Air Quality Compliance Supervisor 2026-01840

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The air quality compliance supervisor will supervise the day-to-day tasks of the asbestos section, enforcement section, and environmental audit section. The compliance supervisor is the first contact for determining if violations of state or federal regulations are present and makes recommendations for enforcement activity. The compliance supervisor will engage with EPA regarding joint state/federal enforcement actions as well as overseeing agreements established for cooperative federalism.

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

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

* Directs, supervises, and evaluates the performance of professional engineering, inspection, and technical staff across the Enforcement, Asbestos, and Environmental Audit sections.

* Oversees workload distribution, safety protocols, and ongoing training programs for multi-district personnel to ensure standardized, equitable regulatory enforcement across Wyoming.

* Reviews and analyzes complex technical documentation, gas analyses, stack test results, and field inspection notes to identify non-compliance.

* Formulates and issues authoritative enforcement recommendations, including formal Notices of Violation (NOVs), administrative orders, and corrective action plans in strict accordance with the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations (WAQSR).

* Leads and oversees formal settlement discussions and resolution conferences with regulated corporations, small businesses, and individuals.

* Directs the development of technically sound, legally binding consent decrees and appropriate administrative penalty structures to achieve rapid corrective action and environmental remediation.

* Serves as the primary division liaison to the U.S. EPA, managing the negotiation and execution of the Air Quality portions of the Performance Partnership Agreement (PPA) and State Review Framework (SRF).

* Collaborates extensively with agency administrators, section leads, and assigned legal counsel (Assistant Attorneys General) to prepare legally defensible case files.

* Ensures all proposed enforcement actions, penalty calculations, and settlement terms conform to state statutory limitations and can withstand formal contested case litigation.

* Demonstrates a high level of computer competency utilizing, auditing, and extracting data from specialized regulatory databases and enterprise software platforms (e.g., WDEQ's IMPACT system, federal ICIS-Air/ECHO, and state workflow management applications).

* Evaluates the practical field enforce ability of proposed rules, state implementation plans (SIPs), and federal mandates (such as NSPS and NESHAP standards).

* Develops internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), compliance guidance documents, and regulatory interpretations to ensure division staff applies enforcement-first principles consistently across all jurisdictions.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Bachelor's Degree with a preference in engineering, environmental, physical, or natural sciences or a closely related field plus 3-5 years of progressive work experience in the same with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resource Program Supervisor.

Preference may be given to applicants with verifiable technical writing experience.

Preference may be given to applicants who previously worked with governmental enforcement of state and federal regulations.

KNOWLEDGE:

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