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ECMC Compliance Inspector (EPST II) - Southwest Colorado

Salary

$65,736.00 - $79,200.00 Annually

Location

Other (see multiple locations in job posting), CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PHA 00054 08/25

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Energy & Carbon Management Commission

Opening Date

08/15/2025

Closing Date

9/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Hybrid / Remote Office

Hiring Pay Rate

Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is 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.

+ 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, 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 Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) regulates the development and production of Colorado's natural resources, including oil and gas, geothermal energy, and carbon capture and storage. The ECMC's mission is to do so in a way that protects the environment, public health, safety, and welfare.

The Compliance team is tasked with determining Operator compliance with rules adopted by the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) to protect public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources. The team includes field compliance specialists, supervisors and the unit manager. The Compliance team performs the following functions:

+ Compare conditions of approval for oil and gas location permits, production well permits, injection well permits, waste management facility permits, waste management plans, remediation plans, plugging and abandonment plans, and technical well information against as is field installations and construction activity to determine whether or not the installed facility complies with the permit conditions and Commission rules;

+ Respond to inquiries from the public and investigate complaints regarding the compliance status of oil and gas facilities;

+ Refer onsite environmental and engineering issues that require additional review or investigation to the Environmental or Engineering Units for follow up investigation;

+ Collect initial “screening level” samples (soil, oily waste, soil gas, etc.) or if necessary, request assistance from the Environmental Unit;

+ Design procedures, and work with the IT and Information Managers and Enforcement Advisors to develop forms and processes for efficiently managing and tracking inspection and enforcement information;

+ Evaluate and determine whether recommendations from other stakeholders that have been incorporated as COAs into an approved permit are appropriate and needed to protect public health safety, welfare, and the environment including wildlife resources;

+ Monitor field operations under the EPA delegated UIC program;

+ Initiate enforcement actions when compliance cannot be obtained cooperatively;

+ Negotiate enforcement actions to pursue cooperative settlement;

+ Prosecute contested enforcement actions before Hearing Officer or Commission;

+ Train industry, local government, land owners, environmental groups, and other interested parties on operating procedures that comply with ECMC rules and orders;

+ Educate operators on issues and methods for minimizing and mitigating impacts from surface disturbance related to oil and gas operations;

+ Provide technical knowledge and guidance to the regulated community and Local Governmental Designees;

+ Identify orphaned wells and wells sites and refer to Orphaned Well Program;

+ Evaluate and propose new rules and regulations or modifications to existing rules and regulations for implementation by ECMC; and

+ Provide expert testimony to the Commission or other regulatory agency regarding compliance of oil and gas facilities with Commission rules and the Colorado Oil and Gas Act.

+ Represent the ECMC at public outreach events and meetings and conduct stakeholder meetings.

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 independently assesses the compliance status of various types of oil and gas facilities by comparing the status and condition of the facility against relevant permits, court and commission orders, and commission rules. It requires a comprehensive understanding of both the Oil and Gas Act and Commission Rules as well as an expert knowledge and understanding of oil and gas operations. It must assess the overall compliance of a facility based on its own knowledge, applying administrative discretion to determine the most appropriate way to communicate the results of their assessment with the operator. It must contemplate the potential consequences of its judgement and application of the rules and determine whether training, corrective action, or enforcement is the most appropriate course of action to take with the operator.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

Compliance Assessments : Determine the compliance status of oil and gas facilities by comparing onsite conditions to permit conditions, commission orders, and commission rules. Coordinate with local relevant government inspectors or other ECMC staff. Determine, based on their independent assessment and knowledge of rules and industry standards, whether conditions warrant informal communication with the operator, an inspection comment, a corrective action, or the initiation of formal enforcement proceedings. Results of the compliance assessment will be documented in COGIS and shared with other agencies or ECMC staff as appropriate.

+ Determine whether the operations and conditions at an oil and gas location comply with the Commission rules, specific permit conditions for the subject facility, and general industry standards.

+ Determine what course of action to take regarding any and all aspects of noncompliance, ranging from informal communication/training to the initiation of formal enforcement proceedings.

+ Based on general guidance provided by risk based assessment tools, determine which sites to visit, whether a follow-up visit is warranted, and, if so, how quickly to revisit the facility.

