interest groups.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of environmental principles, theories, and practices, especially in relation to regulations.
• Ability to work as a team member of professionals, to take direction, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as a team member with the Section Manager and upper management.
• Skill in written, oral, and electronic communication, with special attention to detail.
• Competencies in computer applications such as spreadsheets, PowerPoint and word processing.
• Ability to effectively schedule and manage multiple timetables for a team of professionals.
• Ability to interact with public, regulated entities and other employees in a professional manner.
• Ability to set priorities and complete multiple assignments in a timely fashion.
• Detail-oriented; strong ability to discern, track, and organize pertinent information in a complex regulatory environment.
• Ability to create, compose, review and edit technical written documents.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to answer technical questions related to policies, procedures and statutes.
• Ability to make presentations to various interest groups and the public.
• Strong ability to review and revise technical materials for completeness and accuracy.
• Ability to research records and provide information and technical data to colleagues and the public.
• Proficient in environmental technical and regulatory/policy writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (in Geology/Geotechnical Engineering)

Experience:

1-3 years of progressive work experience in Geology with acquired knowledge at the level of a Project Geologist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Professional Geologist License (PG) or Professional Engineering License (PE) required at the time of hire. (Wyoming PG or PE required within one year of hire date.)

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.

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.