Natural Resources Program Principal

General Description

This position provides the frontline presence of state mining regulation with the regulated mining community of SE Wyoming. The position will work under the direction of the Land Quality Division, District 1 Supervisor, and will coordinate and conduct the mining regulatory activities associated with enforcement of Land Quality Division rules and regulations.

• 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, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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• Manage the administrative and enforcement duties associated with the regulation of a diverse set of mining projects of various sizes and operation tempos.
• Perform annual reviews of mining operations and exploration activities throughout District 1 (southeast Wyoming).
• Review and analyze a variety of mining notifications, authorizations, and permits required by the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act.
• Evaluate mine operation compliance with Wyoming mining rules and regulations; analyze impacts of proposed activities on public health, safety and the environment; document findings with detailed, well‑written reports; provide program information and interpretation to the public, regulated community, and other government agencies.
• Conduct inspections of administered operations to determine compliance with mining regulations and write detailed inspection reports, notices of violation, and settlement agreements; respond to public complaints; participate in the development of guidance documents and regulations on a variety of topics.
• Serve as an expert witness in administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Possess considerable initiative and independent analytical and evaluative judgment; travel and field work; accountable for the completion of projects within defined time constraints.
• Determine accuracy of data collection and computation methods.
• Provide record research support and participate in compliance reviews.
• Apply and interpret complex rules, regulations, guidelines or standards.
• Maintain ongoing interface with the regulated community.
• Monitor or organize contracted work on various projects.

Preferences:

• Preference will be given to candidates familiar with the extraction of solid minerals from the earth.
• Preference will be given to candidates familiar with the statutory authority and regulations associated with this extraction.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of environmental issues and the ability to analyze mining proposals sufficiently to make an informed and balanced recommendation.
• Knowledge of and ability to read, research, interpret and apply relevant environmental laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of science disciplines relevant to mining operations.
• Knowledge of and ability to learn to use field‑capable tablets, reporting applications and GIS software.
• Skill with interpersonal relations, communication, effective writing, decision making, problem solving, and negotiation.
• Ability to be resourceful, work cooperatively, prioritize workload, resolve conflicts and travel to do field work.

Education:

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s Degree (typically in the Sciences).

Experience:

• 1‑2 years of progressive work experience (typically in the Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst.
• OR 4‑6 years of progressive work experience (typically in the Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

• Inspection of mineral exploration activity and surface mining sites involves over‑road travel requiring the ability to drive a motor vehicle over paved highways and improved gravel roads and the ability to negotiate uneven terrain on foot to traverse sites safely.
• Most inspections are conducted during the…