Job Description

Posting number: PHA 00040 09/26

Department: Department of Natural Resources

Division: Energy & Carbon Management Commission

Job classification: Environmental Protection Specialist IV

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Code Enforcement, Environmental Services, IT and Computers, Planning and Development, Professional, Natural Resources, Organizational Development, Electronics, Geology/Hydrology, Sciences, Program Management, Database Administration

Summary

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

This 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 at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to 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 Benefits

About Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC):

The Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) regulates the development and production of Colorado's natural resources, including oil and gas, geothermal energy, and carbon capture and storage. The ECMC's mission is to do so in a way that protects the environment, public health, safety, and welfare.

The Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) Environmental Unit improves the environmental legacy of oil and gas and carbon energy development in Colorado. This team is responsible for ensuring proper management of exploration and production (E&P) waste, cleanup of spills and releases, reclamation of oil and gas locations, and management of environmental (soil, water, air) data collected across the state. The West Slope Environmental Team inspects and oversees spill and remediation efforts, responds to environmental complaints, leads the effort for permitting of centralized E&P waste management facilities, and project manages activities related to the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to ensure that the interests of the state of Colorado are protected now and for future generations.

Examples of duties

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

This position advances the Environmental Unit mission through oversight and implementation of the ECMC 900-series regulations for the western half of the state. This position supervises a team of Environmental Protection Specialists that inspect and oversee spill and remediation projects, permit Centralized E&P Waste Management Facilities, manage special projects associated with grants and the ECMC Environmental Studies and Mitigation fund, and provides regulatory expertise and support to the Enforcement Unit for environmental matters.

This position is responsible for assigning work to Environmental Protection Specialist staff, including training, monitoring tasks and workload, evaluating and determining geographic work areas, establishing performance objectives and completing annual performance evaluations. This position also works in close partnership with the DJ Basin and Eastern Environmental Supervisors to evaluate the broader Environmental Unit priorities and inform Unit-wide strategy and policy decisions.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervises the Western Environmental work unit which includes assigning tasks, monitoring work progress and work flow, checking written reports and correspondence for accuracy and content, scheduling work, and establishing work tracking standards that are used consistently by the Western Environmental team to ensure environmental activities occur in accordance with the 900-series rules.
• Develops detailed work plans, procures necessary services and commodities, implements or manages the implementation of the work plan, including tracking costs, approving invoices, and ensuring that projects proceed in compliance with state procurement rules.
• Proposes and oversees environmental studies or projects approved by the Environmental Manager that may, for example: establish, track, and document changes to baseline conditions of groundwater, surface water, soil, methane gas seep, and vegetation on Colorado's west slope.
• Evaluates spill reports and remedial action plans provided by operators for the remediation of impacted groundwater, surface water, and soil.
• Conducts the technical review of, determines conditions of approval on a site-specific basis for, and approves applications for permits for E&P waste management facilities and activities.
• Assists in preparation for hearings by reviewing or developing presentations, and testifying as an expert in support of staff.
• Responsible for supporting staff in review of initial and supplemental spill and site investigation and remediation reports to determine appropriate conditions of approval, necessary emergency response action, or evaluation of data to make site closure decisions.

Other Duties Assigned.

Qualifications

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Nine (9) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to nine (9) years.

(Relevant degrees would include but are not limited to: Geology, Hydrogeology, Soil Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field.

Relevant experience would include but is not limited to: environmental and/or reclamation experience, experience in oil and gas operations, experience interpreting environmental regulations, etc.)

Substitutions:

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

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:

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Colorado oil and gas industry, including current rules and regulations.
• Knowledge and/or experience with ECMC rules, regulations, and regulatory processes.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with environmental clean up and/or remediation.
• Professional experience scoping, tracking, and overseeing a budget.
• Experience supervising and leading teams.
• Experience managing multiple projects with differing deadlines in order to meet agency needs.
• Experience interpreting and/or enforcing legal requirements.

The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:

(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)

• Hybrid: This position will work from a home office with a significant portion of their time traveling to field locations. This position is expected to either reside on the west slope or be able to travel on an as-needed basis up to 25% of the time to the west slope to meet with Staff, Operators, and other stakeholders, and to attend meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Conditions of Employment:

• Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
• Former employees of the state of Colorado must have concluded employment in good standing to be eligible for rehire.
• 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.
• Travel in and around the western slope roughly 25% of the time.
• Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.
• To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:
• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Supplemental information

The 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 Inclusion

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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.

ADAAA Accommodations

Any 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-Verify

DNR 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 E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help

If 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.