OMI Pipeline Safety Inspector (Envir. Prot. Spec. II): DORA/Public Utilities Commission

• Auditing jurisdictional pipeline operators procedures processes and records to verify compliance with applicable pipeline safety regulations;

• Identifying areas of non-compliance/deficiency and initiates appropriate course of remedy such as: Operator training information requests follow-up inspection and/or compliance action;

• Inspecting pipeline operator facilities observing field operations maintenance and construction activities to verify compliance;

• Responding to pipeline incidents gathering information regarding the incident and determining necessary steps to be taken to respond documenting all decisions and actions and jurisdictional considerations;

• Monitoring local and national pipeline safety topics researching and analyzing Colorado-specific pipeline data participating in national pipeline safety organizations and making recommendations to supervisors on safety standards priorities processes and guidelines;

• Providing on-site operator training through multiple formats which includes but is not limited to

informal discussions about PSP inspection goals and initiatives and invitations from operators to clarify and detail expectations nuances of state and federal rules and programmatic initiatives.

There are two ways to qualify for this position: 1) Experience OR 2) A Combination of Education and Experience

• Six (6) years of full-time professional* work experience in oil and gas inspection safety compliance industry public sector and/or in a government agency including experience with auditing quality control and/or investigating transit-related work (i.e accidents incidents occurrences and hazards).

Option 2: A Combination of Education AND Experience

• Associates Degree and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associates degree in applied science mathematics engineering civil engineering environmental engineering environmental policy environmental studies natural resource management public health political science or a field of study related to the work assignment; AND

• Four (4) years of full-time professional* work experience in oil and gas inspection safety compliance industry public sector and/or in a government agency including experience with auditing quality control and/or investigating transit-related work (i.e accidents incidents occurrences and hazards).

OR

• Bachelors Degree and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in applied science mathematics engineering civil engineering environmental engineering environmental policy environmental studies natural resource management public health political science or a field of study related to the work assignment; AND

• Two (2) years of full-time professional* work experience in oil and gas inspection safety compliance industry public sector and/or in a government agency including experience with auditing quality control and/or investigating transit-related work (i.e accidents incidents occurrences and hazards).

Document this experience in your applicationIN DETAIL as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. Part time experience will be prorated.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• Partial credit toward the degree requirement will be given for completed college/university coursework that did not result in a degree.A masters or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study related to the work assignment will substitute for the bachelors degree requirement.

*Professional work involves exercising discretion analytical skill judgment and personal accountability and responsibility for creating developing integrating applying and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is: uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelors or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore extend and use additional discoveries interpretations and application and to improve data materials equipment applications and methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of experience working in the gas and/or oil industries and/or with a gas and/or oil regulatory government agency;

• Demonstrated state government experience working to support a public safety program by ensuring compliance with program safety standards;

• Demonstrated experience in reading understanding interpreting and applying and explaining laws rules policies and procedures;

• Experience working with and knowledge of the industries and entities regulated by the PUC (i.e. energy and water utilities and facilities telecommunications transportation gas pipeline safety and rail-and-transit safety etc.);

• Completed U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) training Qualification (TQ) certification and/or computer-based training (CBT) through the federal pipeline safety program;

• Demonstrated experience conducting audits of written programs to ensure compliance with regulations;

• Pipeline compliance experience including completing compliance follow-up as necessary to achieve operator compliance with pipeline safety regulations;

• Demonstrated experience documenting operator and system parameters affecting compliance and risk (e.g. maps operating pressures pipeline vintage operating characteristics state of compliance programs etc.);

• Demonstrated experience performing field verification inspections on units based on GPS and section identification of areas of concern/increased risk/emerging issues;

• Masters degree in civil mechanical or environmental engineering environmental science environmental policy or public health.

Required Competencies:The following knowledge skills abilities and personal characteristics are required competencies and may be considered during the selection process (including examination and/or interview):

• Demonstrated written communication skills including the ability to convey information to various stakeholders in a clear accurate and concise written manner;

• Demonstrated verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively convey information to audiences in a concise manner;

• Demonstrated attention to detail;

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills including having the ability to evaluate evidence and applicable information in order to apply knowledge and identify the level of compliance;

• Sound judgment and the ability to determine the appropriate course of action on a routine basis;

• Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders;

• Knowledge of the state and federal pipeline safety regulations pipeline safety program guidelines Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act and/or PHMSA regulations;

• Ability to identify emerging issues anticipate trends and provide recommendations on strategies to minimize risk impacts;

• Ability to conduct research and gather pertinent information;

• Demonstrated prioritization skills including planning organizing tasks and managing work assignments;

• Demonstrated time management skills including the ability to multi-task to effectively manage competing and constantly changing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines;

• Ability to represent the department and the PUC in a positive professional objective manner and support a positive workplace environment;

• Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by workplace principles practices andbehaviors as internally identified and defined by the division and department;

• Demonstrated ability to read understand interpret apply and explain laws rulespolicies and procedures;

• Ability to travel independently including work in-office as required by business needs and scheduled by the supervisor;

• Integrity and high ethical standards;

• Accountability reliability including attendance;

• Ability to maintain confidential controversial or sensitive information;

• Self-starter including the ability to work independently learn new processes utilizeown knowledge and that of supervisor and complete work with minimal supervision;

• Demonstrated professional demeanor;

• Knowledge and understanding in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access Word Excel etc.) and Google Suite (Docs Sheets Slides etc).

Conditions of Employment:Candidates who fail to meet the conditions of employment will be removed from consideration.

• The successful passing of a reference check and/or if required a background check.

  • A reference check may include but is not limited to: contacting previous and current supervisors to verify employment and discuss performance a review of the personnel file a review of the performance record a review of job-related public informationetc.

  • The type of background check depends on the job duties of the position and can include a review of any criminal record credit report and/or driving record.

• Ability to travel independently including work in-office as required by business need and scheduled by the supervisor.

• Applicants must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado drivers license and the ability and willingness to travel independently. You must include your State of Colorado drivers license number on your application in order to be considered. Travel is required up to 25% of the time including traveling overnight and staying out over weekends when required.

Veterans Preference: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 to their application. Failure to do so will result in being denied Veterans Preference.

PLEASE NOTE:Former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through competitive examination of merit and fitness. Failure to include the required information failure to follow instructions and/or failure to submit materials by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates.

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.