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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a Natural Resources Program Analyst in the Air Pollution Monitoring Program (APMP) of the Air Quality Division (AQD) in Cheyenne. This position assists in project management and analysis of ambient air, meteorological, and air toxics monitoring from AQD's statewide ambient air monitoring network as well as industrial ambient air monitoring network; performs data analysis of ambient air and air quality-related value monitoring data; communicates monitoring data to internal DEQ and external audiences such as industry, federal agencies, and the public. This position also assists in the evaluation of in-stack Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS).
Enjoy all that historic Cheyenne has to offer! Wyoming is known for its outdoor recreation and abundant opportunities such as hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing, hunting, skiing, rafting, and boating are all within a few hour's drive from Cheyenne. Cheyenne is also located along the Front Range urban corridor and close to diverse restaurants, festivals, concerts, professional sports, and Denver International Airport. And Wyoming is one of only seven states with no income tax!
**The successful candidate may be eligible for a hiring bonus for this position**
Human Resource Contact: Rachael Reinhardt / 307-777-6143 / rachael.reinhardt2@wyo.gov
The State of Wyoming's total compensation package is excellent and includes:
- Paid annual and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Retirement with employer contributions
- Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
- Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
- Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, short and long-term disability
- Longevity pay
- Flexible Work Schedules
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Develops, coordinates, and performs environmental compliance assessment audits/inspects and writes detailed reports.
- Makes independent judgment of compliance through inspections/interpretations of regulations & reports.
- Identifies compliance issues with state-wide entities.
- From an environmental perspective, reviews 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.
- Makes recommendations concerning 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 with applicable laws, regulations, and court decrees.
- Represents the agency in meetings with various State, Federal, and private entities.
- Makes presentations to various interest groups.
- Conducts moderately complex analysis of problems using data collected through physical measurement and inspection.
- Collect, qualify, and publish records using scientific equipment.
- Mediates mid-level disputes between contractors and consultants.
- Participate in the decision-making process at the mid-management level.
- Manage multiple moderately complex projects for ambient air quality and meteorological monitoring activities.
- Analyze moderately complex environmental data and draw conclusions.
- Apply professional judgment in interpreting formulas, templates, or standards as applied to technical data or information and making recommendations based on results.
KNOWLEDGE:
- 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 particular 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 (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, R).
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
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This position requires occasional overnight travel
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Ability to read and work on a computer
- Typically, the employee may sit to perform the work, however, there may be some standing, walking, bending, squatting, carrying items, climbing a ladder, driving an automobile, etc.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Exempt
- The successful candidate may be eligible for a hiring bonus for this position
020-Department of Environmental Quality - Air Quality Division
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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.
