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Geology Supervisor 2026-01412

State of Wyoming
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State of Wyoming
Geology Supervisor 2026-01412
SALARY
$7,399.06 - $8,221.18 Monthly
LOCATION
Cheyenne, WY
JOB TYPE
Permanent Full-time
JOB NUMBER
2026-01412
DEPARTMENT
Department of Environmental Quality
DIVISION
Water Quality
OPENING DATE
05/28/2026
FLSA
Determined by Position
JOBCLASSIFICATION
ENGE12
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a supervisory position subordinate to the Groundwater Section Manager, responsible for assisting in planning,coordinating, and directing work within the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program. The successful candidateserves as a senior geological expert, providing advanced technical support to current staff.
This position will manage the day-to-day programmatic duties of the UIC Program, which includes grant work plandevelopment and reporting, rulemaking, policy development, and other tasks required under the section’s primacyagreement. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of state and federal regulations, specialized expertise inClass I and Class V injection wells, and a highly collaborative approach to working alongside other geology supervisorsand agency managers.
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
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Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE!
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Human Resource Contact:
deq.hr@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every functionwhich may be performed in the job level.
Regulatory Authoring & Enforcement:
Writes, revises, and interprets state rules and regulations. Conductsdetailed inspections and technical reviews of federal and state reports to make definitive compliancedeterminations and enforce environmental statutes.
Primacy Agreement & Grant Administration:
Directs the day-to-day operations of the Underground InjectionControl (UIC) program, which includes authoring, tracking, and executing grant work plans and mandatoryreporting required to maintain the state's federal primacy agreement.
Autonomous Decision-Making:
Reviews proposed permitting actions and exercises high-level independentjudgment to make critical, legally binding program decisions with little to no oversight.
Advanced Data Analysis & Hazard Evaluation:
Analyzes complex, multi-disciplinary environmental data toformulate sound technical conclusions and evaluates regional geologic hazards to safeguard groundwaterresources.
Comprehensive Permit Evaluation:
Conducts complex, high-level technical reviews of permit applications,proposals, and engineering plans submitted by the public, consultants, and industry. Ensures all proposedsubsurface activities protect Wyoming's groundwater from impairment and align with state and federal waterquality restoration standards.
Technical Guidance & Documentation:
Formulates and issues timely, legally defensible, formal written directionsand recommendations in response to complex project proposals, plans, and technical applications.
Quality Assurance & Staff Mentorship:
Reviews, evaluates, and signs off on the technical permit reviews, workplans, and reports drafted by junior staff to ensure scientific accuracy, regulatory compliance, and programconsistency.
Personnel Development & Performance Management:
Directs, trains, and mentors professional staff to fostertechnical growth and program consistency. Conducts formal performance evaluations and exercises administrativeauthority to recommend hiring, termination, and disciplinary actions in accordance with agency policies.
Workforce Planning & Deliverable Tracking:
Oversees project scheduling, manages overlapping programtimelines, and optimizes resource allocation to ensure the team consistently meets statutory deadlines and federalgrant deliverables.
Inter-Agency & Liaison Coordination:
Coordinates seamlessly with internal agency personnel as well as local,state, federal, and private entities to facilitate geological surveys, cross-agency services, and complex permittingworkflows.
Dispute Resolution & Stakeholder Consultation:
Consults directly with public officials, corporate executives, andtechnical consultants to navigate and resolve highly complex or contentious permitting issues.
Public Representation & Community Engagement:
Serves as the primary program representative at publicmeetings, interest group forums, and technical design reviews. Actively engages with concerned citizens andenvironmental groups to address community questions regarding the environmental impacts of energy andresource development.
Public Records Response & Technical Advocacy:
Investigates historical records to resolve public inquiries swiftlyand authoritatively. Provides accurate, data-driven technical information, policy interpretations, and statutoryguidance to colleagues, the media, and the general public.
Qualifications
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PREFERENCES:
Education & Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a closely relatedenvironmental science discipline, paired with a proven background in environmental regulatory compliance,permitting, or groundwater protection.
Supervisory Leadership:
Demonstrated experience or a strong aptitude for training, mentoring, scheduling, andevaluating the performance of a professional technical team.
Regulatory Expertise:
A robust understanding of environmental principles, geological theories, and the practicalapplication of state and federal environmental regulations.
Communication & Technical Literacy:
Advanced proficiency in environmental technical writing, public speaking,and utilizing standard office applications (including spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software) toconvey complex data clearly.
KNOWLEDGE:
Wyoming Geology & Hydrogeology:
Deep technical knowledge of Wyoming’s unique geological formations,structural geology, stratigraphy, and regional aquifer systems, particularly as they relate to subsurface injectionand groundwater protection.
Underground Injection Control (UIC) Expertise:
Specialized knowledge of Class I and Class V injection wellswithin the context of Wyoming’s subsurface environment, along with direct, advanced experience working within aformal UIC program.
Primacy Agreement Administration:
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state primacy agreements,including the ability to manage Wyoming-specific grant work plans and execute mandatory federal reporting.
Advanced Regulatory Writing & Interpretation:
Mastery of environmental policy writing, with a proven ability towrite, interpret, revise, and enforce complex rules, regulations, and Wyoming state statutes.
High-Level Autonomy & Data Analysis:
Specialized knowledge required to analyze multi-disciplinaryenvironmental data (biological, chemical, geological, and hydrogeological) and perform complex technical permitreviews with little to no supervision.
Geotechnical Hazard Resolution:
Technical proficiency in evaluating, managing, and resolving active geologichazards unique to Wyoming (such as seismic activity, land subsidence, or swelling soils) specifically to protect orrestore groundwater quality.
Public Diplomacy & Stakeholder Collaboration:
Advanced skill in navigating public meetings and contentiousforums, with the ability to represent the agency professionally while collaborating with Wyoming industryrepresentatives, consultants, and environmental groups on local energy and resource development issues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (in Geology/Geotechnical Engineering)
Experience:
2-4 years of progressive work experience in Geology with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Project Geologist
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Professional Geologist License (PG) or Professional Engineering License (PE) required at time of hire. (Wyoming PG orPE required within one year of hire date.)
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Employer
State of Wyoming
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Human Resource Contact Information located in the
General Description Section
Statewide, Wyoming, 82002
Phone
307-777-7188
Website
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Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Traverse uneven terrain.
Working in various temperature conditions.
Possess a state issued DMV license.
Participation in the various groups as Wyoming's representative may require extensive travel at times.
NOTES:
FLSA: Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of ourprocess. If chosen for a video interview you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete theprocess.
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodatesqualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the mostrecent version.
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