State of Colorado
ECMC Compliance Inspector (EPST II) - Northeast Colorado.
State of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
ECMC Compliance Inspector (EPST II) - Northeast Colorado
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ECMC Compliance Inspector (EPST II) - Northeast Colorado
role at the State of Colorado. 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?
The Colorado Department of Natural Resources manages and conserves natural resources for the benefit of people today and tomorrow. Its mission balances development with conservation to provide opportunities for current and future generations. Read more about the work we do at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us.
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.
Benefits
Medical, Vision and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA 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
About Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) 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.
Compliance Team 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.
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 its assessment with the operator. It must contemplate the potential consequences of its judgment 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.
Job Duties 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 Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the compliance team’s responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity of Colorado oil and gas rules and regulations
Experience with coal bed methane exploration and production
Working knowledge of maps and orienteering
Experience with
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ECMC Compliance Inspector (EPST II) - Northeast Colorado
role at the State of Colorado. 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?
The Colorado Department of Natural Resources manages and conserves natural resources for the benefit of people today and tomorrow. Its mission balances development with conservation to provide opportunities for current and future generations. Read more about the work we do at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us.
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.
Benefits
Medical, Vision and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA 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
About Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) 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.
Compliance Team 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.
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 its assessment with the operator. It must contemplate the potential consequences of its judgment 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.
Job Duties 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 Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the compliance team’s responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity of Colorado oil and gas rules and regulations
Experience with coal bed methane exploration and production
Working knowledge of maps and orienteering
Experience with
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