Natural Resource Program Principal 2026-01538

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

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. 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, and skiing, and just a 90-minute drive to Denver International Airport.

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.

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

* Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

* and MUCH MORE! for detailed information, oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact:deq.hr

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

* 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.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

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.

KNOWLEDGE:

* Familiarity with the role of NRC and Uranium Recovery Program. Familiarity with Wyoming rules and regulations related to licensing and inspection of source material from recovery or milling and the management of 11e.(2) byproduct material.

* Ability to evaluate and solve a broad spectrum of technical problems related to environmental protection aspects of a licensee's plans to clean up contaminated sites, evaluate environmental pathway modeling, and conduct environmental monitoring and sampling to verify performance.

* Ability to clearly communicate complex technical analysis, issues, and recommendations both orally and written to staff, the public, and the regulated community.

* Ability to prioritize work quickly so that deadlines are met while maintaining quality.

* Ability to conduct self-study to learn new skills.

* Familiarity with concepts of groundwater transport and geochemical models such as, but not limited to, MT3D, MODFLOW, and PHREEQC.

* Familiarity with…