Senior-level professional position responsible for preparing and reviewing complex air quality permits, including Title V (operating) permits; manages projects and project teams; reviews the work of staff; and assists in directing the operational, personnel, and planning functions in air quality permitting. Reviews operating permit applications for purposes of initial permit development, modification, or renewal; reviews engineering designs, calculations, and other engineering documents for details, accurac,y and completeness; examines the engineering basis for periodic parameter or emission monitoring; and develops the statement of basis and the public notice version of the draft operating permit.

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

• Drafts and coordinates the preparation of complex air quality analyses and permits.
• Manages projects and project teams.
• Assists in directing the operational, personnel, and planning functions in air quality permitting.
• Responsible for technical writing of documents for a diverse range of audiences to support the permitting function.
• Applies and interprets complex rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
• Answers technical questions from the public, other agencies, and internal staff related to policies, procedures, regulations, and statute.
• Applies sound scientific principles to evaluate proposed emission controls, pollution minimization, and monitoring techniques.
• Reviews the work of others.
• Reviews technical documents for compliance with requirements of the State, EPA, and other agencies on projects.
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Division activities related to the permitting function.
• Reviews and approves or rejects submittals.
• Ensures work activities meet project technical and policy requirements, state statutes, and federal regulations.
• Responsible for negotiating and securing agreements with industry groups and applicants.
• Responds to comments from industry and other stakeholders in contentious situations.
• Participates in environmental studies and public meetings.
• Provides responses to appeals, lawsuits, or other public record requests.
• Serves as an expert witness.
• Trains, develops, and mentors staff.
• Leads and/or participates in cross-functional teams to address the issues and priorities of the agency.
• Participates in selection panels for environmental engineers and scientists.
• Confers with other states or government agencies with regard to joint actions to be taken or to obtain vital information.
• Develops and recommends new and revised goals and long-range plans for the program and agency.
• Initiates and manages consultant agreements to provide permit-related services.
• Resolves and recommends resolution of applicant and contractor disputes and claims.
• Advises senior leaders on the acquisition of software, hardware, equipment, and materials.
• Determines the relevance and accuracy of data collection and computation methods.

Bachelor’s Degree required with a preference in engineering or environmental/physical sciences plus 1-2 years of progressive work experience in the same.

• 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.