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State of Colorado ECMC Permit Completion Specialist in Denver Metro, Colorado
ECMC Permit Completion Specialist
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ECMC Permit Completion Specialist
Salary
$72,432.00 - $82,800.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
PHA 00120 4/24
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Energy & Carbon Management Commission
Opening Date
04/22/2024
Closing Date
5/5/2024 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
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 Warnes patrick.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.
Description
Benefits
Questions
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. 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 and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 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 information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch
AboutColorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) (https://ecmc.state.co.us/about.html#/about) :
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 Permitting Unit is responsible for reviewing all applications to construct an oil and gas well or create a spacing unit to determine if the proposed well or spacing unit complies with the rules and orders of the Commission.
Description of Job
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Position Summary: This position reviews applications to determine the permit conditions necessary to address the geological conditions at the location of the proposed well or unit. The geological review includes an assessment of: the target formation subsurface elevations; the wellbore orientation and track; the geographic extent of the production area to confirm that minerals underlying land outside of the Operator’s mineral rights will not be drained or otherwise diminished; a review of other wells potentially impacted by the Operator well or unit; the as built well construction to confirm permit compliance; and, subsequent changes to the well, operations, or ownership to identify additional permit conditions, sufficiency of financial assurance, and, ultimately, the adequacy of any plugging operations to prevent the production of minerals.
Review Geological Conditions of Applications to Drill a Well:
This position reviews applications to locate and drill oil and gas wells to determine that: the Operator has the right to access the target minerals; the geographical location and geological orientation of the well will actually produce the minerals which the Operator has a right to access; and, the Operator has all permissions required by any relevant local government. Specifically, this duty requires the position to:
Determine that the geological and geographical orientation of the proposed well, including type of well (horizontal, directional, vertical), intention of the well (production or injection), and, if producing, that the well will produce the target geologic formation identified in the legal description provided by the Operator
Confirm the well bore configuration and alignment does not impact existing oil and gas wells
Determine whether the application conforms with Commission rules, spacing orders, and local government processes
Identify if private, tribal, state or federal minerals will be developed and, if applicable, verify the associated lease information
Communicate directly with the State Land Board (SLB) to verify that the Operator has obtained a Surface Restoration Bond on file with the SLB when the well will pass through or develop state minerals and/or the surface location is on state land
Determine if an agreement is in place to remediate damages or, if no agreement is in place, verify there is adequate financial assurance in place for surface damages
Evaluate the surface use agreements for valid surface owner protection and waiving of rights established by ECMC rules and to ensure that both parties (the surface owner(s) and operator) have formally agreed to the terms of the agreement
Determine the geographic distance between wells on the same pad and offset wells
Determine the geographic distance of the well to the boundary of the unit
Geological and Geographical Consultations:
This position provides the geological and geographical 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
Monitor and participate in the Commission rulemaking process
Review Well Drilling and Completion Reports:
Once a well has been drilled and completed, this position reviews the information submitted by the Operator regarding where and how the well was drilled as well as where and how the well was completed. Specifically this position will:
Confirm that permit conditions of approval, 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
If within a spacing unit, confirm that the well is within the geographical and geological boundary of the unit
Confirm the information submitted is consistent with other reporting requirements, such as production reports
Review Post Construction Changes:
This position must monitor any changes made to the well after construction to make sure that the changes either properly address the concern that prompted the change or that the proposed change will accomplish the change desired by the Operator and that the change will comply with the Commission rules and Orders. Such changes include:
Revisions to wellbore or completion zones
New/updated spacing orders
The collection of additional well log data
Setting downhole plugs
Plugging and abandonment of the well
Confirming that permit conditions of approval, spacing orders, and Commission rules were followed
Reviewing other miscellaneous information related to enforcement, transfer of ownership
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:
Six (6) years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry in any of the following: drilling, production, well site, field operations, or regulatory.
OR
Education 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 two (2) years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry in any of the following: drilling, production, well site, field operations, or regulatory.
Substitutions: Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. 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.
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.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be willing and able to possess and maintain a State of Colorado Driver's License.
Must be willing and able to travel to out of town hearings of the ECMC.
May be required to work in other parts of the State for short periods of time.
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 submit cover letter.
The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:
(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)
- This is a Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1120 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203, USA for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.
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, 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.
Must submit Cover letter.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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. 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, dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us
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 an accommodation, please contact dnrhremployeebenefits@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
The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify (https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/E-Verify_Participating_Employer.jpg) in accordance with the program's Right to Work (https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/ier_righttoworkposter-%20jpeg(1).jpg) for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more (https://www.e-verify.gov/) about 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 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. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.
If not applying online:
Online is the preferred method of applying. If you are unable to apply on-line for reasons other than technical issues, please contact me prior to the closing date/time of the announcement.
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.
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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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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.
I accept and understand.
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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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The Permitting Group at the ECMC is a busy, multi-tasking environment that requires an understanding of, and ability to manage, complex technical subjects. In one paragraph, briefly describe your experience in past positions in which you acquired the skills to effectively perform the complex duties and responsibilities of this position.
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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 confirm that you are willing and able to meet the Conditions of Employment outlined in this announcement.
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Have you attached a cover letter? This is a requirement by the hiring manger.
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