Abandoned Mine Land Administrator

The Abandoned Mine Land Division Administrator assists the Director in providing overall policy guidance to the Agency to support the Agency's Mission and Values. Represent the Agency at meetings within State Government and with outside stakeholders. Research, analyze, and propose policies, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

Represent the agency as assigned on various inter and intragovernmental initiatives and public processes, justifying actions and decisions using persuasion to promote understanding and support; Serve on a variety of committees that develop policy positions governing environmental standards; Assist the Director in developing overall policy guidance and program management direction to support the Missions and Values; Advise the Director on technical and legal matters as needed; Coordinate Agency responses to Federal actions that have the potential to impact Wyoming’s environment; Participate on the Department management team; Establish and recommend the Director’s department objectives after evaluating constituent interests and regulatory, social, and budgetary constraints; Review the work product generated by staff to ensure statewide consistency and make decisions requiring independent judgment regarding compliance with relevant standards; Responsible for special projects and non-routine tasks as assigned by the Director; Coordinate and partner with other DEQ divisions and other state and federal agencies

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license; Knowledge of agency goals and values, evaluation and goal setting, coaching, and management techniques; Knowledge of industrial, land, energy, fuel, air, water, mining and pollution issues; Skill in interpersonal relations in adversarial situations; Skills in dealing with elected officials at the local, county, state, and federal levels; Skills in management techniques and in planning and promoting cooperation; Ability to receive broad instructions and develop program plans to achieve objectives and policies; Ability to recognize competing demands and coordinate program activities with others to achieve public policy goals; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Strong computer skills; Strong negotiation skills; Flexible and skilled at anticipating future trends and challenges

Nice to have

Bachelor/Masters/Doctorate of Science in the technical fields of engineering, environmental science, law, or a related field of study; ten (10) years of experience in either governmental or private business; at least four (4) years of related environmental experience

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future; Flexible schedules and work-life balance options; No state income tax; Low cost of living