Job Description

Salary

$7,399.06 - $8,221.18 Monthly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2025-02959

Department

Department of Environmental Quality

Division

Water Quality

Opening Date

12/03/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

ENGE12

Description and Functions

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Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a supervisory position subordinate to the Groundwater Section Manager, responsible for assisting in planning, coordinating, and directing work within the Groundwater Pollution Control (GPC) Program and serving as a geological expert providing technical support to staff. This position will manage the day-to-day programmatic duties of the GPC Program, including federal grant workplan development and performance reporting, rulemaking, policy development, and other tasks. This position may be asked to support other roles within the Groundwater Section, including the Underground Injection Control Program and Federal Facilities Program. The successful candidate must reside within a commuting distance to the office located in Cheyenne, WY, Lander, WY, or Casper, WY.

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 that may be performed in the job level.

Writes and interprets rules and regulations, reviews recommended permitting actions, and makes critical decisions with little or no supervision. Confers with public officials, representatives of management of private industry, and consultants in the resolution of permitting problems relevant to the employee's program. Responds to and resolves, within his/her delegated authority, concerns raised by the general public. Trains and evaluates the performance of staff personnel. Coordinates with the agency and other state, federal, and private agencies for the arrangement of various services, surveys, and permitting. Reviews and evaluates the work of consultants. Evaluates and resolves geologic hazards. Recommends hiring/firing and disciplinary action as appropriate. Makes recommendations with respect to technical data, reports, and regulatory issues. Is proficient in environmental technical and policy writing; reviews documents for completeness and accuracy. Is proficient in planning, scheduling, and time management activities. Makes judgment of compliance through interpretations/inspections of Federal and State regulations and reports. Analyzes complex environmental data and formulates conclusions. Requires the use of independent judgment. Researches records and provides information and technical data to the public. Ensures compliance and enforcement of agency rules and state statutes. Represents programs in public meetings. Represents programs at meetings with operators to review permit applications, project design, and plan reviews, and provides appropriate recommendations for resolving geotechnical-related issues. Works with staff to complete inspections per the Performance Partnership Agreement Work Plan. Works with staff to ensure facility compliance. Drafts, negotiates, and finalizes enforcement documents. Performs technical reviews of permits. Evaluates proposals, plans, and permit applications submitted by the public and/or industry to protect groundwater from impairment, or to restore groundwater quality in accordance with regulations, policies, and guidelines. Develops appropriate and timely formal written recommendations and directions in response to proposals, plans, and applications submitted by the public and/or industry. Manages contracts with other agencies, organizations, or governing bodies to investigate groundwater conditions or implement groundwater protection plans. Meets and communicates with concerned citizens and environmental groups with respect to environmental concerns associated with project development. From an environmental perspective, may review, analyze, evaluate, and interpret technical (biological, chemical, geological, and hydrogeological) land, water, and/or property data. Answers technical questions related to policies, procedures, and statutes. Makes presentations to various interest groups.

Qualifications

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KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of environmental principles, theories, and practices, especially in relation to regulations. Ability to work as a team member of professionals, to take direction, and meet deadlines. Ability to work as a team member with the Section Manager and upper management. Skill in written, oral, and electronic communication, with special attention to detail. Competencies in computer applications such as spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and word processing. Ability to effectively schedule and manage multiple time tables for a team of professionals. Ability to interact with the public, regulated entities, and other employees in a professional manner. Ability to set priorities and complete multiple assignments in a timely fashion. Detail-oriented; strong ability to discern, track, and organize pertinent information in a complex regulatory environment. Ability to create, compose, review, and edit technical written documents. Records maintenance skills. Ability to answer technical questions related to policies, procedures, and statutes. Ability to make presentations to various interest groups and the public. Strong ability to review and revise technical materials for completeness and accuracy. Ability to research records and provide information and technical data to colleagues and the public. Proficient in environmental, technical, and regulatory/policy writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (in Geology/Geotechnical Engineering)

Experience:

2-4 years of progressive work experience in Geology with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Project Geologist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Professional Geologist License (PG) or Professional Engineering License (PE) required at time of hire. (Wyoming PG or PE required within one year of hire date.)

Necessary Special Requirements

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PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Participation in the various groups as Wyoming's representative may require extensive travel at times. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to walk over rough terrain. Must be able to climb. Must be able to deal with inclement weather. Must be able to deal with heights.

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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