Salary : $110,232.00 - $132,000.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: PHA 00038 02/2025
Department: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Energy & Carbon Management Commission
Opening Date: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/3/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: Hybrid / Remote Office or as directed by Supervisor.
Hiring Pay Rate: Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Patrick Warnespatrick.warnes@state.co.us
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department InformationThis posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference? Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children. We invite you to explore our website athttps://dnr.colorado.gov/about-usto find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:- Medical, Vision and Dental plans
- Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Wellness programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
- Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
- Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
- Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee BenefitsAbout :The mission of the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) is to regulate the development and production of oil and gas, deep geothermal resources, the capture and sequestration of carbon, and the underground storage of natural gas in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources.
The mission of the Environmental Unit is to improve the environmental legacy of oil and gas and carbon energy development in Colorado and ensure: proper management of E&P Waste, cleanup of spills and releases, and final reclamation of locations. To carry out the mission, the Environmental Unit has the following purposes:
- Ensure compliance with the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) Rules and Regulations, especially those that relate to the management of exploration and production (E&P) waste; the procedures for reporting, responding to, and remediating spills and releases of E&P waste; and the reclamation of oil and gas facilities and locations.
- Implement the ground water standards and classifications established by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) - Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) for oil and gas related activities, E&P Waste, and remediation projects. Report annually to the WQCC and organize and participate in regular meetings with the Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) including the annual Groundwater Summit.
- Prior to, during, and/or after oil and gas activities, investigate, prevent, monitor, or mitigate conditions that threaten to cause or that actually cause a significant impact to air, water, or biological resources. Collect and analyze baseline subsequent data on any air, water, soil, or biological resource the Commission determines may be impacted by oil and gas activities.
- Investigate alleged violations of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act, ECMC Rules and Regulations, ECMC orders, or ECMC permits. Oversee the reclamation of land used for oil and gas activities once those activities have ended. Initiate and support enforcement actions.
Description of JobThis posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Position Summary: This position manages and directs the ECMC environmental unit, and professional staff members trained and skilled in scientific disciplines related to surface and ground water hydrogeology, geology, environmental sciences, geochemistry, reclamation, and remediation and mitigation of impacts, and other oil and gas related environmental topics. It also: manages delegated funds for environmental assessment, complaint investigation and resolution and special mitigation projects; provides technical support to the ECMC Commission and Director; and liaises with the public through public meetings and presentations.
Program Management and Supervision:Environmental manager, with supervisor responsibility over three Environmental Supervisors (EPS IV), one Reclamation Supervisor (EPS-IV), and one Environmental Data Group Supervisor (EPS IV). Duty includes personnel management, delegating responsibility for special projects, inspections, and assignments. The manager is relied upon by staff for policy leadership and expertise on program specific and scientific/engineering issues and initiative as well as personnel management techniques and procedures, constituency relationships, and broader program management issues. The manager has signature authority for actions and decisions that directly impact, pay, status and tenure of staff and assigns tasks, monitors work progress and flow in the Environmental Unit and assesses work products for accuracy and content to ensure consistency in technical approach and enforcement of ECMC rules and regulations.Public & Other Agencies Liaison:Responds to the public's concerns regarding the ECMC's policies, procedures, and/or regulations and interfaces with the media as the technical expert on environmental aspects of the Oil and Gas industry in Colorado. Recommends changes in the Oil and Gas Act or in the ECMC rules and regulations to the division Director and supports rulemaking activities. Chairs or attends meetings concerning the modification or implementation of Commission policy and rules and external stakeholder meetings.Manage Environmental Budget:Directs financial and budget operations of the environmental program in conjunction with the ECMC's Director and the Financial Manager to plan, negotiate, support and execute yearly requests to OSPB and JBC. Direct accounting staff in encumbering and tracking contract funds and budgeting and managing two major agency programs (i.e. Long Bill line items): the Environmental Assistance and Complaint Resolution (075), and the Special Environmental Projects and Mitigation Studies (076) as well as the Environmental Unit program costs (021).Enforcement:Provides oversight for enforcement activities involving oil and gas operators. Assesses and recommends civil penalties and fines based on environmental evaluation of damages. Provides recommendations to the Director and Commission with regard to the environmental interpretation of rules and regulations and provides expert testimony during enforcement and Commission hearings.Other Duties Assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsThis posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Experience Only:Ten (10) years of relevant experience of professional work experience which must have included supervision of professional level staff, financial management, public presentations, field experience with oil and gas drilling and production operations; environmental site assessments; designing and implementing remediation plans for soil and groundwater contamination, monitoring remediation activities and evaluating results at remediation sites and/or reclamation planning, implementation and monitoring.
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Education and Experience:
A combination of related education in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Plant or Ecosystem Biology or a closely related field or earth science and relevant experience which included supervision of professional level staff, financial management, public presentations, field experience with oil and gas drilling and production operations; environmental site assessments; designing and implementing remediation plans for soil and groundwater contamination, monitoring remediation activities and evaluating results at remediation sites; and/or reclamation planning, implementing, and monitoring equal to ten (10) years.
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Preferred Qualifications: Qualifications: Although all desirable candidates must demonstrate a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience related to the job, the highly desirable candidate will have experience in any of the following focus areas as they may relate to energy resource operations:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, leading organizations, projects and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with ECMC rules and regulations and regulatory processes.
- Comfortable navigating web-based programs and the use of interactive GIS maps and databases.
- Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
- Excellent personal computer skills using the MS Office software suite and Google applications, will be necessary for success in this position.
- Master's degree in Geology, Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Plant or Ecosystem Biology or a closely related field.
- Experience in managing data related to oil and gas production, or another similar industry.
- Familiarity with ECMC rules and regulations and regulatory processes.
- Expert Testimony.
- Advanced Computer Applications.
- OSHA Health & Safety Training.
Conditions of Employment:- You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
- Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
- A current & valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle and occasional travel is anticipated. May travel for field work or meetings, including overnight.
- May require occasional weekend or evening work.
- Must be willing to travel to meetings both within and outside Colorado
Supplemental InformationThe Assessment Process - All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
- Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
- Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement
- Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
- This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
Equity, Diversity, and InclusionThe State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us
ADAAA AccommodationsAny person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
E-VerifyDNR uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about
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Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical HelpIf you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.
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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQ's at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident?
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If you are a veteran who is eligible for preference points, did you upload/attach your DD-214? Veterans who wish to seek disability preference points based on a service related disability must submit acceptable documentation to support your claim for veterans' preference (exclude specific/private medical information).
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Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.
- I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
- I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).
- I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position:
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In order to comply with the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, are you prevented from being employed in the United States because of your Visa or Immigration Status?
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If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).
- Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
- No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.
- Not Applicable
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Did you upload your résumé and cover letter to this on-line application?
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Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
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You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
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Please describe any of the preferred qualifications that you may have as they relate to this position. Statements such as "See application" will not be accepted in lieu of a response.
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How would you balance your own technical workload and deadlines with multiple and unpredictable needs of those employees that report to you? How would you manage conflicting responsibilities while maintaining your own work-life balance?
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Please briefly describe your experience with oil and gas site spill cleanup, reclamation operations, or environmental data management, as it relates to this position.
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Please briefly describe your experience with environmental regulations related to oil and gas. Do you have experience drafting legislation or writing rules, policy, or guidance?
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Please describe your experience managing multiple or complex environmental projects simultaneously with multiple deliverables and deadlines.
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I understand and accept the conditions of employment.
- I acknowledge receipt of this notice.
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