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Natural Resources Analyst - Water Quality 2026-00435
Salary
$5,147.99 - $5,719.99 Monthly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-00435
Department
Department of Environmental Quality
Division
Water Quality
Opening Date
02/11/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Job Classification
ENNR09
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Nonpoint Source Program works to reduce unregulated nonpoint sources of pollution to Wyoming’s water resources by providing technical and financial assistance for voluntary, locally led projects to protect and restore waterbodies, thereby fulfilling state responsibilities under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This position oversees federal Clean Water Act Section 319 and 604(b)/205(j) grant funds to reduce pollution from runoff, managing the full lifecycle of projects.
The successful candidate may reside and work out of an office in Cheyenne or Lander.
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
- Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
- Completes all required grant administration activities, including applying for grants, reporting, budgeting, and tracking.
- Issues Requests for Proposals and conducts an evaluation process to select proposals for funding with the Nonpoint Source Task Force.
- Manages project implementation, including issuing cooperative agreements, training project sponsors, reviewing reimbursement requests, tracking project progress, obtaining required reports, and tracking project/grant budgets.
- Provides project oversight, assists with project management, and updates databases.
- Coordinates with the Environmental Protection Agency routinely on grants administration; reviews federal regulations and guidance to ensure program compliance.
- Liaisons with and coordinates activities of the Nonpoint Source Task Force.
- Coordinates with other DEQ/WQD programs (e.g., Assessment, TMDL, Monitoring, Standards) to effectively plan and implement nonpoint source pollution reduction activities.
- Reports to the public and program partners on program accomplishments; conducts outreach and education to raise awareness of the program, nonpoint source pollution, and water quality.
- Maintains program records.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to those individuals with a Bachelor's degree in watershed management or related fields with experience with grants management, watershed restoration projects, and water quality monitoring/modeling
KNOWLEDGE:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- This position requires organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required, and the position requires public speaking at meetings with local, state, and federal partners.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain partnerships.
- This position requires technical knowledge related to watershed planning, restoration, and monitoring for nonpoint source pollution.
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:
- Participation in the various groups as Wyoming's representative may require extensive travel at times.
- Must be able to walk/hike in adverse weather conditions and rugged terrain.
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.
- The successful candidate may reside and work out of an office in Cheyenne or Lander
Supplemental Information
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
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.
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