Natural Resources Program Principal

This position provides the frontline presence of state mining regulation with the regulated mining community of SE Wyoming. The position will work under the direction of the Land Quality Division District 1 Supervisor and will coordinate and conduct the mining regulatory activities associated with enforcement of Land Quality Division rules and regulations.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE!Click here for detailed information oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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• This position will manage the administrative and enforcement duties associated with the regulation of a diverse set of mining projects that are various sizes and have varied operation tempos.
• Duties include annual review of mining operations and exploration activities throughout D1 (southeast Wyoming).
• Conduct the review and analysis of a variety of mining notifications authorizations and permits required by the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act.
• Evaluate mine operation compliance with Wyoming mining rules and regulations; analyze impacts of proposed activities on public health safety and the environment; document findings with detailed well written reports; provide program information and interpretation to the public regulated community and other government agencies.
• Conduct inspections of administered operations to determine compliance with mining regulations; write detailed inspection reports notices of violation and settlement agreements; respond to public complaints; participate in development of guidance documents and regulations focusing on a variety of topics.
• Serve as an expert witness in administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Possess considerable initiative and independent analytical and evaluative judgment; travel and field work; accountable for the completion of projects within defined time constraints.
• Determines accuracy of data collection and computation methods.
• Provide record research support.
• Participate in compliance reviews.
• Applies and interprets complex rules regulations guidelines or standards.
• Has ongoing interface with the regulated community.
• May monitor or organize contracted work on various projects.

Preference will be given to candidates familiar with the extraction of solid minerals from the earth.

Preference will be given to candidates familiar with the statutory authority and regulations associated with this extraction.

• Inspection of mineral exploration activity and surface mining sites involves over the road travel requiring the ability to drive a motor vehicle over paved highways and improved gravel roads. Also the ability to negotiate uneven terrain on foot to traverse mine and exploration sites safely is essential.
• Most inspections are conducted during the growing season (April through July) however some may need to be conducted during shoulder seasons when inclement conditions may be encountered.
• Participation in the various groups as Wyomings representative may require additional travel at times.

• 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.