• Job Description

  Req#: 4165823
  
  

  OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO

  
  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 and Dental plans
  • Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 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 information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch
  
  About Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC):
  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.
  
  This work unit exists to direct and implement the policy, planning and budget mission of the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC). It is responsible for fiscal policy, financial planning and budgeting, accounting, contracting and procurement, management of financial assurance instruments, and oversight/auditing of production reports and levy payments. This unit provides accountability of all funds related to the various programs of the division, directs the legislative coordination for the division, and manages purchasing and accounts payable for the division.

  OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO

  
  

  Assurance Documents and Release Requests:

  This position accepts operator’s financial assurance documents and requests to release previously submitted documents.

  • Reviews submitted documents to confirm that key information agrees with information the Operator provided in the associated Form 3A. If the information agrees, the position approves the Form 3A. If the information does not agree, this position consults or relies upon standing guidance provided by the Financial Assurance
    Supervisor as to what information needs to be communicated to the Operator and whether to return to draft or deny the Form 3A.

  • Reviews requests to release previously submitted assurance documents and determines, based on guidance
    provided by the Financial Assurance Supervisor whether to release the documents.

  Audit Financial Assurance and General Liability Insurance Documents:

  Annually document and track Financial Assurance Instruments to verify their existence, confirm required restrictions are applied, verify balance amount, and to verify ECMC has access to the funds. Update and provide the State Treasury with any changes to the accounts.

  • Contact each assurance provider to confirm the instrument is still valid and report any anomalies to the supervisor.

  Operator Registration :
  
  Operator Registration and Compliance is required to ensure that permits are not issued to operators whose financial assurance has been forfeited in Colorado or to operators that are not legally registered and bonded for oil and gas operations.
  
  

  • Process Operator Registration Form1 and Form 1A, Name Changes, Mergers and Acquisition
  • Review, process or approve all forms, documents and financial assurance for completeness.
  • Determines whether to accept and approve, or notify operators of any deficiencies.
  • Determines the amount of financial assurance and type(s) necessary per ECMC 700 Series Rules as acceptable to the financial assurance laws, rules and policies as established by the Oil and Gas Act and the ECMC Rules.
  • Verify the operator requesting new registration with ECMC is not on the Rescinded Operator list.
  • Verify, review, process, approve and accept or notify operators of any deficiency(s) in the submitted documents for new registration, name change, mergers and acquisitions.

  Statistics and data collection :
  
  Maintain statistical count of new and inactive operators regarding new bonds, bond releases, and bond claims.

  OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO

  
  

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENT S:
  Four years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

  
  

  SUBSTITUTIONS:

  • Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
  • Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

  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:

  • Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
  • Ability to explain the work processes and ECMC rules
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, leading organizations, projects and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate effectively organizing high volumes of complex paperwork.

  Conditions of Employment:

  • Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
  • A current & valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle and occasional travel is anticipated.

  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.

  The Colorado Constitution requires all appointments and promotions in the state personnel system be made according to merit and fitness.
  
  Check out https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply for a quick video on how to apply for State of Colorado and Department of Natural Resources jobs, as well as how to search for job

  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, Anna Kargobai-Murray, at anna.kargobai-murray@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 an accommodation, please contact Anna Kargobai-Murray at anna.kargobai-murray@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

  The Department of Natural Resources uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, 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 to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.

• About the company

  Colorado is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains.

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