Natural Resources Program Principal

Open Until Filled

Natural Resources Program Principal provides technical analysis and may serve as a program lead for special projects as directed by the Groundwater Section Manager. General duties include review of operating permit applications for purposes of initial permit development, modification, or renewal; review documents for details, accuracy, and completeness; and coordinate with other Section staff with fulfilling permitting compliance monitoring, inspection and enforcement responsibilities related to the Underground Injection Control Program and Groundwater Pollution Control Program.

This position does not supervise any subordinate positions.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

Human Resource Contact: deq.hr

Technical Review & Environmental Analysis

• UIC Program Specialization:
  Evaluate complex permit applications, feasibility studies, and engineering designs for Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class I (hazardous and non‑hazardous industrial/municipal waste disposal) and Class V (shallow non‑hazardous injection) wells.
• Data Interpretation:
  Analyze complex, multi-disciplinary environmental data (biological, chemical, geological, and hydrogeological) to draw definitive conclusions and formulate formal recommendations.
• Quality Assurance:
  Verify the accuracy, validity, and computational integrity of data collection methods, mechanical integrity testing (MIT), and injection well monitoring reports.
• Regulatory Application:
  Apply and interpret complex rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards, with a specific focus on groundwater quality protection, Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) standards, and UIC regulations.

Project Management

• UIC Well Lifecycle Management:
  Oversee the full regulatory lifecycle of Class I and Class V wells, including permitting, inspections, review of compliance reports, field evaluations of required well testing and proper plugging and abandonment (P&A) procedures.
• Data Management:
  Maintain organized, auditable digital and physical project and compliance files.

Compliance, Audits, & Enforcement

• Conduct Inspections:
  Plan and execute environmental compliance audits, field investigations, and on‑site inspections of facilities, structures, and UIC well sites to resolve groundwater violations and complaints.
• Regulatory Judgment:
  Work with the Geology Supervisor – Inspection and Compliance to determine compliance status based on field observations, data analysis, and regulatory interpretations.
• Enforcement Actions:
  Recommend appropriate levels of enforcement responses of non‑compliance or unauthorized injection activity.

Technical Writing & Reporting

• Documentation:
  Serve as the primary author for all specialized environmental technical writing, delivering timely formal recommendations and UIC permit drafts.
• Reporting:
  Formulate comprehensive, evidence‑based technical reports resulting from audits, well‑logging reviews, and environmental investigations.

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Core Competencies:

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate must possess the ability to analyze complex data sets, maintain deep focus for extended periods, and exercise sound, independent judgment under high‑pressure scenarios.

Regulatory Expertise & Research

• Environmental Law & Policy:
  Proven ability to research, interpret, and apply complex Federal, State, and Local environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Environmental Principles:
  Deep understanding of environmental theories, principles, and practical applications, particularly concerning groundwater and regulatory compliance.
• Information Management:
  Detail‑oriented with a strong ability to discern, track, organize, and research public records and complex technical data.
• Technical Writing & Editing:
  Proficient in environmental technical and regulatory writing, with the ability to compose, review, and edit highly detailed technical documents for accuracy and…