Observe Construction Activities : Determine the compliance of specific oil and gas activities, including casing cementing, plugging, mechanical integrity tests, or other operations as they are performed by the operator. Compare the activity to permit conditions, commission orders, and commission rules. Coordinate with local relevant government inspectors or other ECMC staff. Determine, based on their independent assessment and knowledge of rules and industry standards, whether activities conform with commission rules and industry standard and, if not, what level of communication is warranted ranging from informal communication with the operator, an inspection comment, a corrective action, the initiation of formal enforcement proceedings, or an immediate safety shutdown of the operation. Results of the compliance assessment will be documented in COGIS and shared with other agencies or ECMC staff as appropriate.

+ Determine what activity is the most critical operation to observe and make arrangements to attend.

+ Determine whether other agencies or ECMC staff would benefit from observing the operation and coordinate their visit to the site.

+ Based on their expert industry knowledge and knowledge of the rules, determine what additional follow-up is appropriate from continued observation, information communication with operator, initiation of an enforcement action, or an emergency safety shutdown of the operation.

Investigate Complaints: Determine whether complaints received by the public constitute an issue with compliance by reviewing the complaint and assessing the compliance of the facility or operation that is the subject of the complaint. In addition to providing the results of the compliance assessment to the complainant, this position will determine what action to take with the operator based on their judgement and application of administrative discretion. Actions could vary from information communications to a safety shutdown.

+ ECMC is committed to promptly assessing compliance associated with a public complaint and responding to the complaint. This position must determine what level of response is required based on its working knowledge of conditions at the subject site and what, if any, actions should be taken.

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:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

Five (5) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position (i.e. exploration, production, and/or permitting in relation to oil/natural gas, etc.)

OR

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Substitutions:

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:

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Familiarity of Colorado oil and gas rules and regulations

+ Experience working with or around Indian tribes

+ Experience with coal bed methane exploration and production

+ Working knowledge of maps and orienteering

+ Experience with oil and gas operations in Colorado

+ Two years related to subsurface (downhole) operations such as well drilling, downhole well maintenance and completion, stimulation activities or wireline operations

+ Knowledge of oil and gas well construction and production operations

+ Knowledge of drilling, workover, cementing and completions

+ Knowledge of upstream oil and gas production equipment, gathering systems and process piping

+ Experience with oil and gas HSE. Current safety training certificates.

+ Customer service experience, previous public service experience, experience dealing with public, experience with complaint intake/response

+ Experience with field equipment and technical equipment (FLIR cameras, sound meters, air monitoring, drones, etc.)

+ Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:

(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)

+ Remote: This position will work in the field and/or from a home office.

(This position will at times have a responsibility to report to work during emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. The ideal candidate would be willing to live within sixty (60) minutes' driving time, under normal weather conditions, of where the work station and/or equipment is located.)

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 respond to emergency safety situations on weekends, holiday, and evenings as needed.

+ Must be willing and able to travel to out of town hearings of the ECMC.

+ Must be willing and able to occasionally exert up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects.

+ Exposure to industrial materials and workplace hazards found at oil and gas sites may occur.

+ Inspectors travel on public, private and oil and gas lease roads on a routine basis. This may involve driving during rain, snow, or high winds. Overnight travel in order to cover the large territories that are assigned may occur on a monthly basis. This will include use of a State fleet vehicle.

+ Extended overnight travel may be required to attend meetings and training in other areas of the State.

+ The inspector is required to find locations that may be in remote areas with limited access. Will find locations using a map, GPS unit /or verbal directions.

+ The inspector must possess more than minimal computer skills in Microsoft Office with emphasis in Excel, Word and Google.

+ 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.

+ Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0g2QAGmusbXBJzL3HxhGitIZOEKnwhrFnx9GqVcQHA/preview?tab=t.0) , any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

+ Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

+ Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

+ Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

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 to document 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 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, [email protected]

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.

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?

+ 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

03

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.

04

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

06

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

07

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

+ Yes

+ No

08

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

09

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.

10

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.

11

How would you balance your own technical workload and deadlines with multiple and unpredictable needs of you supervisor and/or coworkers that you work with? How would you manage conflicting responsibilities while maintaining your own work-life balance?

12

Please briefly describe your experience with oil and gas exploration and production operations:

13

Please briefly describe your experience with Colorado or other State local or Federal oil and gas rules and regulations:

14

Please confirm that you are willing and able to meet the Conditions of Employment outlined in this announcement.

+ Yes

+ No

15

This position may be provided a State vehicle, do you have a valid drivers license issued in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please briefly describe your experience with formal inspections and compliance investigations, either performing or receiving them, can be from experience outside of energy development.

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