Natural Resources Program Supervisor Lander, WY

General Description

This senior‑level position is for the Department of Environmental Quality, Abandoned Mine Land Division. The role supervises all clearance processes prior to field reclamation and construction activities and requires comprehensive knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations, and mining reclamation practices. The incumbent serves as the single point of contact for site clearance requirements, obtains Authorization to Proceed from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, and manages reporting for the enhanced Abandoned Mine Land Inventory System.

Lander, Wyoming, offers an amazing quality of life in a small‑town setting. Outdoor activities abound including backpacking, fishing, hunting, climbing, skiing, mountain biking, and more with the Wind River Mountain Range at your doorstep.

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

• Mentor, train, and aid Abandoned Mine Land Division staff to ensure that division and program goals are being met.
• Coordinate with the Projects Supervisor on project workload assignments and clearance needs.
• Oversee and supervise the inventory work and the Statewide Contracts Coordinator.
• Coordinate between Projects Supervisor, Program Manager, and Administrator on Program Principle Workload.
• Participate in handling issue escalation and conflict resolution with assigned staff.
• Manage Abandoned Mine Land Division 5‑Year Project Plan and the clearance work needed to accomplish overall division goals.
• Manage and oversee all communications with federal partners: OSM, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Department of Energy (DOE), etc.
• Maintain compliance with Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) and OSM requirements.
• Oversee all ATP work for OSM.
• Manage and update the eAMLIS database, AML Statewide Inventory Database, and develop new inventory efforts.

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

• Knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, and policies, particularly as they relate to the Abandoned Mine Land Division.
• Knowledge of and experience in mining, exploration, and reclamation practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to mentor, train, and aid professional staff and to build teamwork within a group to ensure deadlines are met while maintaining quality and meeting agency goals.
• Working knowledge of statewide contracting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements, SMCRA, and OSM’s requirements.
• Knowledge and ability to liaison between various agencies for reporting and the development of working agreements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain partnerships.
• Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills with 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 public health and safety, environmental degradation, and loss of land use 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 and spreadsheet software, Geographic Information System (GIS) software, and Computer‑aided Design (CAD) software.
• Knowledge and ability for reading, interpreting, locating positions,…