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Natural Resources Program Principal

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Lander, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: m 6612 - 7347

Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 14 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a Natural Resources Program Principal in the Storage Tank Program. This position is responsible for remediation projects including comprehensive planning approval of engineering designs and coordination of construction and maintenance of multi-faceted remediation systems to facilitate cleanup of contaminated sites and to conduct tank installation/modification and removal inspections. The position requires responding to requests for information including file review requests and remediation contaminant characterization. This position coordinates and communicates with other programs in the Agency and Division to ensure compliance. The successful candidate must reside within commuting distance to the office located in Lander WY.

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
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

Reviews consultant submittals including plans/specifications and reports and work with consultants to develop remedies for remediation.
Analyzes/compiles complex environmental data and draws conclusions associated with site characterization risk assessment and remedial alternatives.
Answers technical questions related to policies procedures regulations and statutes.
Prepares new project site descriptions and participates on consultant selection committees.
Oversees consultants and contractors activities for numerous complex investigation and remediation projects that serve to protect human health and the environment.
Performs written performance appraisals for consultants and contractors.
Performs scope of work and cost negotiations during contract and amendment preparation for consultant and contractor services.
Reviews and approves contractor field orders site work orders and value change proposals.
Coordinates with city county state tribal and federal officials; property owners; realtors; bankers; consultants and other affected parties concerning technical matters and environmental site conditions.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with a Wyoming Professional Geologist license or a Wyoming Professional Engineer license.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of geology fundamentals construction practices and environmental cleanup methods.
Knowledge of project management principles.
Knowledge of civil and/or environmental engineering chemistry hydrogeologic and geologic processes and disciplines; pollution control; and evaluation processes.
Knowledge of general principles of remediation technologies for refined petroleum products hazardous substances and chemicals typically related to landfill leachate.
Knowledge of and ability to read research interpret and apply federal state and local environmental laws rules and regulations.
Knowledge of and ability to read research interpret and apply state policies and procedures.
Knowledge of environmental concepts especially in relation to underground storage tanks above ground storage tanks and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Subtitle I.
Ability to proficiently use a personal computer and various software packages.
Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects and meet deadlines and achieve agency goals.
Ability to reason with and influence dissatisfied people. Ability to remain calm and firm and recommend equitable enforcement action.

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 Analyst

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Analyst

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to walk over uneven ground.
Must be able to work through all types of inclement weather.
Must be able to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Overnight travel required.
Participation in the various groups as Wyomings representative may require extensive travel at times.

NOTES:

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.

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