This position is a geologist in the Land Quality Division (LQD). Under limited supervision, this position evaluates the radiological and geochemical hazards associated with uranium recovery operations. This includes conducting inspections as well as reviewing technical submissions such as license applications, license renewals, license amendments, radiological surveys, groundwater restoration reports, environmental impact statements, and decommissioning plans. Additionally, this position supports the licensees by developing and implementing regulatory guidance and standards and effectively communicating those to industry.

• 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
• 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!

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• Inspect uranium recovery operators for compliance to a broad spectrum of regulations, and analyze impacts of activities on public health, safety, and the environment. Travel to licensed facilities within the State up to 6 times per year.
• Effectively communicate highly technical information to the public, regulated communities, and other government agencies who may not have a technical background.
• Requires considerable initiative and independent analytical and evaluative judgment.
• Complete projects within defined time constraints.
• Obtain training to meet the requirements of a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license reviewer and inspector. This will require moderate travel within the first two years to meet the qualifications (roughly eight weeks spread over a year for the first two years).
• Ability to conduct self-study as well as seek out statistical, hydrological, and geochemical training opportunities
• Conduct the review and evaluation of technical submissions using Geological/Hydrogeology/or Engineering principles.
• Produce detailed, well-written technical reports, inspection reports, and division correspondence.
• Respond to public complaints.
• Participate in the development of guidance documents and regulations focusing on a variety of topics.
• Serve as an expert witness in administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Ability to analyze environmental data and make informed decisions based on that data.
• Lead meetings with operators of assigned sites.

Preference will be given to those candidates with a minimum of a bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or other closely related field in addition to having specialized knowledge and experience with the principles, theories, and practices in either groundwater and surface water hydrology, fluid hydraulics, contaminant transport in groundwater and geology, geochemistry, chemistry or environmental engineering.

• May require extensive travel at times.
• Must be able to walk on uneven or rough terrain.
• Must be able to deal with all types of inclement weather.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• 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.