ECMC - Permitting Supervisor (PSRS IV)Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4875984) ApplyECMC - Permitting Supervisor (PSRS IV)Salary $95,220.00 - $114,000.00 AnnuallyLocation Denver, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberPHA 00203 03/2025DepartmentDepartment of Natural ResourcesDivisionEnergy & Carbon Management CommissionOpening Date03/28/2025Closing Date4/10/2025 4:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionType of AnnouncementThis position is open only to Colorado state residents.Hiring Pay RateEmployees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.FLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact InformationPatrick Warnes [email protected] Physical Work AddressThis is a Remote/Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will report to the office at 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 - Denver, CO periodically as well as other locations throughout the State for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.How To ApplyPlease 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.
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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 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 (https://copera.org/welcome-pera-members/new-members) 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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs)
For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
About Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) (https://ecmc.state.co.us/about.html#/about) :The mission of the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) is t o 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 Planning and Permitting (P&P) Unit is responsible for reviewing all permit applications for the construction of oil and gas locations and wells pursuant to current ECMC Rules, mission, and the Oil & Gas Conservation Act (the Act), as amended by SB 19-181. Additionally, this Unit is responsible for reviewing permit applications for emerging energy technologies, primarily in the areas of Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS), Class VI wells, deep geothermal wells, and underground natural gas storage per SB 23-285 and SB 23-16, signed May 23, 2023. The Permit/Completions Specialists within the Permitting Group of the P&P Unit review all mineral development and other energy technologies from a downhole perspective, through review of Applications for Permit to Drill (APD) including reviewing hearing applications for spacing and pooling (as part of or independently from Oil and Gas Development Plan (OGDP) applications) to ensure the protection of correlative rights and the legal completion of wellbores. Their review of hearing applications, in particular, ensures compliance with the 500-series Rules, and includes technical review of any submitted geologic testimony. Additionally the Permit/Completions Specialists review the Drilling Completion reports, Completed Interval reports, Sundry Notices, Certificates of Clearance, as well as the Well Abandonment reports to ensure compliance with ECMC Rules, Regulations, Policies, and industry standards. 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, along with the other Permitting Supervisor, will coordinate the reviews of various hearing applications. They will oversee the Permit/Completions Specialist’s review and approval of the application, as appropriate. It oversees the reviews to ensure the hearing applications are processed by the reviewer in a timely manner. This position is also a primary contact for ECMC employees, Operators, and other stakeholders to interpret and apply the laws, Commission rules, regulations, orders, and policies concerning the creation of units, and the pooling and permitting of wells. Additionally, this position oversees the development of updates of various forms, data requirements and processes associated with the ECMC directives. This includes emerging energy technologies, primarily in the areas of Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS), Class VI wells, deep geothermal, and underground natural gas storage per SB 23-285 and SB 23-16, signed May 23, 2023. This position uses site specific geologic, subsurface conditions, hydrogeologic, engineering data, and stakeholder input to assess the Permit/Completions Specialist's evaluation of a wide variety of forms, pursuant to current ECMC Rules, ECMC Mission, and the Act, and their potential to impact public health, safety, and welfare, including the environment and wildlife resources. This position will assist in Quality Assurance and Quality Control of various form processes and data inputs. It will be relied upon to head special projects, serve as an ECMC representative at various meetings, conferences, training, and as a point of contact for various stakeholders. It will help advance both the ECMC’s and the Unit’s Strategic development plan, and will work with their direct reports assisting in performance management planning and oversight, as well as other duties as assigned. This position performs supervisory oversight of six FTE consisting of five Permit/Completions Specialist PSRS II FTEs, and one Senior Permitter PSRS III FTE which will include performance management, project assignment and tracking, and coordination with Unit leadership. Supervise Permitting Workgroup :
This position screens all incoming Applications for Permit to Drill (APD), Drilling Completion reports, Completed Interval reports, Sundry Notices, Certificates of Clearance, as well as Well Abandonment reports and assigns the application/report to a Permit/Completions Specialist or will do the review themselves based on its geographic location, the complexity of the well construction, the 1041 status of the application, and known current work loads among its direct reports. Once assigned, the supervisor will track the progress of the application/report reviews and may reassign a review or do the review themselves based on the overall workload of the group. In addition to distributing the workload, including performing the same tasks assigned to its direct reports, this position reviews for accuracy the permit applications, completion reports, and other application/report reviews being performed by the Permit/Completions Specialists. This position is also the director designated staff expert to assist with and/or authority to issue the final approval to drill a well.
This position will be responsible for the performance management of their assigned direct reports, this includes all performance management planning, handling performance issues with individual employees, and assigning/delegating tasks outside the normally assigned work. They will assist in Unit specific projects, process improvement projects, and represent the ECMC across various platforms including meetings, conferences, stakeholder engagement, public outreach, agency requests, rulemaking and implementation.
Manage Application of Rules & Policies :
As an authority on regulatory compliance with rules, spacing orders, and policies governing well permitting and completions reporting, provide guidance and information to Permitting Group staff as well as other internal staff, Operators, surface owners, minerals owners, local governments and the general public regarding these matters. Resolve rule and order exceptions for unique situations. Evaluate any operation in a unique situation that is an exception to a rule or order and propose a resolution which ensures no parties will be adversely impacted.
Develop and maintain a catalogue of Conditions of Approval and Best Management Practices to use in the well permitting and abandonment process.
Assist staff in the analysis of compliance during the review of drilling permit applications, including the consideration of exception and variance requests.
