ECMC - Senior Permit/Completion Specialist (PSRS III)
State of Colorado, Denver, CO, United States
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 is 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.
Visit 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, 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
For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits.
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.
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/Completion team reviews all mineral development and other energy technologies from a downhole perspective, including reviewing spacing and pooling hearing 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 Abandonment reports to ensure compliance with ECMC Rules, Regulations, Policies, and industry standards.
Position: Senior Permitter The Senior Permitter serves as the staff authority within the Permitting team, focusing on complex technical areas including hearing applications (pooling, spacing, Oil and Gas Development Plans (OGDP), variances, exception locations, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), unitization, etc.) and critical regulatory forms (Forms 2, 4, 5/5A, 6, and 10). This role is responsible for executing the full duties and responsibilities of a PSRS II - Permit/Completion Specialist, while also providing advanced technical guidance, mentorship and training to Permitting Staff, and process improvement support. Most importantly, this position holds the Director's delegated authority for the approval of applications for Well permits - Form 2s.
Responsibilities
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.
Assist the other Senior Permitter as needed in communicating and coordinating with the LAS Team and Hearings Unit on Oil and Gas Development Plan applications.
Act as the agency’s top subject matter expert on pooling, spacing, and unitization, with regard to pore space and correlative rights.
Act as the agency’s top subject matter expert 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 Permiting Staff for the Forms 2, 4, 6, and 10.
Director’s delegated authority to approve Form 2s; agency lead on this task.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, make recommendations, and develop or suggest revisions to guidance documents, internal 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.
Serve as an informal team lead by mentoring, coaching, and training Permiting Staff.
Support ECMC’s upcoming rulemaking efforts by providing expertise in correlative rights, spacing, pooling, and other subsurface considerations.
Specific Job Duties
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.
Primary point of contact on the permitting review of CAP applications and support in ECMC’s review of every CAP application.
Responsible for the final approval of Form 2 well permits and has the Director’s delegated authority to approve the permit.
Understand processing of all forms reviewed by Permitting Staff and provide subject matter expertise on Forms 5, 5A, and 10.
Recommend to team and Unit leaders on operator guidance, SOPs, swim lanes, flowcharts, and other mechanisms to communicate expectations.
Champion ECMC’s core values and demonstrate patience, thoughtfulness, and clear communication.
Other Duties Assigned Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
OR a combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to eight (8) years.
Preferred Qualifications
Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge and/or experience of the oil and gas industry.
Experience working with diverse groups of people and adapting messaging to meet needs of different audiences.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office and Google Suite, specifically Excel and Sheets.
Experience auditing/reviewing forms/applications for compliance and correctness.
Experience reading and interpreting rules, guidelines, legal documents, statutes and policies.
Professional level writing, research and communication development skills.
Experience converting technical content into plain language content for diverse stakeholders.
Customer service experience, previous public service experience, experience dealing with public, experience with complaint intake/response.
Current Work Arrangement
Hybrid:
This is a hybrid position; worker will work from a home office and from the main Denver office as worked out with Supervisor after initial training period.
Conditions of Employment
Must have and maintain residency in the State of Colorado at time of application.
Must be willing and able to possess and maintain a State of Colorado Driver’s License if operating a state vehicle.
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.
Assessment Process
All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews. It is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.
Thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as they may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
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 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.
To request accommodation, please contact dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required.
ADAAA Accommodations Any person with a disability may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable completion of an employment assessment.
E-Verify DNR uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about 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) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pacific Time. The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.
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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 is 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.
Visit 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, 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
For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits.
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.
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/Completion team reviews all mineral development and other energy technologies from a downhole perspective, including reviewing spacing and pooling hearing 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 Abandonment reports to ensure compliance with ECMC Rules, Regulations, Policies, and industry standards.
Position: Senior Permitter The Senior Permitter serves as the staff authority within the Permitting team, focusing on complex technical areas including hearing applications (pooling, spacing, Oil and Gas Development Plans (OGDP), variances, exception locations, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), unitization, etc.) and critical regulatory forms (Forms 2, 4, 5/5A, 6, and 10). This role is responsible for executing the full duties and responsibilities of a PSRS II - Permit/Completion Specialist, while also providing advanced technical guidance, mentorship and training to Permitting Staff, and process improvement support. Most importantly, this position holds the Director's delegated authority for the approval of applications for Well permits - Form 2s.
Responsibilities
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.
Assist the other Senior Permitter as needed in communicating and coordinating with the LAS Team and Hearings Unit on Oil and Gas Development Plan applications.
Act as the agency’s top subject matter expert on pooling, spacing, and unitization, with regard to pore space and correlative rights.
Act as the agency’s top subject matter expert 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 Permiting Staff for the Forms 2, 4, 6, and 10.
Director’s delegated authority to approve Form 2s; agency lead on this task.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, make recommendations, and develop or suggest revisions to guidance documents, internal 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.
Serve as an informal team lead by mentoring, coaching, and training Permiting Staff.
Support ECMC’s upcoming rulemaking efforts by providing expertise in correlative rights, spacing, pooling, and other subsurface considerations.
Specific Job Duties
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.
Primary point of contact on the permitting review of CAP applications and support in ECMC’s review of every CAP application.
Responsible for the final approval of Form 2 well permits and has the Director’s delegated authority to approve the permit.
Understand processing of all forms reviewed by Permitting Staff and provide subject matter expertise on Forms 5, 5A, and 10.
Recommend to team and Unit leaders on operator guidance, SOPs, swim lanes, flowcharts, and other mechanisms to communicate expectations.
Champion ECMC’s core values and demonstrate patience, thoughtfulness, and clear communication.
Other Duties Assigned Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
OR a combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to eight (8) years.
Preferred Qualifications
Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge and/or experience of the oil and gas industry.
Experience working with diverse groups of people and adapting messaging to meet needs of different audiences.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office and Google Suite, specifically Excel and Sheets.
Experience auditing/reviewing forms/applications for compliance and correctness.
Experience reading and interpreting rules, guidelines, legal documents, statutes and policies.
Professional level writing, research and communication development skills.
Experience converting technical content into plain language content for diverse stakeholders.
Customer service experience, previous public service experience, experience dealing with public, experience with complaint intake/response.
Current Work Arrangement
Hybrid:
This is a hybrid position; worker will work from a home office and from the main Denver office as worked out with Supervisor after initial training period.
Conditions of Employment
Must have and maintain residency in the State of Colorado at time of application.
Must be willing and able to possess and maintain a State of Colorado Driver’s License if operating a state vehicle.
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.
Assessment Process
All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews. It is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.
Thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as they may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
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 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.
To request accommodation, please contact dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required.
ADAAA Accommodations Any person with a disability may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable completion of an employment assessment.
E-Verify DNR uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about 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) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pacific Time. The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.
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