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ECMC Senior Permit/Completion Specialist (PSRS III)

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ECMC Senior Permit/Completion Specialist (PSRS III)

Salary

$88,104.00 - $105,600.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PHA 00144 07/25

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Energy & Carbon Management Commission

Opening Date

07/17/2025

Closing Date

7/30/2025 11:59 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

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 [email protected]

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 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 team reviews all mineral development and other energy technologies from a downhole perspective, including reviewing spacing and pooling applications (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/Completion team reviews the Drilling Completion reports, Completed Interval reports as well as the Well Abandon reports to ensure compliance with ECMC Rules, Regulations, Policies, and industry standards.

Description of Job

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

Position Summary:

the Senior Permitter will have expertise and responsibilities as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all hearing applications, and Forms 2, 4, 5/5A, 6, and 10; provide support to leadership on process development and improvement; be a Work Team Lead; and is the Director’s delegated staff authority on approvals of the Form 2 (Well Permit). Duties include:

+ Support the Permitting team’s review of all hearing applications, including pooling, spacing, Oil and Gas Development Plan (OGDP), variance, exception location, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), unitization, and general/administrative hearing applications.

+ Act as the agency’s top SME on pooling, spacing, and unitization, with regard to pore space and correlative rights.

+ Act as the agency’s top SME for Completion related Forms 5, 5A, and 10.

+ Act as the Permitting team’s SME on Comprehensive Area Plan (CAP) applications.

+ Provide senior-level technical support to Permitting Staff for the Forms 2, 4, 6, and 10.

+ Director’s delegated authority to approve Form 2s; agency lead on this task.

+ Support the Permitting Supervisors and Unit Manager by identifying opportunities for process improvements, making recommendations, and developing new or suggesting revisions to, guidance documents, internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other written materials.

+ Coordinate with other ECMC work Units, regulatory agencies, and local governments regarding individual permits, or other Permitting-related technical issues that arise.

+ Be an informal team lead by mentoring, coaching, and training Permitting Staff.

+ Support any of ECMC’s upcoming rulemaking efforts by providing expertise in correlative rights, spacing, pooling, and other subsurface considerations.

Oversee Permitting Staff’s review of hearing applications; SME for spacing, variances, pooling, and CAPs:

+ This position is the work lead to coordinate the Permitting team’s review of all hearing applications, including pooling, spacing, Oil and Gas Development Plan (OGDP), variance, exception location, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), unitization, Comprehensive Area Plans (CAP), and general/administrative hearing applications.

+ They will assist as needed in the review of difficult applications, provide guidance to Permitting Staff, and make recommendations to the other Senior Permitter, Permitting Supervisors, Unit Manager, or Hearings Unit as an expert on unusual or complex applications.

+ This position is the agency’s SME on pooling and spacing and will provide support to the Commission, including expert written and/or oral testimony, as necessary.

+ This position is also the Unit’s SME on the permitting review (not Location Assessment review) of CAP applications, and will be the primary point of contact for Permitting support in ECMC’s review of every CAP application.

Technical Direction and SME Level Procedural Assistance : This position will have a clear understanding of the processing of all forms reviewed by Permitting Staff, including the Form 2, 4, 5, 5A, 6, and 10 but will focus their attention on providing subject matter expertise to Permitting Staff on the Form 5, 5A, and 10 (completion and plugging related forms). This position is also responsible for the final approval of Form 2 well permits and has the Director’s delegated staff authority to approve the permit and affix the Director’s electronic signature.

Process Development and Improvement, and Rulemaking Support: This position will seek to identify opportunities for internal and external process improvement related to hearing applications, Forms, and other Permitting workloads or deliverables. This role will make recommendations to team and Unit leaders on operator guidance, SOPs, swim lanes, flowcharts, and other mechanisms to communicate more effectively the expectations of staff and the regulated community, and will collaborate with other ECMC units to ensure the Permitting team’s guidance documents are up to date and accessible on ECMC’s website. As future rulemaking commences, this position will provide direct support to the Commission, the AG’s office, and other Units as assigned to develop draft rules and strategies as they relate to downhole topics, including pooling, spacing, pore space, and correlative rights.

Team Leadership and Mentoring: This position will champion ECMC’s core values (integrity, protection, transparency, and customer service) and demonstrate patience, thoughtfulness, and clear communication to the Permitting team and other customers. It will ensure all Permitting Staff understand technical issues that arise, and give team members an opportunity to correct mistakes and learn from the experience. As the subject matter expert for the agency, on Forms 5, 5A, and 10, this position will take a lead in the training of any new or contract hires to ensure consistency in work product and knowledge of internal processes.

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 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.

Class Code: Physical Science Researcher/Scientist (https://dhr.colorado.gov/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-i3b-physical-science-researcher/scientist)

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:

+ 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 rules and regulations.

+ 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 of policy at issue.

+ Technical background in the oil and gas industry in order to understand the scientific and technical concepts involved in the matters;

+ Experience with oil and gas pooling and spacing issues, leasing, surface use agreements, or similar "Landman" duties;

+ 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;

Conditions of Employment:

+ 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.

+ 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 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.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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.

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, Anna Kargobai-Murray, 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 an accommodation, please contact Anna Kargobai-Murray 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

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?

+ Yes

+ No

02

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:

05

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 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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Briefly describe your experience in the following oil and gas industry operations: regulatory and permitting, construction & management of oil and gas sites, drilling, completions, workovers, production, and abandonment.

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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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Describe your experience or knowledge with the ECMC Hearings, Application, and Form submittal process.

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Describe your experience mentoring a team member who was struggling or not meeting work performance standards. How did you approach this discussion, what were some of the challenges you faced, and what was the outcome of your involvement.

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