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ECMC Orphaned Well Program Reclamation Specialist Northwest CO (EPS II)

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ECMC Orphaned Well Program Reclamation Specialist Northwest CO (EPS II)

Salary

$72,432.00 - $86,400.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PHA 00139 05/2025

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Energy & Carbon Management Commission

Opening Date

05/09/2025

Closing Date

5/30/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1120 Lincoln Denver, Colorado

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Patrick Warnes [email protected]

Hiring Pay Rate

A salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.

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.

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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. 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 to regulate the development and production of the natural resources of oil and gas in the state of Colorado in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources. Our agency seeks to serve, solicit participation from, and maintain working relationships with all those having an interest in Colorado's oil and gas natural resources.

The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission’s (ECMC) Orphaned Well Program (OWP) identifies, prioritizes, and addresses oil and gas wells, locations, and production facilities known as “Orphaned Wells” or “Sites” for which there are no known responsible parties or for which financial assurance instruments have been claimed. If not addressed, these wells and sites have the potential to impact surface and groundwater resources, impair a surface owner’s farming, ranching, or development activity, harm wildlife, or endanger the public.

Description of Job

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

Position Summary: ECMC rules require that oil and gas operators submit forms with designs and plans for work at oil and gas wells and sites. With no active operators, OWP staff are responsible for submitting these forms and preparing similar plans, designs, specifications, and technical procedures for the work at orphaned wells and locations.

This Position is responsible for design and implementation of Phase 4 activities (surface reclamation) and for ensuring that this work complies with ECMC’s rules and policies, Federal Grant requirements, and industry professional standards. In many situations, orphaned wells and sites do not meet current standards because of lack of maintenance since the sites were operational or lesser standards were in place at the time of construction. For complex projects, policies, precedents, or standard practices exist, but they may be inadequate, and this position is responsible for interpreting existing policy objectives and formulating specific tactical solutions unique to each project. These tactical plans require unique talents for this position that are critical to the success of the OWP and ECMC’s mission to prevent and mitigate adverse environmental impacts including those related to public health and wildlife resources.

This Position is also responsible for designing and implementing tactical plans for reclamation specifications and tracking stormwater management plan inspections. These tactical initiatives require unique talents that are critical to the success of the OWP and the agency’s mission to prevent and mitigate adverse environmental impacts. This Position manages surface reclamation work with contractors to ensure conformance with ECMC rules, standard industry practices, and bid specifications tailored to unique situations at each location. This includes the development of budgets and staff scheduling for deployment at multiple, concurrent OWP projects. This Position assigns work tasks, monitors work flow, work quality, and creates budgets for projects in Eastern Colorado. Work includes response to and investigation of complaints related to orphaned sites alleging impacts to public health, safety, welfare, and the environment. Site investigations include preparing work plans, collecting field data, making scientific observations, interpreting results, compiling data, preparing comprehensive reports, maintaining data in the group system, and making presentations. This position also works with procurement to hire third-party consultants and experts to assist with site work.

Project Management: This Position is an individual contributor and an OWP Reclamation Project Leader, responsible for field performance, work prioritization, and scheduling of contractors and ECMC Staff on temporary assignment from other work units. Primary project management duties include:

+ Manage projects by maintaining and improving existing systems for project tracking to show daily work performed and daily cost accounting.

+ Approve scope and quantity changes in the field when work is in progress.

+ Report project status and incidents to the OWP Supervisor and the Engineering Manager.

+ Explain work processes and train other individuals in the field, and serve as a resource and guide by advising others on how to use OWP processes procedures.

+ Participate as a member of a collaborative problem-solving team to ensure that projects are prioritized and performed in a safe manner.

+ Work observation duties are performed in field settings; training and team problem solving are performed in field and office settings.

+ This Position is responsible for contractor procurement, writing project proposals and scopes of work, reviewing bids and cost estimates, and establishing master ordering agreements for reclamation work.

Permits Designs and Plans: This position will track and monitor hundreds of locations.

+ Serves as an OWP Leader for design and preparation of initial reclamation plans, stormwater permits, stormwater management plans, and weed control plans.

+ Writes and manages stormwater permits as required by local agencies and CDPHE.

