Natural Resources Analyst

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Natural Resources Analyst

22 Sep 2024
Wyoming, Sheridan 00000 Sheridan USA
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Natural Resources Analyst

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Description and Functions






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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Conducts technical reviews of mine permit applications, annual reports, environmental studies, monitoring data and reclamation cost estimates with an emphasis in wildlife, wetlands, and surface water quality analysis.


Human Resource Contact: Cindy Hayden - (307)777-7939

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

  • Responsible for completing wildlife, wetland and surface water quality related reviews of LQD District III coal and non-coal mines.

  • Serve as permit coordinator for one or more coal and non-coal mining operations including uranium in-situ operations as assigned by the District Supervisor.

  • Participate in the development of guidance documents and regulations focusing on wildlife, wetlands and surface water quality related topics and issues.

  • Coordinate efforts with other state and federal agencies on wildlife, wetland and surface water quality related issues for coal and non-coal permitting actions and NEPA procedures.

  • Perform and coordinate interdisciplinary technical reviews for complex permitting actions.

  • Will recommend approval of complex permits and reclamation performance bond estimates and assist in regulating district exploration and delineation drilling programs.

  • Conducts technical review of documents, reports, and data to ensure they are in accordance with agency policies, rules, and state statutes.

  • Conducts inspections of various mining operations to determine compliance and writes detailed inspection reports.

  • Write appropriate and necessary enforcement actions (Conference and Conciliation, Notice of Violation, Order, etc.) in complete and timely fashion; this may include the development of a Settlement Agreement when appropriate.

  • Represents LQD in public meetings and provides appropriate recommendations for resolving permitting and enforcement related issues.

  • Confer with public officials, government agencies, representatives of private industry and consultants in the resolution of permitting issues relevant to the LQD program.

  • Respond to and resolve, within delegated authority, concerns raised by the public and other government agencies.

  • Additional duties as assigned by District Supervisor and/or LQD Administrator.


Qualifications


PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those applicants with a Bachelor's degree related to wildlife, wetlands, biology, geology, engineering, surface hydrology, range management, earth science or other closely related field.

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of wildlife, wetlands and surface water quality as related to mining practices.

  • Understanding of permitting, regulating, and enforcing state environmental law and the practices of mining operations and reclamation procedures.

  • Skill in the application of scientific principles to effectively analyze problems and situations which potentially threaten the environment due to mining-related activities.

  • Ability to prioritize workload, resolve conflicts, solve complex problems, travel and work in the field.

  • Experience with global positioning systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and maintenance and design of relational databases.

  • Skill in the use of personal computers for word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications; and query and mapping from GIS databases.

  • Ability to communicate, work cooperatively with staff and regulated community, prioritize workload, resolve conflicts, solve complex problems, travel and work in the field.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

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:

  • Some travel is required.

  • Must be able to hike over rough terrain.

  • Must be able to deal with all types of inclement weather.


NOTES:

  • FLSA: Exempt

  • Must have a valid Driver's License.


Supplemental Information


020-Department of Environmental Quality - Land Quality Division

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Job Details

  • ID
    JC2723520
  • State
    Wyoming
  • City
    Sheridan
  • Full-time
  • Salary
    $3,742 - $4,678 a month
  • Hiring Company
    State of Wyoming
  • Date
    2019-06-03
  • Deadline
    2019-08-02
  • Category
    Human resource
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