Natural Resources Analyst 2025-02681
State of Wyoming
IT
Cheyenne, WY, USA
Posted on Nov 7, 2025
Description and Functions
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Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a professional level position in Hazardous Waste Permitting and Corrective Action (HWPCA), Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP), VRP Brownfields Assistance Program (BFAP) and Orphan Sites Remediation Program (OSRP). This position plays a support role within the programs, including assisting policy-making and guidance development, and is responsible for implementing and managing sites in these programs.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 457B 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! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
Human Resource Contact: DEQ HR / deq.hr@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.- Manages multiple complex investigations and remediation projects that serve to protect human health and the environment in the HWPCA, VRP, BFAP, and OSRP.
- Develops, coordinates and performs environmental compliance assessment audits/inspections, writes detailed reports and formulates detailed correspondence regarding technical issues.
- Identifies compliance issues with entities in the HWPCA, VRP, BFAP, and OSRP.
- Applies and interprets complex rules, regulations, guidelines or standards.
- Reviews environmental reports, plans, and data, making appropriate recommendations with respect to the technical data and reports.
- From an environmental perspective, may review, analyze, evaluate and interpret technical (biological, chemical, geological, and hydrogeological) land, water and/or property data.
- Makes recommendations with respect to the technical data and reports and enforcement issues.
- Answers technical questions related to policies, procedures and statutes.
- Resolves conflict between technical opinions and personalities in a positive manner and works cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives and requirements of the division and agency.
- Conducts and evaluates moderately complex modeling of pollutant transport in the environment.
- Measures, monitors, regulates and manages resources and resource utilization in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and court decrees.
- Represents the agency in meetings with various State, Federal and private entities in an effective and professional manner.
- Makes presentations to various interest groups.
- Conducts complex analysis of problems using data collected through physical measurement, laboratory analysis and results, and field inspection.
- Represents the Agency in meetings and provides appropriate recommendations for resolving site-specific issues or concerns.
- Participates in the decision-making process at the mid-management level.
- Manages multiple complex projects for corrective action/remediation activities.
- Analyzes complex environmental data and draws conclusions.
- Applies professional judgment in the interpretation of formulas, templates, or standards as applied to technical data or information and makes recommendations based on results.
- Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of site investigation and cleanup.
- Work independently within areas of major responsibility.
- Maintains files and the Division database for project and record management.
- Promote waste minimization/pollution prevention (WM/P2) by learning/documenting WM/P2 practices observed during job activities.
Qualifications
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of and ability to read, research, interpret and apply Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of and ability to read, research, interpret and apply state policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of hydrogeologic processes.
- Knowledge of multiple science and engineering disciplines.
- Training and/or experience in a variety of disciplines such as geology, groundwater, soils, hydrology, organic and inorganic chemistry, biology, and toxicology, as these disciplines relate to remediation activities.
- Knowledge of principles of team structure/function and ability to cooperatively participate in and lead a team.
- Demonstrate strong written, electronic, and oral communication skills.
- Professional and concise verbal and written communication skills to relay the requirements of regulations and policies to those subject to rules, for the level of knowledge of the recipients.
- Knowledge of computer software packages that are commonly used by the department (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and others).
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910.120.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:Bachelor's (typically in The Sciences)Experience:0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources SpecialistOREducation & Experience Substitution:4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources SpecialistCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:None
Necessary Special Requirements
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PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Ability to occasionally drive long distances, occasionally walk over rough terrain, occasionally engage in field work oversight, working in all types of weather.
- Ability to operate a vehicle in all terrains
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.
Supplemental Information
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Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
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.