Natural Resources Program Principal Sheridan, WY

Assists LQD’s statewide coal permitting and compliance efforts by being Land Quality Division’s (LQD) main contact with the Wyoming Mining Association (WMA) related to scheduling and setting the agenda for WMA/LQD Coal Work Group meetings. Serves as management support for the LQD District III (D3) office (Sheridan, Wyoming) as the access consent and trespass coordinator; and D3 new small mine permit coordinator.

Assists the LQD District 3 supervisor with management of coal permitting actions coordinated in the LQD D3 office by being the assistant district contact for all coal permitting actions and with general management of personnel, assigned duties and backfill for the D3 supervisor when they are absent.

Nestled in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains, Sheridan offers an exceptional quality of life with easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, and golfing. The community combines a charming historic downtown—complete with local shops, art galleries, and restaurants—with a welcoming small-town feel and modern amenities. Additionally, Wyoming features a favorable tax environment with no state income tax.

• 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

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• Is the LQD statewide coal permitting and compliance contact with the WMA related to scheduling and setting the agenda for WMA/LQD Coal Work Group meetings.
• Serves as management support for the Land Quality Division (LQD) District III (Sheridan, Wyoming) as the access consent and trespass coordinator; and new small mine permit coordinator.
• Assist the LQD District 3 supervisor with management of coal permitting actions coordinated in the LQD D3 office by being the assistant district contact for all coal permitting actions.
• Perform as the acting LQD D3 supervisor as assigned when the supervisor is absent.
• Serve as permit coordinator for one or more coal and non-coal mining operations and complete additional duties as assigned by District Supervisor.
• Participate in the development of guidance documents and regulations focusing on non‑coal mining related activities.
• Coordinate efforts with other state and federal agencies on surface water hydrology related issues for coal and non‑coal permitting actions and NEPA procedures.
• Perform and coordinate interdisciplinary technical reviews for complex permitting actions.
• Recommend approval of complex permits and reclamation performance bond estimates and assist in regulating district exploration and delineation drilling programs.
• Conduct technical review of documents, reports and data to ensure they are in accordance with agency policies, rules and regulations; and state statutes.
• Conduct inspections of various mining operations to determine compliance and write detailed inspection reports.
• Write appropriate and necessary enforcement actions (Conference and Conciliation, Notice of Violation, Order, etc.) in a complete and timely fashion; this may include the development of a Settlement Agreement when appropriate.
• Represent LQD in public meetings and provides appropriate…