Assist staff in the analysis of compliance during the review of completions and production reports.
Advise Hearings Unit on applications for spacing as to concurrence with rules and existing orders and wells and impact on future development of oil and gas resources.
Provide appropriate explanations to persons contacting the ECMC regarding the application of rules, orders and policies.
Advise surface owners, local governments, mineral owners, and Operators of laws, rules, private agreements, and of their rights and recourse for the infringement of their rights with respect to oil and gas development.
Explain to stakeholders about the procedures for oil and gas well drilling and production, the concepts of well spacing, and how the application of Commission rules and policies protects public health, safety and welfare, and the environment
Geological, Geographical, and Post-Construction Consultations :
This position provides geological, geographical, and post-construction review of applications to modify Spacing and/or Pooling Orders and other matters set for Hearing before the Commission. The review determines whether the application will comply with previously established Orders and whether the application geologically or geographically infringes on the correlative mineral rights of others. It is also the primary liaison to Operators and the public regarding: general geological and geographical questions related to the production of oil and gas in Colorado; Commission rules, Orders or Policies that might impact contemplated or submitted applications; and, accessing and understanding geologic and geographic information maintained by the Commission.
Provide the Commission with a comprehensive understanding of the geological and geographical extent of existing Spacing and Pooling Orders affected by an application;
Provide the Commission with a professional geological and geographical opinion as to the impact of the application on correlative mineral rights;
Verify for the Commission the application adheres to the Rules and established Orders of the Commission;
Consult directly with Operators to provide guidance on how Commission Orders, rules and policy impact their application to produce minerals;
Consult directly with Operators and the public regarding data available on the website, how to access and use the various forms, and how to search for information;
Consult directly with Operators and the public regarding geologic information such as:
Available seismic survey information;
Stratigraphic and areal extent of the geologic formations in Colorado;
Geologic and geographic impact of spacing orders on mineral rights;
Consult directly with Operators and the public regarding the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) and associated geographic data, specifically digital Geographic Information System (GIS) data, and how to use the mapping tools provided by the Colorado Oil & Gas Information System (COGIS) maintained by the Commission; and,
Monitor and participate in the Commission rulemaking process.
Review Final Permits and Reports:
Once a permit review has been completed by a Permit/Completions Specialist, this position is responsible for conducting the final review and either issuing the permit or consulting on the Final Approval of the permit by the Director or Deputy Director. This involves:
Making sure appropriate conditions of approval have been assigned;
Confirm that spacing orders, and Commission rules were followed;
Evaluate and verify that the Operator has accurately reported the geographic location of the well at the surface as well as the depth and location of the top of the producing zone, and the bottom of the hole;
Review the as-drilled GIS track against the data file submitted to make sure the Operator has correctly plotted the geographical and geological track of the well;
Confirm the information submitted is consistent with other reporting requirements, such as production reports, etc.
Compliance/Enforcement:
Review non-compliance issues and violations identified by the Permitting Group and other work groups that relate to rules, spacing orders, and policies governing well permitting and completions reporting. Pursue compliance by establishing requirements for an Operator to gain voluntary compliance where appropriate or initiate enforcement action against Operators that do not abate violations and for willful and repeated violations by an Operator. Testify at Commission hearings with respect to violations.
Assist staff in the evaluation of non-compliance by identifying what additional data is required and analyzing it when obtained
Identify and consider past violations in order to establish repeated violations
Contact other workgroups as needed to discuss current and past violations
Discuss violation with Enforcement Unit
Contact Operator and discuss all aspects of non-compliance situation
Determine whether the violation was intentional
Determine what options exist to resolve a violation
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsThis position is open only to classified permanent employees of ECMC at DNR Only. Minimum Qualifications:Nine (9) years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry in any of the following: drilling, production, well site, field operations, or regulatory. OREducation and Experience: A combination of related education from an accredited, non-correspondence college or university in petroleum engineering, petroleum geology, geology, engineering, mechanical engineering, geological engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, or environmental engineering AND five (5) years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry in any of the following: drilling, production, well site, field operations, or regulatory equal to nine (9) 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:
Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
Demonstrated experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting the law (State and Federal), constitutions, statutes, rules, conceptual models, professional standards, and legal precedents in order to determine their relationship to the question or policy at issue.
Excellent analytical and organizational skill as well as the ability to operate in a politically sensitive environment.
Working with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities and commitments.
Experience with oil and gas pooling and spacing issues, leasing, surface use agreements, or similar "Landman" duties.
Technical background in the oil and gas industry in order to understand the scientific and technical concepts involved in the matters.
Excellent problem solving logic.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Experience with QA/QC practices.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be a Colorado resident at time 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
APPEAL RIGHTS:
It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
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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 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities. 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. 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. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.01 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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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.
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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. Statements such as "See application" will not be accepted in lieu of a response.
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Describe your experience using strong problem-solving skills in a project or program that you coordinated. How did you think critically, assess options, and implement effective strategies to resolve issues efficiently?
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A successful candidate would possess the ability to manage and prioritize tasks. Give an example of a time when you did this successfully. What tools or processes did you use?
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Please detail your experience in a supervisory role.
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Please describe your experience and approach to collaborating with technical experts, local governments, industry operators, and the public.
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Please describe your experience and/or approach in conducting Quality Assurance/ Quality Control on your or your teams work products, supporting documentation (guidance and SOPs,) and how corrections are made to performance if an issue is encountered.
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