Description And Functions
Open Until Filled
General Description
Conducts inspections of assigned coal and non-coal mine permits, notifications, and other operations. Evaluates operations for compliance with state laws and agency rules and regulations. Conducts technical reviews of annual reports, new permit applications and revisions, and evaluates reclamation activities and bond obligations of operators. Frequent travel within District 2 area is required.
Human Resource Contact: DEQ HR 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.
- Serves as the permit coordinator for mining operations as assigned by District II Supervisor.
- Conducts independent inspections to determine compliance with state statutes, rules and regulations and specific permit commitments. Writes detailed inspection reports and analyzes environmental impacts.
- Reviews annual reports submitted by operators for completeness and accuracy to ensure that they are prepared in accordance with state statutes, rules, and agency policies and contain accurate reclamation bond estimates.
- Performs reviews of applications for new mines or expansion and revision of existing operations.
- Schedules and conducts inspections of assigned mine operations within District 2 and coordinates inspections with other state and federal agencies when required.
- Reviews adequacy of posted reclamation performance bonds through verification of mining operations and reclamation efforts using GPS data collection and GIS mapping techniques.
- Tracks the progress of permitting actions for assigned mining operations within the District to ensure that all statutory and regulatory time frames involving public notices, affidavits, reviews and approvals are met.
- Recommends appropriate enforcement actions, remedial action, and penalty assessments when appropriate for operations found to be in violation of state statutes, rules and regulations, or permit commitments.
- Participates in various LQD and industry workgroups, as assigned.
- Represents LQD in public meetings, responds to complaints, and provides appropriate recommendations for resolving permitting and enforcement related issues.
- Confers with public officials, government agencies, representatives of private industry and consultants in the resolution of permitting issues relevant to small mine permits in the LQD program.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Bachelor’s Degree with a preference in soils, hydrology, vegetation, range management, watershed management, reclamation, engineering, and/or environmental regulation plus 1-3 years of progressive work experience in the same.
Knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of mining and reclamation technology, environmental laws and regulatory programs.
- Knowledge and skill using GIS software to proficiently conduct volumetric and other spatial analysis. Prefer advanced ability to use GIS software to augment permit administration duties.
- Skilled in application of scientific principles to effectively analyze problems and situations involving activities which potentially threaten the environment due to mining related operations.
- Skilled in the use of a personal computer for word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications, query, and mapping from GIS database.
- Skills in interpersonal relations, organization, communication, technical writing, decision making, problem solving, and negotiation. Ability to clearly communicate complex technical analyses, issues, and recommendations both orally and in writing to staff, the public, and the regulated community.
- Ability to communicate, work cooperatively with staff, the general public, and the regulated community, prioritize workload, resolve conflicts, travel and work independently in the field.
- Skilled in writing clear, concise, and comprehensible scientific reports and correspondence, with strong proficiency in grammar, sentence construction, and proofreading.
- Frequent travel and ability to conduct field inspections is required.
Education
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's (typically in the Sciences)
Experience
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Specialist
OR
Education & Experience Substitution
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Specialist
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None
Necessary Special Requirements
Physical Working Conditions
- Frequent field work is necessary, and the candidate must be physically capable of site inspections that may include hiking and navigating over rough terrain.
- Frequent travel is required.
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.
Supplemental Information
020-Department of Environmental Quality - Land Quality Division
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
- Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
- Associate's Degree
- Associate's Degree and additional coursework
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
- Master's Degree
- Master's Degree and additional coursework
- Doctorate Degree
- Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
- None of the Above
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
- 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
- 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
- 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
- 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
- N/A
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(ENNR09) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Natural Resources? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, GIS experience, or other similar experience.)
- No relevant experience.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
- Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree with a preference in soils, hydrology, vegetation, range management, watershed management, reclamation, engineering, and/or environmental regulation?
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Do you have 1- 3 years of progressive work experience in soils, hydrology, vegetation, range management, watershed management, reclamation, engineering, and/or environmental regulation?
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
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- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resources Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
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- Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
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