Natural Resources Program Principal 2026-02610

About the role

Open Until Filled

General Description

This senior-level position within the Air Quality Division's (AQD) Air Pollution Monitoring Program (APMP) serves as Project Manager for Special Purpose Monitor (SPM) mobile units and assigned ambient air monitoring stations. Core responsibilities include managing five mobile ambient air monitoring trailers, selecting monitoring sites, leading field siting trips, and coordinating logistics with contractors.

Additionally, the role encompasses contract management —including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contract amendments, scopes of work, invoice reviews, and quarterly report evaluations—to ensure data is legally and environmentally defensible under 40 CFR Parts 50 and 58, the EPA QA Handbook, and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs).

Further duties involve validating State and Local Air Monitoring Station (SLAMS) data, managing assigned industrial monitoring stations, and conducting monthly field maintenance on SPMs.

Located where the High Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, Cheyenne offers western heritage, vibrant community life, over 300 days of sunshine, and no state income tax. Nearby Curt Gowdy State Park and Vedauwoo offer premier hiking, biking, and climbing, with blue-ribbon fishing nearby. Cheyenne is located 45 miles of the University of Wyoming and Colorado State University, and an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park.

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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• 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 benefits package!

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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.

• Expertise in project management for complex ambient air monitoring operations and contractor agreements.
• Develops, coordinates, and performs environmental data assessments, audits/inspects and writes detailed reports.
• Makes independent judgment of compliance through inspections/interpretations of regulations and reports.
• Identifies compliance issues with state-wide entities.
• From an environmental perspective: review, analyze, evaluate, and interpret technical air quality and meteorological data.
• Analyzes air quality data for compliance with Ambient Air Quality Standards, trends, and episodic impacts.
• Serve as project manager for projects including planning, business cases, contracting, as well as evaluation and processing of proposal documents, cost estimates, task orders, and invoices.
• Makes recommendations with respect to the technical data and reports and enforcement issues.
• Answers technical questions related to policies, procedures, and statutes.
• Conducts and evaluates moderately complex modeling of pollutant transport in the environment.
• Measures, monitors, regulates, and manages resources, and utilization in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and court decrees.
• Represents the agency in meetings with various State, Federal, and private entities.
• Make presentations to various interest groups.
• Conducts complex analysis of problems using data collected through physical measurement and inspection.
• Collects, qualifies, and publishes records using scientific equipment.
• Mediates mid-level disputes between contractors and consultants.
• Participates in the decision-making process at the mid-management level.
• Manages multiple complex projects for ambient air quality and meteorological monitoring activities.
• Analyzes complex environmental data and draws conclusions.
• Professional judgment applies in the interpretation of formulas, templates, or standards as applied to technical data or information and makes recommendations based on results.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of state-regulated industries such as oil and gas, and mining.
• Knowledge of ambient air quality and air quality-related value monitoring systems and analytical techniques.
• Skill in evaluating complex technical data and conducting an environmental assessment. Strong analytical and mathematical skills relating to trends and statistical analysis.
• Must possess strong communication skills with proficiency in explaining complex technical and/or regulatory issues and concerns to varied audiences.
• Ability to prioritize and work simultaneously on multiple projects with various deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to interpret rules and regulations, and basic knowledge of QA/QC practices. Proficient with a wide variety of computer hardware and software.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's 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 & Experience Substitution

• 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

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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