Uranium Recovery & Source Material Facilities Program Manager 2026-02013

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 will manage Wyoming’s Agreement State Program, including the Source Material and Uranium Recovery Programs (SMURP). These programs are within the Department of Environmental Quality, Land Quality Division. This position will be responsible for managing SMURP staff and overseeing the regulation of uranium recovery and source material facilities within the State to ensure the protection of human health and the environment.

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 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

and MUCH MORE!

Human Resource Contact: DEQ HR deq.hr

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

• Implement plans and goals of the Wyoming/NRC Agreement State Program, ensuring that the DEQ mission is met.
• Organize, plan, and oversee all SMURP staff activities.
• Assign staff to coordinate and oversee the licensing process and initiate and track enforcement actions
• (Conference and Conciliation, Notice of Violation, Order, Settlement Agreements, etc.).
• Serve as lead on all Bond Forfeiture proceedings that occur within the Program.
• In cooperation with the Administrator, develop and revise policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines, and engage in planning efforts, budget matters, and personnel issues.
• Provide project management for special projects, including researching, editing, planning, and presenting results.
• Assist the LQD Administrator in budget preparation and budget management.
• Monitor Federal legislation and administrative activities relative to land quality and mining issues.
• Consult with legislatures, attorneys, engineers, and the public regarding land quality and mining issues.
• Represent the SMURP by consulting with high-level officials in industry, at other state agencies, in the federal government, in non-governmental organizations, and with members of the public.
• Present expert testimony on uranium mining issues during hearings and other legal proceedings.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for and subsequent liaison with the general public inquiries and complaints.
• Serve as the SMURP representative at conferences and/or meetings with other state and federal agencies.
• Participate in national and regional organizations as appropriate.
• Coordinate and perform Performance Management Initiative reviews of subordinate staff.
• Coordinate and participate in writing public announcements for LQD District staff openings and job descriptions;
• Arrange, coordinate, conduct interviews, and secure necessary DEQ approvals to hire new staff.
• Establish, coordinate, and track staff training as other state agencies, federal agencies, or private entities offer.
• Coordinate and complete special projects assigned by the DEQ Director or LQD Administrator.

Preference will be given to those having degrees in natural or environmental sciences or engineering.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of analytical methods and techniques as applied to radiation protection.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of management and administration, including budget development and control, planning, and personnel development, leadership, and management.
• Knowledge of uranium mining and reclamation processes and the ability to review technical…