Engineer II

A great place to live for those interested in outdoor activities as Cheyenne is just 30 minutes from Curt Gowdy State Park about an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park and about 90 minutes from Glendo State Park and Reservoir. Cheyenne is located just 45 miles from two (2) Division 1 schools the University of Wyoming and Colorado State University for those who may want to pursue additional educational opportunities. Outdoor activities include hunting fishing camping boating backpacking mountain biking skiing and other outdoor activities.

This is an entry-level Air Quality Division (AQD) Compliance Engineer II. This position will perform high-level complex technical tasks related to air quality compliance assurance within several Southeastern Wyoming counties. Will inspect and evaluate a wide range of industrial facilities processes and emission control equipment. Will work with industry personnel regarding the design construction and operation of facilities to ensure regulatory compliance. Will write detailed reports based on evaluations. Will respond to and seek resolution of complaints in a timely and professional manner. This position is not eligible for teleworking due to the requirements to conduct in-person inspections at industrial facilities and respond in person to public concerns or complaints. The State of Wyoming cannot sponsor potential employees.

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the Old Wests history. Cheyenne is home to the Daddy of em All Cheyenne Frontier Days held every last week of July. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

The State of Wyomings total compensation package is excellent and includes:

• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement with employer contributions
• Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
• Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
• Insurance options for health dental life vision ambulance and short and long-term disability.
• Longevity pay

• Performs field inspections of moderate to complex industrial sources of regulated air contaminants industrial processes and air pollution control equipment to ensure that facilities are constructed or modified to conform with requirements covered by permitting and are operating in compliance with federal and state standards and regulations.
• Ensures that facilities meet technical policy and regulatory requirements; recognizes and flags concerns; suggests modifications or improvements.
• Confers with industry personnel to ensure goals are achieved and requirements met.
• Assists with formal and informal training of personnel in use of software and monitoring equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and advice on a wide range of complex regulatory and policy requirements.
• Detailed technical and regulatory evaluations are needed to determine compliance with applicable requirements.
• Provides oversight and evaluation of engineering projects related to air quality and controls.
• Evaluates complicated technical submissions permits reports inspections and monitoring data.
• Applies professional judgment engineering knowledge and accepted engineering practices to evaluate industrial processes.
• Abnormal condition and malfunction reports are evaluated to determine whether or not the reports meet regulatory requirements and recommend approval or disapproval of the reports resulting in correspondence for supervisory personnel to provide the results of the evaluation back to the applicable facility.
• Evaluates compliance reviews by facility staff contract employees and/or consultants.
• Conducts independent field work and inspections.
• Reviews progress and inspects corrective actions; manages multiple complex projects for corrective actions.
• Observes and analyzes source sampling procedures used by facilities; provides corrective action when necessary to ensure compliance with established test methods and procedures; uses engineering principles and knowledge to evaluate results.
• Develops and provides written reports memos and/or comments.
• Works with the Attorney Generals Office and/or the AQD Stationary Source Compliance Program to provide support materials and/or technical expertise in legal actions or enforcement actions taken by the State of Wyoming DEQ or AQD as needed.
• Analyzes and responds to public comments observations and complaints regarding emissions sources and facilities.

Preference may be given to those with applicable experience in air pollution controls or industry processes related to air quality. Preference may be given to those who have their Professional Engineers (PE) license.

• Knowledge of Federal and State air quality regulations including those listed in 40 CFR Parts 60 61 and 63.
• Knowledge of technical writing skills and techniques.
• Knowledge of principles theories concepts and practices of engineering.
• Knowledge of industrial processes and pollution controls.

• Participation in the various groups as Wyomings representative may require extensive travel at times.
• Must be able to work in an industrial environment including being able to climb ladders walk over rough terrain be comfortable working at heights and potentially in hazardous environments.
• Travel is required - Ability to drive vehicles in all types of weather throughout the calendar year.
• Valid drivers license.

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming 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 the process.