Wyoming Coal Permitting & Resources Lead

State of Wyoming; Sheridan (WY); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The State of Wyoming seeks a dedicated professional to support the Land Quality Division’s coal permitting and compliance efforts from Sheridan. You will coordinate with the Wyoming Mining Association, assist the D3 office, and help manage permitting actions and new mine permits in a role that blends office leadership with field responsibilities.

The position emphasizes strong analytical capabilities, regulatory knowledge, and effective communication to support public and inter-agency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the sciences required, plus 1–3 years of progressive experience in the same.
• Alternatively, 4–6 years of progressive work experience with knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst.
• Knowledge of permitting, regulating, and enforcing environmental law.
• Ability to analyze mining-related environmental issues and reclamation procedures.
• Leadership skills and ability to prioritize workload, travel, and work in the field.
• Strong oral and written communication; proficiency with GIS data and mapping.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the main liaison with the Wyoming Mining Association for WMA/LQD Coal Work Group meetings.
• Assist the District III office with management of coal permitting actions.
• Act as the assistant district contact for coal permitting actions and coordinate new small mine permits.
• Perform as acting D3 supervisor when absent.
• Coordinate with state and federal agencies on surface water hydrology for permitting and NEPA.
• Conduct technical reviews of documents, reports, and data.
• Conduct inspections of mining operations and write inspection reports.
• Prepare enforcement actions and settlements when appropriate.
• Represent LQD in public meetings and resolve permitting issues.

Connaissances

Permitting & enforcement

Leadership

GIS & mapping

Oral & written communication

Field travel

Formation

Bachelor's Degree (sciences)

1–3 years experience in same

Education substitution: 4–6 years experience

Outils

GIS software

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Description du poste

The State of Wyoming seeks a dedicated professional to support the Land Quality Division’s coal permitting and compliance efforts from Sheridan. You will coordinate with the Wyoming Mining Association, assist the D3 office, and help manage permitting actions and new mine permits in a role that blends office leadership with field responsibilities.

The position emphasizes strong analytical capabilities, regulatory knowledge, and effective communication to support public and inter-agency