Natural Resources Program Principal 2025-01566
Natural Resources Program Principal 2025-01566
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25-06-2025
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Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a Natural Resources Program Principal in the Inspection and Compliance Program to assist 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 non-hazardous solid waste sites in Wyoming. Responds to spills/complaints and provides assistance with compliance with the Wyoming Department ofEnvironmental Qualitys Solid and Hazardous Waste Rules. The position requires 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 and Hazardous Waste Rules. The successful candidate must reside within a commuting distance of either Lander WY or Casper WY.
Human Resource Contact: DEQ HRESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.- Develops coordinates and performs inspections of solid and hazardous waste facilities writes detailed reports and developed correspondence regarding technical issues. May coordinate with internal public agencies and/or the private sector.
- Provide technical assistance to the public.
- 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 including mentoring junior staff.
- Working with the program manager recommends level of enforcement response penalties and settlement terms.
- Maintains inspection files and databases.
- Provides technical environmental guidance and instruction to agency projects.
- Reviews 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 policy 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 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 regulated community at entry or mid management level.
- Represent SHWD in meetings and provides 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 including mentoring junior staff.
- Skill in written oral and electronic communication.
- Skill in 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 clear understandable and non-confrontational manner.
- Detail-oriented; 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 Degree (typically in The Sciences)Experience:1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources AnalystOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources AnalystCertificates Licenses Registrations:None Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Must be physically capable of doing field work that includes driving or walking over rough terrain. Ability to operate a vehicle in all terrains.
- Must be able to travel to do field work.
- Overnight travel required.
- Valid drivers license
NOTES:- FLSA: Exempt
- Position will be located in Lander or Casper Wyoming.
- The Department of Environmental Quality may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of our process. If chosen for a video interview you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete this process.
Supplemental Information
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:
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Employment Type
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