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Natural Resources Program Principal 2026-01784

State of Wyoming
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2026
💰 $88,171/yr($79,352/yr$88,171/yr)

About 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

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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 

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Human Resource Contact: deq.hr@wyo.gov 

 
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.

Examples of duties


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, hydrogeologi

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