Natural Resources Analyst 2024-02583

at  State of Wyoming

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Air Quality Division is seeking an entry-level permit writer for the Title V Operating Permit Program. A person in this position employs knowledge of scientific principles, analytical skills, and technical writing ability to prepare draft operating permit documents for major sources of air emissions subject to Title V of the Clean Air Act and Chapter 6, Section 3 of the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations. This work includes reviewing engineering designs, calculations, and other permit application documents for details, accuracy, and completeness; examining the engineering basis for the periodic parameter or emission monitoring; developing the analysis, statement of basis, and draft operating permit; and participating in cross-functional projects within the Air Quality Division. Work is performed under close, progressing to moderate supervision. Please visit https://deq.wyoming.gov/aqd/title-v-permitting/ to learn more about the program and https://travelwyoming.com/ to learn more about Wyoming and Cheyenne.

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:**

**Please ensure that you attach the following documents when submitting your state application:

• Cover Letter

**Please review your application for completeness and accuracy. Only complete and accurate applications will be reviewed for this position.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of air quality permitting principles and practices.
• Competent in interpreting and applying regulations and policies.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
• Detail-oriented; ability to discern, track, and organize pertinent information in a complex environment.
• Ability to work as a member of a team of professionals.
• Ability to interact with the public, regulated entities, and other employees in a professional manner.
• Ability to meet deadlines with quality products.
• Strong level of skill in written, spoken, and electronic communication.
• Competencies in computer applications and programs, i.e., word processing andspreadsheets.
• Knowledge of scientific methods necessary to solve problems.
• Knowledge of underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.

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

• Understand and maintain familiarity with sources of regulatory requirements and policy including state statute as well as agency and federal regulations and guidance documents.
• Interpret and determine the applicability of terms and conditions of pre-existing permits and regulatory requirements.
• Review permit applications and agency records; organize relevant facility information conforming to program expectations and format guidelines.
• Summarize and communicate complex information concisely and thoroughly.
• Follow standard operating procedures and templates for workflow processing, document creation, and file management.
• Coordinate with other Division program members and industry applicants.
• Maintain thorough documentation of work.
• Manage and maintain progress on multiple large projects at once.
• Prioritize work effectively over long-term (9-18 month) project timelines.
• Construct a complete but concise permit that includes all applicable requirements with corresponding monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting; prepare organized and accurate technical supporting documents (statement of basis and technical analysis). Examples of the permit and statement of basis document types can be found at https://openair.wyo.gov/ utilizing the Facility Class type Title V, selecting any Facility ID, and viewing Permits.
• Proofread technical documents prepared by team members and communicated results.
• Review engineering calculations, reports, and analyses.
• Collaborate with team members and program management on complex regulatory determinations