Natural Resources Program Principal 2026-01784
State of WyomingAbout the role
Posting number: 2026-01784
Department: Department of Environmental Quality
Division: Solid Waste
Job classification: ENNR10 - NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM PRINCIPAL
Posting type: Open
Categories: Environmental Services, Natural Resources
Summary
Open Until Filled
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 either Cheyenne, WY or Casper, 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
- and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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- 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.
Examples of duties
PREFERENCES:
- Preference may be given to applicants with a Wyoming Professional Geologist license or a Wyoming Professional Engineer license.
- Knowledge of geology fundamentals, construction practices, and environmental cleanup methods.
- Knowledge of project management principles.
- Knowledge of civil and/or environmental engineering, chemistry, hydrogeologi
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