Natural Resources Analyst 2026

State of Wyoming
State of Wyoming

IT

Lander, WY, USA

Posted on Nov 3, 2026

Description and Functions





Open Until Filled


GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a Natural Resource Analyst position in the Solid Waste Permitting and Corrective Action Program in the Solid and Hazardous Waste Division. This position is responsible for evaluating/reviewing complex solid waste permit applications to ensure the appropriate management of solid waste at disposal, transfer, treatment, and storage facilities for compliance with the Solid Waste Rules. This position coordinates and communicates with other programs in the Agency and Division. This position also interacts and is a technical liaison with other state and federal agencies, consultants, engineers, industry, local government officials, civic organizations, and the general public.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.


  • Reviews solid waste facility permit applications and other associated submittals for completeness and technical adequacy to ensure applications are prepared in accordance with state statutes and rules.
  • Prepares detailed technical reviews, operating permits, amendments, fact sheets, public notices, and responsive documents for administrative records.
  • Reviews/analyzes environmental monitoring reports and data, draws conclusions to make appropriate recommendations.
  • Evaluates groundwater monitoring data and statistical analysis.
  • Project management, including planning, design, implementation, and complete responsibility and management for a specific activity or project.
  • Manages multiple complex investigation, remediation and permitting projects.
  • Represents SHWD in meetings and provides appropriate recommendations for resolving permitting and compliance issues.
  • Maintain and manage permitting projects, record keeping, and data management related to the Department's information and data management systems.
  • Provides technical environmental guidance and instruction to agency projects.
  • Demonstrate strong written, electronic, and oral communications skills.
  • Makes independent judgment of compliance through inspections/interpretations of regulations and reports.
  • Identifies compliance issues with state-wide entities.
  • Answers technical questions related to policies, procedures and statutes.
  • Conducts and evaluates moderately complex modeling of pollutant transport in the environment.
  • Investigates and oversees complaints and projects. Participates in compliance reviews.
  • Determines accuracy of data collection & computation methods
  • Ability to research records and provide accurate information and technical data to the public.
  • Applies and interprets complex rules, regulations, guidelines or standards.
  • Has ongoing interface with regulated community at mid to senior management level.
  • Participate in outreach, trainings and public speaking within the solid waste community and general public.
  • Successfully resolve conflicts of technical opinions and personalities in order to achieve compliance with the Solid Waste Rules, standards of practice, and the goals and objectives of the Department.
  • Interact with the public, regulated entities, elected officials, and other employees in an effective and professional manner.
  • Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of solid waste management systems and processes, including, but not limited to engineered containment systems, corrective action systems, integrated waste management, recycling, and beneficial use.
  • Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of site investigation and cleanup.
  • Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of applicable state and federal statutes, regulations, policy and guidance.
  • Work independently within areas of major responsibility.
  • Works together with various programs within the Division and Agency.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:


  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Science or Engineering.
  • Additional preference will be given to a candidate with direct experience with solid waste management facilities.



KNOWLEDGE:


  • Knowledge and ability to read, research, interpret and apply Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
  • Knowledge and ability to read, research, interpret and apply state policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of hydrogeologic processes and remediation processes.
  • Knowledge of groundwater sampling, data evaluation, and statistical analysis.
  • 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, toxicology, statistics, and particularly engineering, as these disciplines relate to solid waste management facilities.
  • Demonstrate strong written, electronic, and oral communications skills.
  • Knowledge of project management principles. Knowledge of OSHA requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910.120.
  • Knowledge of environmental concepts, especially in relation to solid waste management facilities, landfills, transfer stations, surface impoundments, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Subtitle D.
  • Ability to proficiently use a personal computer and various software packages.
  • Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects and meet deadlines and achieve agency goals.


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 Specialist
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Specialist
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

Necessary Special Requirements


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:


  • Participation in the various groups as Wyoming's representative may require extensive travel at times.
  • Must be able to walk over uneven ground and work through all types of inclement weather.
  • Must be able to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
  • Overnight travel required.


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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