ECMC - Underground Storage Program Lead (PSRS III)
ECMC - Underground Storage Program Lead (PSRS III)
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Department Information
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. Its our mission to manage and conserve Colorados 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 find out more about the work we do to manage Colorados 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 includingPERADefined 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 thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program
AboutColorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC):
The Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) regulates the development and production of Colorados natural resources including oil and gasgeothermal energy and carbon capture and storage. The ECMCs mission is to do so in a way that protects the environment public health safety and welfare.The Engineering Unit ensures oil and gas infrastructure complies with professional engineering standards and the Energy and Carbon Management Commissions (ECMC) rules and regulations. It:
- Reviews information and applications for approval including production and injection well applications technical well information well work plans and for requests to plug and abandon wells;
- Monitors field operations under the Environmental Protection Agency delegated Underground Injection Control program;
- Responds to inquiries and investigates complaints regarding oil and gas operations;
- Reviews abandonment reports Bradenhead tests mechanical integrity tests and routine injection well pressure checks to ensure compliance with ECMCs Rules and Regulations.
- Provides engineering advice for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency delegated Underground Injection Control program.
- Recommends enforcement actions and provides support for enforcement actions presented before the Commission at hearings for violations of Commission rules and provides technical expertise in other hearing matters.
Description of Job
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
This position is the agencys Staff Authority and Program Administrator for the Underground Gas Storage (UGS) program in Colorado. This position exists to develop and then ensure compliance with the Rules and Regulations and policies of the ECMC by administering monitoring enforcing and reporting on the status of the UGS Program.
Specific job duties include but are not limited to:- Develop and implement a regulatory program and the rules necessary to structure an underground gas storage program (UGS).
- Research review and understand the state of the industry related to UGS across the nation.
- Research review catalog and understand the state of regulatory programs related to UGS across the nation looking at federal state and local governments as information sources.
- Develop a regulatory structure to administer UGS in Colorado. This will include drafting rules providing subject matter expertise throughout the rulemaking process including stakeholder negotiations developing administrative policies and procedures writing and delivering operator guidance.
- Inform other ECMC work units of pertinent information related to UGS regulation and administration.
- Develop and implement a regulatory program and the rules necessary to structure an underground gas storage program.
- Coordinate with various agencies to document and inform state decisions to permit or deny proposed injection applications.
- Liaise with the Commission Department of Natural Resources Governors Office and other federal state and local agencies on all matters related to UGS in Colorado.
Other Duties Assigned.Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Minimum Qualifications:Experience Only:
Eight (8) 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 eight (8) years
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 addition part-time work will be prorated.
Preferred Qualifications:- Current or former State experience relevant to this position
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity of Colorado oil and gas rules and regulations
- Knowledge and understanding of underground natural gas facilities
- Knowledge of federal underground gas storage regulations
- Familiarity with PHMSAs approach to underground gas storage facilities and associated pipelines
- Understanding of the role underground natural gas storage plays in energy infrastructure
- Ability to interpret policies and regulations
- Program and/or Project Management experience
- Experience working with or around Indian tribes
- Experience reading writing and interpreting rules and policies
- Experience in leading teams and change management
- Knowledge of interstate vs. intrastate gas facilities
- Customer service experience previous public service experience experience dealing with public experience with complaint intake/response
Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders including regulatory agencies and industry representatives
Experience developing project plans and managing projects
The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:
(Please note this arrangement can be subject to change)- Hybrid: This position will work in a combination of in office from a home office and working in the field after initial training period to be determined with supervisor.
Conditions of Employment:- Must be willing and able to possess and maintain a State of Colorado Drivers License
- Must be willing and able to travel to field locations as needed as related to the Underground Gas Storage program and ECMC.
- Must be willing and able to occasionally exert up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects.
- Extended overnight travel may be required to attend meetings and training in other areas of the State.
- 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.
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 arenotconsidered as part of initial reviews thereforeit is important todocument 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
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.
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 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 E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.TollFree 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 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.
Employment Type
Full-Time
