Engineer II Cheyenne, WY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A great place to live for those interested in outdoor activities as Cheyenne is just 30 minutes from Curt Gowdy State Park, about an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park, and about 90 minutes from Glendo State Park and Reservoir. Cheyenne is located just 45 miles from two (2) Division 1 schools, the University of Wyoming and Colorado State University, for those who may want to pursue additional educational opportunities.

Outdoor activities include hunting, fishing, camping, boating, backpacking, mountain biking, skiing, and other outdoor activities.

This is an entry-level Air Quality Division (AQD) Compliance Engineer II. This position will perform high-level, complex technical tasks related to air quality compliance assurance within several Southeastern Wyoming counties. Will inspect and evaluate a wide range of industrial facilities, processes, and emission control equipment. Will work with industry personnel regarding the design, construction, and operation of facilities to ensure regulatory compliance.

Will write detailed reports based on evaluations. Will respond to and seek resolution of complaints in a timely and professional manner. This position is not eligible for teleworking due to the requirements to conduct in-person inspections at industrial facilities and respond in person to public concerns or complaints. The State of Wyoming cannot sponsor potential employees.

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range, but still true to the Old West s history. Cheyenne is home to the "Daddy of  em All" – Cheyenne Frontier Days – held every last week of July. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

The State of Wyoming’s total compensation package is excellent and includes:

• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement with employer contributions
• Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
• Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
• Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, and short and long-term disability.
• Longevity pay

Human Resource Contact: DEQ HR deq.hr

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

• Performs field inspections of moderate to complex industrial sources of regulated air contaminants, industrial processes, and air pollution control equipment to ensure that facilities are constructed or modified to conform with requirements covered by permitting and are operating in compliance with federal and state standards and regulations.
• Ensures that facilities meet technical, policy, and regulatory requirements; recognizes and flags concerns; suggests modifications or improvements.
• Confers with industry personnel to ensure goals are achieved and requirements met.
• Assists with formal and informal training of personnel in use of software and monitoring equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and advice on a wide range of complex regulatory and policy requirements.
• Detailed technical and regulatory evaluations are needed to determine compliance with applicable requirements.
• Provides oversight and evaluation of engineering projects related to air quality and controls.
• Evaluates complicated technical submissions, permits, reports, inspections, and monitoring data.
• Applies professional judgment, engineering knowledge, and accepted engineering practices to evaluate industrial processes.
• Abnormal condition and malfunction reports are evaluated to determine whether or not the reports meet regulatory requirements, and recommend approval or disapproval of the reports, resulting in correspondence for supervisory personnel to provide the results of the evaluation back to the applicable facility.
• Evaluates compliance reviews by facility staff, contract employees, and/or consultants.
• Conducts independent field work and inspections.
• Reviews progress and inspects corrective actions; manages multiple complex projects for corrective actions.
• Observes and analyzes source sampling procedures used by facilities; provides corrective action when necessary to ensure compliance with established test methods and…