Natural Resources Program Supervisor

General Description

This is a senior-level position for the Department of Environmental Quality, Land Quality Division. The position is responsible for providing assistance to the District 2 Supervisor by mentoring, training, and aiding other District 2 staff. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the division’s duties, guiding statutes, regulations, and policies, and mining and exploration practices.

The position also coordinates and inspects complex coal and noncoal mining and exploration operations within the district. At the request of the Administrator, the position fills in for the District 2 Supervisor and may represent the district or the division to the public, at state and national meetings, and as an expert witness.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement – Pension and 457B plans
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE!

Human Resource Contact: deq.hr

• Mentor, train, and aid other District 2 staff to ensure that assigned coal and noncoal operations are properly coordinated in compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinate a limited number of complex mining and exploration operations within District 2 including the review of new permit applications, new annual reports, conducting compliance inspections, and addressing issues for these operations.
• Manage the reclamation of forfeited mining and exploration operations in District 2 and provide statewide assistance for forfeitures as assigned.
• Produce detailed, well‑written reviews, reports, and correspondence.
• Clearly communicate complex technical analysis, issues, and recommendations both orally and in written form to agency and division staff, the public, the regulated community, and other government agencies.
• Interact with the public in responding to general communications received by the District 2 office.
• Represent District 2 as needed at internal and external working group meetings, at other national and state meetings, and as an expert witness.
• Carry out other duties, including filling in for the District 2 Supervisor, as assigned by the LQD Administrator or supervisor.

Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and experience in mining, exploration, and reclamation activities, as well as those who have familiarity with Land Quality Division statutes, regulations, and policies.

• Knowledge of state statutes, rules, and policies, particularly as they relate to the Land Quality Division.
• Knowledge of the permitting, regulation, and enforcement for mining and exploration operations.
• Knowledge of and experience in mining, exploration, and reclamation practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to mentor, train and aid professional staff and build teamwork within a group to ensure that deadlines are met while maintaining quality and meeting agency goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain partnerships.
• Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills with particular proficiency in explaining complex technical and/or regulatory issues and concerns to varied audiences.
• Knowledge in the application of scientific principles to effectively analyze complex problems and situations that potentially threaten the environment due to mining or exploration–related activities.
• Skill in organization and time‑management, with attention to detail, and the ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects with various deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to use current word processing, spreadsheet, and geographic information systems software.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (typically in the Sciences)

Experience: 1–3 years of progressive work (typically in the Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Principal

OR

Education & Experience Substitution: 4–7 years of progressive work experience (typically in the Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Principal

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

• Participation in the various groups as Wyoming's representative may require extensive travel at times.
• Ability to walk long distances outdoors on uneven ground to conduct inspections.

• FLSA:
  Exempt

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.