Natural Resources Analyst 2025-00481
Natural Resources Analyst 2025-00481
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Description and Functions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:This is a Natural Resources Analyst position within the Inspection and Compliance Program of the Solid & Hazardous Waste Division of DEQ. This position assists the Division in fulfilling its compliance inspection and enforcement responsibilities related to Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste facilities. The position functions as an inspector to ensure the safe and responsible management of hazardous and nonhazardous solid waste in Wyoming. This position responds to spills/complaints and provides compliance assistance and takes appropriate enforcement actions. The position will require responding to requests for information including file review requests and waste characterization. This position coordinates and communicates with other programs in the Agency and Division to ensure compliance with Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Rules.
Human Resource Contact: DEQ HR /ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.- Develops coordinates and performs inspections of solid and hazardous waste facilities writes detailed reports and develops correspondence regarding technical issues. May coordinate with internal public agencies and/or the private sector.
- Professional and respectful interactions with the regulated community coworkers/managers across WDEQ and other agency representatives.
- Provide technical assistance to the public and/or industry to ensure and improve compliance with Solid and Hazardous Waste Rules.
- Conduct field investigations and inspections as needed to respond to spills and complaints from the public or other sources. Document results of the investigations/inspections.
- Works with other staff to identify ongoing or common compliance issues and makes recommendations on compliance based on inspections and interpretations of regulations.
- Working with the Enforcement Coordinator recommends the level of enforcement response penalties and settlement terms.
- Maintains inspection files and databases.
- Provides technical environmental guidance and instruction to agency projects.
- Review environmental monitoring reports and data making appropriate recommendations with respect to the technical data and reports.
- Ability to distill technical or regulatory information accurately and in a manner that can be understood by the public and the regulated community.
- Resolves conflict between technical opinions and personalities in a positive manner and works cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve compliance with Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulations and the objectives and requirements of the program and department.
- Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of solid and hazardous waste management systems and processes including but not limited to integrated waste management recycling and beneficial use.
- Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of applicable state and federal statutes regulations policies and guidance.
- Promote waste minimization/pollution prevention (WM/P2 by learning/documenting WM/P2 practices observed during job activities.
- Works directly with other state and federal agencies.
- Analyzes complex environmental data and draws conclusions.
- Provides technical assistance for questions related to policies procedures and statutes.
- Determines the accuracy of data collection & computation methods.
- Responsible for environmental technical writing.
- Participates in compliance reviews.
- Applies and interprets complex rules regulations guidelines or standards.
- Has ongoing communication with the regulated community at entry or midmanagement level.
- Represent SHWD in meetings and provide appropriate recommendations for resolving compliance issues.
- Develop and maintain a basic understanding of site investigation and cleanup to cooperate on corrective action sites.
- Work independently within areas of major responsibility.
Qualifications
- KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of basic waste management processes including generation storage treatment and disposal.
- Knowledge of and ability to read research interpret and apply Federal State and Local laws and regulations as applicable as they apply to waste management and waste characterization.
- Knowledge of principles of team structure/function and ability to cooperatively participate in a team.
- Ability to work as a team member of professionals to take direction and meet deadlines.
- Skill in written oral and electronic communication.
- Skill in the use of personal computers for word processing database and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to effectively schedule and manage multiple priorities within deadlines.
- Ability to communicate (both oral and written) complex issues in a clear understandable and nonconfrontational manner.
- Detailoriented; strong ability to discern track and organize pertinent information in a complex regulatory environment.
- Ability to create compose review and edit technical written documents.
- Records maintenance skills.
- Ability to answer technical questions related to policies procedures and statutes.
- Ability to make presentations to various interest groups and the public.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910.120
- Basic knowledge of chemical handling and hazardous materials handling as it relates to inspected facilities and potential for generation of wastes.
- Basic knowledge of general industrial practices
- Ability to learn basic operations of regulated entities to efficiently conduct inspections/compliance assurance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors (typically in The Sciences)Experience:03 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources SpecialistOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:46 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources SpecialistCertificates Licenses Registrations:None Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Must be physically capable of doing fieldwork that includes driving or walking over rough terrain.
- Ability to operate a vehicle in all terrains.
- Must be able to travel to do fieldwork.
- Overnight travel is required.
NOTES:- FLSA: Exempt
Supplemental Information
020Department of Environmental Quality Solid & Hazardous Waste Division
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
