Air Pollution Monitoring Analyst Cheyenne, WY

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Air Quality Division (AQD), is seeking a dedicated Natural Resource Analyst to join our Air Pollution Monitoring Group in Cheyenne. In this role, you will assist with project management and technical data analysis across AQD’s statewide ambient air monitoring network and industrial monitoring sites. You will evaluate ambient air quality and meteorological data, analyze continuous emissions monitoring systems, and communicate findings to internal teams, industry partners, federal agencies, and the public to protect Wyoming's air resources.

This position also assists with field maintenance of the AQD’s statewide ambient air monitoring network.

Nestled where the High Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, Cheyenne offers the ideal balance of rich western heritage, vibrant community life, and outdoor adventure. Living in Wyoming’s capital means enjoying over 300 days of sunshine, zero state income tax, and quick access to world-class hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and rock climbing at nearby Curt Gowdy State Park and Vedauwoo, while true world-class fishing destinations require a short drive toward the state's premier blue-ribbon rivers and alpine reservoirs.

Cheyenne is located within 45 miles of two Division 1 universities, the University of Wyoming and Colorado State University, about an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park, 90 minutes from Glendo State Park and Reservoir, and just 90 minutes from Denver International Airport. Home to Cheyenne Frontier Days ("Daddy of 'em All"), Cheyenne combines a stress-free commute and low cost of living with the opportunity to protect Wyoming’s iconic landscapes.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• 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!  for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefits package!

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• Develops, coordinates, and performs environmental data assessments, audits/inspects, and writes detailed reports.
• Makes independent judgment of compliance through inspections/interpretations of regulations and reports.
• Identifies compliance issues with state-wide entities.
• From an environmental perspective, reviews, analyzes, evaluates, and interprets technical air quality and meteorological data.
• Analyzes air quality data for compliance with Ambient Air Quality Standards, trends, and episodic impacts.
• Make recommendations concerning technical data, reports, and enforcement issues.
• Answers technical questions related to policies, procedures, and statutes.
• Conducts and evaluates moderately complex modeling of pollutant transport in the environment.
• Measures, monitors, regulates and manages resources and utilization by applicable laws, regulations, and court decrees.
• Represent the agency in meetings with various State, Federal, and private entities.
• Make presentations to various interest groups.
• Conducts moderately complex analysis of problems using data collected through physical measurement and inspection.
• Collect, qualify, and publish records using scientific equipment.
• Mediates mid-level disputes between contractors and consultants.
• Participate in the decision-making process at the…