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Air Quality Compliance Supervisor 2026-01840

State of Wyoming
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Air Quality Compliance Supervisor 2026-01840

Salary

 

$7,184.67 - $7,983.73 Monthly

Location

 

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

 

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

 

2026-01840

Department

 

Department of Environmental Quality

Division

 

Air Quality

Opening Date

 

07/20/2026

Closing Date

 

8/19/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

 

Determined by Position

Job Classification

 

ENNR11

Description and Functions

 

 

 



 

 




GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  


The air quality compliance supervisor will supervise the day-to-day tasks of the asbestos section, enforcement section, and environmental audit section. The compliance supervisor is the first contact for determining if violations of state or federal regulations are present and makes recommendations for enforcement activity.  The compliance supervisor will engage with EPA regarding joint state/federal enforcement actions as well as overseeing agreements established for cooperative federalism.


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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 function which may be performed in the job level.



 

  • Directs, supervises, and evaluates the performance of professional engineering, inspection, and technical staff across the Enforcement, Asbestos, and Environmental Audit sections.
  • Oversees workload distribution, safety protocols, and ongoing training programs for multi-district personnel to ensure standardized, equitable regulatory enforcement across Wyoming.
  • Reviews and analyzes complex technical documentation, gas analyses, stack test results, and field inspection notes to identify non-compliance.
  • Formulates and issues authoritative enforcement recommendations, including formal Notices of Violation (NOVs), administrative orders, and corrective action plans in strict accordance with the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations (WAQSR).
  • Leads and oversees formal settlement discussions and resolution conferences with regulated corporations, small businesses, and individuals.
  • Directs the development of technically sound, legally binding consent decrees and appropriate administrative penalty structures to achieve rapid corrective action and environmental remediation.
  • Serves as the primary division liaison to the U.S. EPA, managing the negotiation and execution of the Air Quality portions of the Performance Partnership Agreement (PPA) and State Review Framework (SRF).
  • Collaborates extensively with agency administrators, section leads, and assigned legal counsel (Assistant Attorneys General) to prepare legally defensible case files.
  • Ensures all proposed enforcement actions, penalty calculations, and settlement terms conform to state statutory limitations and can withstand formal contested case litigation.
  • Demonstrates a high level of computer competency utilizing, auditing, and extracting data from specialized regulatory databases and enterprise software platforms (e.g., WDEQ's IMPACT system, federal ICIS-Air/ECHO, and state workflow management applications).
  • Evaluates the practical field enforceability of proposed rules, state implementation plans (SIPs), and federal mandates (such as NSPS and NESHAP standards).
  • Develops internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), compliance guidance documents, and regulatory interpretations to ensure division staff applies enforcement-first principles consistently across all jurisdictions.


 

 

Qualifications

 

 

 


PREFERENCES: 


Bachelor’s Degree with a preference in engineering, environmental, physical, or natural sciences or a closely related field plus 3-5 years of progressive work experience in the same with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resource Program Supervisor.
Preference may be given to applicants with verifiable technical writing experience.
Preference may be given to applicants who previously worked with governmental enforcement of state and federal regulations.

 

KNOWLEDGE:


 

  • Knowledge of environmental concepts, especially in relation to enforcement
  • Knowledge of and ability to read, research, interpret, and apply federal and state environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as facility inspection and remediation processes.
  • Knowledge of industrial processes and pollution controls.
  • Detail-oriented; strong ability to discern, track, and organize pertinent information in a complex regulatory environment.
  • Strong ability to organize and manage a large workload, ability to meet deadlines with quality product.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team of professionals and balance disparate goals/priorities.
  • Ability to interact with the public, regulated entities, and other employees in a professional manner.
  • Skilled at leading by example and demonstrating a strong work ethic.
  • High level of skill in written, spoken, and electronic communication.
  • Ability to utilize available information to make timely decisions.
  • Ability to train, develop, and mentor staff.
  • Ability to work independently within areas of major responsibility and resolve conflicts and disputes.
  • Knowledge of the principles of scientific measurement and experiment.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   


 

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in The Sciences)

 

Experience:

1-3 years of progressive work (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Principal

 

OR

 

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Principal

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

 

Necessary Special Requirements

 

 

 


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:


 

Participation in the various groups as Wyoming's representative may require some travel at times.



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. 
     

 

Supplemental Information

 

 

 


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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.
 

 

Employer

 

State of Wyoming

Address

 

Human Resource Contact Information located in the
General Description Section
Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone

 

307-777-7188
 

Website

 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm