This is a Natural Resources Analyst position within the Inspection and Compliance Program of the Solid & Hazardous Waste Division of DEQ. This position assists the Division in fulfilling its compliance, inspection, and enforcement responsibilities related to Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste facilities. The position functions as an inspector to ensure the safe and responsible management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste in Wyoming. This position responds to spills/complaints and provides compliance assistance and takes appropriate enforcement actions. The position will require responding to requests for information, including file review requests and waste characterization. This position coordinates and communicates with other programs in the Agency and Division to ensure compliance with Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Rules.

Human Resource Contact: DEQ HR /deq.hr@wyo.gov

• Develops, coordinates, and performs inspections of solid and hazardous waste facilities, writes detailed reports, and develops correspondence regarding technical issues. May coordinate with internal, public agencies, and/or the private sector.
• Professional and respectful interactions with the regulated community, coworkers/managers across WDEQ, and other agency representatives.
• Provide technical assistance to the public and/or industry to ensure and improve compliance with Solid and Hazardous Waste Rules.
• Conduct field investigations and inspections as needed to respond to spills and complaints from the public or other sources. Document results of the investigations/inspections.
• Works with other staff to identify ongoing or common compliance issues and makes recommendations on compliance based on inspections and interpretations of regulations.
• Working with the Enforcement Coordinator recommends the level of enforcement response, penalties, and settlement terms.
• Maintains inspection files and databases.
• Provides technical environmental guidance and instruction to agency projects.
• Review environmental monitoring reports and data, making appropriate recommendations with respect to the technical data and reports.
• Ability to distill technical or regulatory information accurately, and in a manner that can be understood by the public and the regulated community.
• Resolves conflict between technical opinions and personalities in a positive manner and works cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve compliance with Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulations and the objectives and requirements of the program and department.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of solid and hazardous waste management systems and processes, including, but not limited to integrated waste management, recycling, and beneficial use.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of applicable state and federal statutes, regulations, policies, and guidance.
• Promote waste minimization/pollution prevention (WM/P2) by learning/documenting WM/P2 practices observed during job activities.
• Works directly with other state and federal agencies.
• Analyzes complex environmental data and draws conclusions.
• Provides technical assistance for questions related to policies, procedures, and statutes.
• Determines the accuracy of data collection & computation methods.
• Responsible for environmental technical writing.
• Participates in compliance reviews.
• Applies and interprets complex rules, regulations, guidelines, or standards.
• Has ongoing communication with the regulated community at entry or mid-management level.
• Represent SHWD in meetings and provide appropriate recommendations for resolving compliance issues.
• Develop and maintain a basic understanding of site investigation and cleanup to cooperate on corrective action sites.
• Work independently within areas of major responsibility.

• Must be physically capable of doing fieldwork that includes driving or walking over rough terrain.
• Ability to operate a vehicle in all terrains.
• Must be able to travel to do fieldwork.
• Overnight travel is required.