Senior Project Geologist

This is a senior-level position subordinate to the Groundwater Section Manager, responsible for assisting in planning, coordinating and directing work for the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program – Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells. This position serves as geological expert providing expert technical support, and this position plans, schedules, and supervises the research, analytical study, and/or technical engineering work of staff geologists or other technical personnel.

Imagine waking up where the high desert meets the rugged peaks of the Wind River Range—where world-class mountain biking, climbing, and pristine trail systems are just minutes from your front door.
Lander, Wyoming isn't just a place to live; it's a vibrant, authentic mountain town that trades bumper-to-bumper traffic for wide-open spaces and genuine community connection. Alongside an unbeatable outdoor lifestyle, you’ll enjoy a low cost of stress, exceptional local schools, and significant financial perks like zero state income tax
. It’s the rare destination where you can build a meaningful career without compromising your quality of life.

• 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!

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Human Resource Contact: deq.hr

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

• Write and interpret rules and regulations, reviews recommended permitting actions and make critical decisions with little or no supervision.
• Confers with public officials, representatives of management of private industry and consultants in the resolution of permitting problems relevant to the employee’s program.
• Responds to and resolves, within his/her delegated authority, concerns raised by the public.
• Coordinates with agency and other state, federal, and private agencies for the arrangement of various services, surveys and permitting.
• Reviews and evaluates the work of consultants.
• Evaluates and resolves geologic hazards.
• Make recommendations with respect to the technical data, reports and regulatory issues.
• Is proficient in environmental technical and policy writing, reviews documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Is proficient in planning, scheduling, and time management activities.
• Makes judgment of compliance through interpretations/inspections of Federal and State regulations and reports.
• Analyzes complex environmental data and formulates conclusions.
• Requires the use of independent judgment.
• Research records and provide information and technical data to the public.
• Ensures compliance and enforcement of agency rules and state statutes.
• Represents programs in public meetings and at design and plan reviews and provides appropriate recommendations for resolving geotechnical related issues.
• Works with staff to complete inspections.
• Works with staff to ensure facility compliance.
• Drafts, negotiates and finalizes enforcement documents.
• Performs technical reviews of permits.
• Evaluates proposals, plans and permit applications submitted by the public and/or industry to protect groundwater from impairment, or to restore groundwater quality in accordance with regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Develops appropriate and timely formal written recommendations and directions in…