ECMC OWP East Environmental Protection Specialist Eastern CO (EPS II) TERM LIMITED Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4969424) Apply  ECMC OWP East Environmental Protection Specialist Eastern CO (EPS II) TERM LIMITED Salary $72,432.00 - $91,200.00 Annually Location Statewide, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number PHA 00231 06/2025 Department Department of Natural Resources Division Energy & Carbon Management Commission Opening Date 06/23/2025 Closing Date 7/7/2025 5:00 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Patrick Warnes patrick.warnes@state.co.us Primary Physical Work Address 1120 Lincoln Denver, Colorado This position will be responsible for field work in the Eastern half of Colorado (East of the Continental Divide) 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. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of 12/31/2026. The position may be extended depending upon funding availability and will be eligible for full benefits. 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 (CECMC) Orphaned Well Program (OWP) identifies, prioritizes, and addresses “Orphaned” oil and gas wells, locations, and production facilities for which there are no known responsible parties or for which financial assurance instruments have been claimed. If not addressed, these oil and gas locations have the potential to impact surface and groundwater resources, impair a surface owner’s farming or ranching activity, harm wildlife, discharge atmospheric Green House Gases (GHGs), or endanger the public. Activities include: plugging and abandoning wells; removing waste, equipment, and flowlines; investigating and remediating soil and groundwater impacts; installing safety equipment such as fences and signs; and, reclaiming well pads and access roads. Additional activities include providing timely tracking data to the various Local, State, and Federal agencies affected by or providing funding for the program to effectively demonstrate compliance with complex requirements that vary for each funding source. Description of Job This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of 12/31/2026. The position may be extended depending upon funding availability and will be eligible for full benefits. CECMC 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. OWP projects are performed in phases: 1) well plugging, equipment removal, and disposal, and flowline abandonment; 2) environmental investigations and remediation; and 3) surface reclamation. This Position is responsible for Form 27 (Site Investigation and Remediation Workplan) submittal in preparation of Initial first phase activities, design and implementation of Phase 2 activities (environmental investigations and remediation) Handing off to the Phase 3 Reclamation Team, and for ensuring that this work complies to the extent possible with CECMC’s Rules, Policies, and industry professional standards. In many situations, orphaned wells and sites do not meet current CECMC and industry standards because of lack of maintenance since the sites were operational or lesser standards that were in place at the time of construction. These projects often involve complex situations requiring development of new procedures to return the locations to conditions that are protective of public health, the environment, and wildlife resources. This Position plans, organizes and conducts environmental investigation and remediation on a variety of routine projects and projects with higher complexity requiring unique designs. For complex projects, policies, precedents, standards or 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 the CECMC’s mission to prevent and mitigate adverse environmental impacts. This Position manages environmental investigation and remediation work with contractors to ensure conformance to the extent possible with all local, State, and federal regulations including Davis Bacon and Related Acts when appropriate, federal grant requirements as well as CECMC Rules, standard industry practices, and bid specifications tailored to unique situations at each location. This Position develops budgets and schedules staff for deployment at multiple, concurrent Orphaned Well Program projects. This position assigns work tasks, monitors work flow, work quality, and budgets for projects in the Front Range and 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 samples for laboratory analysis, collecting field data, making scientific observations, interpreting analytical results, compiling data, preparing comprehensive reports, preparing contract documents, and making presentations. This Position also procures and oversees third-party consultants and experts to assist with site work This Position has Stop Work Authority in the field for safety hazards, incidents, and out-of-scope work or quantities not previously approved (work requiring an “Emergency” Change Order). Many locations are remote, and timely, direct communication with a Supervisor may not be possible in emergency situations. This Position has authority to execute Emergency Change Orders when health, safety, environmental or wildlife impacts would result from a delay to seek Supervisor approval. OWP staff are responsible for submitting forms and preparing plans, designs, specifications, and technical procedures for the work at orphaned wells and locations. Project Management : This Position is an individual contributor and an OWP Environmental Project Leader, responsible for c ontractor procurement, writing project proposals and scopes of work, reviewing bids and cost estimates, and establishing Master Services Agreements (MSA) Task Orders for environmental work, field performance, work prioritization, and scheduling of contractors and CECMC Staff on temporary assignment from other work units. + Manage projects by maintaining and improving existing systems