Natural Resources Program Supervisor

General Description

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a Natural Resources Supervisor in Cheyenne, Wyoming—an opportunity to play a key role in shaping a safe, efficient, and high‑quality transportation system for the state. In this position, you’ll work with a high level of independence, guiding important environmental efforts that directly support Wyoming’s transportation projects.

As the Natural Resources Supervisor, you will lead and coordinate the Environmental Services Section’s environmental resource program, supervising staff and ensuring projects meet critical environmental standards. You’ll collaborate closely with other WYDOT programs and Environmental Services staff, help identify compliance challenges and solutions, and contribute to discussions on budgeting, staffing, and overall NEPA‑related strategy.

• Supervises environmental specialists (wetlands, wildlife and fisheries, cultural, and reclamation) within the Environmental Services Section.
• Coordinates with DWYDOT disciplines (District, PCS, Project Development, Right of Way, Photogrammetry and Surveys, Geology, Bridge, and others) to ensure compliance activities are completed on time.
• Ensures environmental clearance efforts are on schedule in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration’s NEPA approach.
• Develops and maintains relationships with federal (Corps of Engineers, Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management) and state agencies (WY Game and Fish, WY Department of Environmental Quality, State Engineers Office) and other non‑governmental organizations and private landowners.
• Participates in public meetings, hearings, and other public involvement efforts associated with WYDOT’s environmental process.
• Provides training to WYDOT headquarters and field staff on the Environmental Services Section and WYDOT’s commitment to environmental compliance.
• Travels across the state to provide environmental support for WYDOT Districts, attend project reconnaissance meetings, and evaluate environmental compliance of ongoing or completed projects.

Minimum Qualifications
:

• Bachelor’s Degree (typically in The Sciences).
• 1–3 years of progressive work with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Principal; OR
• 4–7 years of progressive work experience with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Principal.

Preferences
:

• Team player skills.
• Multidisciplinary background.
• Willingness to travel.

Knowledge
:

• Environmental compliance associated with transportation planning and design or other linear infrastructure projects.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Conflict resolution.
• Ability to guide and motivate others.
• Basic knowledge of cultural and biological resources.
• Supervisory experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
:

• None required.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement — Pension and 457B plans
• Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• And more—see the total compensation calculator.

Hiring Bonus
: $2,000 (qualifying eligibility details apply).

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Human Resource Contact: 307‑777‑4356

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt.
• E‑Verify: WYDOT uses E‑Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug‑Free Workplace.
• For more information on total compensation, visit State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.