Natural Resources Specialist 2026-01146

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is with the Air Pollution Monitoring Program (APMP) within the Air Quality Division (AQD). This position requires the supplicant to work with little or no supervision and apply independent judgment to perform in the operation, maintenance, and repair of ambient air monitoring equipment. Assume responsibilities of site operator at assigned AQD's State and Local Air Monitoring Stations (SLAMS) and Special Purpose Monitoring (SPM) locations. Manage multiple complex projects and varying environmental data levels to ensure the protection of human health and wildlife and preserve Wyoming's Natural Resources. Make recommendations and complete special AQD projects which typically involve the placement of monitoring equipment at remote locations in response to public complaints or regularity action taken by AQD. Provide direction and guidance in the construction of new monitoring sites, relocation of existing monitoring sites, and removal of sampling equipment and shelters from decommissioned monitoring sites. The position requires extensive statewide travel. 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 Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and

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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. Coordinate with supervisor to ensure AQD ambient air monitoring networks comply with all siting, sampling collection criteria, the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations (WAQSR), National Ambient Air Quality Standards, (NAAQS) and 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 50, 53, and 58. Project management of assigned AQD SLAMS and SPM gaseous and continuous Particulate Matter (PM) ambient air monitoring stations. Review and interpret electronic schematic, operations, and maintenance manuals used to maintain and repair gaseous and PM samplers outlined in the sampling site Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP). Perform on-site diagnostic checks and troubleshot SLAMS and SPM gaseous and PM samplers with project managers and/or consultants. Perform preventative maintenance and monthly flow verifications for AQD's PM samplers located throughout the state. Execute downloading of the collective analyzer and PM sampler data to start the process of determining the validity of collected data. Document and maintain detailed records of maintenance, semi-annual calibrations, repairs, and monthly flow verifications on AQD's PM Monitoring Network as required by 40 CFR Part 58. Complete special AQD projects, which typically involve placement of air monitoring equipment at remote locations in response to complaints from the public or regulatory actions taken by AQD. Provide input to the supervisor on the ambient monitoring network's needs for inclusion in the monitoring program budget. Provide direction and guidance in the construction of new monitoring sites, the relocation of existing monitoring sites, and the removal of sampling equipment and shelters for decommissioning of monitoring sites.

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to applicants with knowledge of operations and troubleshooting of ambient air monitoring equipment.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of complex environmental principles, theories, and practices of environmental management Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations with the ability to understand and apply policies Knowledge of quality assurance practices and procedures Knowledge of ambient air monitoring equipment calibrations, operations, and diagnostics Skills in communicating with an array of people to reason through problems while exercising independent judgment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in The Sciences)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a

Natural Resources Technician OR Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a

Natural Resources Technician Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Extensive statewide travel is required Ability to work during long periods of sitting, standing, or squatting Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders. Ability to work at heights Ability to work in sometimes harsh weather conditions Ability to lift air monitoring equipment up to 100lbs

NOTES:

FLSA:

Non-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. Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator. Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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