+ Consults and collaborates with ECMC staff and local officials (e.g., soil conservation districts), including county officials for weed control plans.

+ Conducts pre-construction and post-construction monitoring inspections until suitable vegetation is established and stormwater controls are removed, often after multiple growing seasons.

+ Evaluates and analyzes agronomic and vegetation conditions at orphaned sites to prepare specifications for reclamation designs.

+ Prescribes additional preparatory work when existing conditions are not conducive to vegetation growth, including collection and laboratory analysis of soil samples for pH, Soil Adsorption Ratio, and nitrogen to evaluate the necessity of using soil amendments versus continued monitoring for another growing season.

+ Distills complex information and data, including soil conditions, observed soil attributes, and laboratory results, applying appropriate ecological concepts and field experience to determine the most effective means by which to reclaim or prevent the need for additional reclamation.

Scoping, Planning, Performance, and Scheduling: This position defines the scope, budget and staff resources for OWP reclamation projects.

+ Work in some jurisdictions requires this Position to conduct public meetings or presentations, meetings with landowners, or meetings with other regulatory agencies to disseminate information related to planned or completed work. Work includes consideration of comments and suggestions from other agencies and interested parties.

+ Coordinates and collaborates with other technical and administrative staff for multidisciplinary projects.

+ Consults with Supervisors of other work units to ensure that qualified resources are available when needed for timely completion of the project.

Work locations are located throughout the Northwest portion of Colorado. Daily travel to work locations in a state fleet vehicle will be required on a regular basis. Occasional travel and overnight travel to the Western slope for training and meetings is also required. There is also potential for out of state travel on a case by case basis.

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 experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position which includes oil and gas production field construction, operations, remediation and reclamation.

OR

Two (2) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position which includes oil and gas drilling and production field operations.

AND

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Ecology, Geology, Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Environmental Sciences or a closely related field.

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.

Class Code: Environmental Protection Specialist (https://dhr.colorado.gov/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-i3a-environmental-protection-specialist)

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Excellent personal computer skills using the MS Office software suite and Google applications, will be necessary for success in this position.

+ Relevant state experience related to the position.

+ Familiarity with ECMC website, maps, rules, and regulations.

+ Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

+ Experience evaluating and implementing plans for site decommissioning, remediation, and reclamation of oil and gas locations.

+ Experience meeting with contractors, landowners, and conducting pre-bid meetings

+ Working with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities and commitments.

Conditions of Employment:

+ Work locations are located throughout the Northwest portion of Colorado. Daily travel to work locations in a state fleet vehicle will be required on a regular basis. Occasional travel and overnight travel to the Western slope and Front Range for training and meetings is also required.

+ There is also potential for out of state travel on a case by case basis.

+ Colorado residency is required at the time of application.

+ Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

+ Travel within area of responsibility throughout the State and to and from Denver

+ Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado's driver's license.

+ Able to travel with occasional overnight stays within Colorado.

+ May require travel for field work or offsite meetings.

+ This position works independently from an office at home.

+ Occasional contact with oil-contaminated media; PPE required and provided.

+ 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

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 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.

+ This recruitment may be used to fill more than one vacancy at this level and reporting location.

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, at [email protected]

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 [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-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 aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/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.

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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+ No

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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).

+ Yes

+ No

+ Not Applicable

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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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In order to comply with the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, are you prevented from being employed in the United States because of your Visa or Immigration Status?

+ Yes

+ No

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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.

+ Not Applicable

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Did you upload your résumé and cover letter to this on-line application?

+ Yes

+ No

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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.

+ Yes

+ No

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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 briefly describe your experience in oil and gas drilling and production field operations.

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Please briefly describe your experience in building scopes and designing reclamation projects.

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Please briefly describe your experience and knowledge, if any, of ECMC rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.

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Describe your experience with and approach to communicating detailed technical information to a diverse audience, such as oil and gas operators, regulatory professionals, local governments, landowners and mineral owners, activist groups, trade groups, and the general public, including confrontational individuals or those with opposing views.

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I understand that work is performed primarily in the Northwest Region of Colorado and I reside within the stated area or willing to relocate to the area.

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+ No

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