for project tracking to show daily work performed and daily cost accounting. + Maintain daily contact with the contractor, and observe contractor work when needed. + Report project status and incidents to the OWP Eastern Region Supervisor and the OWP 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 and timely manner. + Prepares environmental investigation and remediation specifications for the various projects using standard templates, and when required based on unique circumstances of some projects, write new procedures based on experience and professional judgment. + Approve scope and quantity changes in the field when work is in progress. Permits, Designs, and Plans : Serves as the Orphaned Well Program Leader for design and preparation of spill or release reports, site investigation work plans, remediation work plans and field work + Obtains and manages all local, state, and federal permits as required. + Consult and collaborate with CECMC staff for consistency with Environmental Work Unit procedures and policies. + Coordinate with other local, state, and federal agencies when spills or releases related to orphaned sites involve impacts from wastes that are outside of CECMC’s jurisdiction. + Conduct orphaned site field inspections to evaluate potential environmental concerns for planning and design prior to work. Scoping, Planning, Performance, and Scheduling : Define the scope, budget, and staff resources for Orphaned Well environmental investigation and remediation projects, and serve as a technical resource for CECMC Staff on temporary assignment from other work units + Prepare remedial action plans for site investigations and remediation of impacted groundwater, surface water, soil. + Consult with Managers and Supervisors of other work units to ensure that qualified resources are available when needed for timely completion of the project. + Coordinate and collaborate with other technical and administrative staff for multidisciplinary projects. + Responsible for planning, performance, and scheduling of staff assigned to the project Other Duties Assigned. 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. This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of 12/31/2026. The position may be extended depending upon funding availability and will be eligible for full benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Experience Only: Six (6) years of experience in occupational field related to the work such as: decommissioning process equipment; plugging and abandonment of oil and gas wells and flowlines; environmental investigation and remediation of oil and gas related impacts; earthwork operations for trenching, contouring, and grading; development and implementation of surface reclamation plans; and, procurement and management of large contracts within the State procurement system. OR Education and Experience: A combination of graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a closely related field and/or experience in occupational field related to the work such as: decommissioning process equipment; plugging and abandonment of oil and gas wells and flowlines; environmental investigation and remediation of oil and gas related impacts; earthwork operations for trenching, contouring, and grading; development and implementation of surface reclamation plans; and, procurement and management of large contracts within the State procurement system equal to six (6) years. 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 computer skills using the MS Office suite and Google applications + Relevant experience with the State in site remediation, remediation planning and ECMC Form 27 + Experience with ECMC website, Forms , maps, rules, and regulations. + Current or former State experience relevant to this position. + Familiarity with excavation, trucking and OSHA safe trenching practices . + Experience meeting with contractors, landowners, and conducting pre-bid meetings + Experience in compliance with Local State and Federal Regulations outside of ECMC (CDPHE, CDOT, Army Corps of Engineers, BLM, Tribes) + Working with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities and commitment Conditions of Employment: + This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of 12/31/2026. + The position may be extended depending upon funding availability and will be eligible for full benefits. + Work locations are located throughout the Eastern 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 remote work locations, 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 APPEAL RIGHTS: It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. 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 dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us 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 dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us 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. 01 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 Please describe your experience with excavation, trucking and OSHA safe trenching practices 12 Please describe your experience with oil and gas site spill or discharge reporting, documentation, and cleanup operations: 13 Please briefly describe your experience with Local, State, and Federal rules and regulations outside of ECMC. 14 Please describe your experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with multiple deliverables and deadlines. 15 This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of 12/31/2026. The position may be extended depending upon funding availability and will be eligible for full benefits. + I understand, and accept. 16 I have read the conditions of employment and understand that work is performed primarily in the Eastern Region of Colorado and I reside within the stated area or willing to relocate to the area. + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email