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  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

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  The protection of public health, safety, welfare, environment and wildlife

• The efficient exploration and production of oil and gas resources
• The prevention of cumulative impacts from oil and gas development

• Cooperative relationships between COGCC and local governments as well as state and federal agencies with oversight of oil and gas operations

The purpose of this work unit is to ensure compliance with the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission (COGCC) rules, regulations, and orders relating to the Colorado Oil and Gas Act for protection of the public health, safety, welfare and the environment including wildlife resources. Specifically, the Environmental Unit administers the 900 and 1000 Series Rules, oversees operator response to spills and releases, and responds to and investigates complaints as further described below.

• Evaluate spill reports and remedial action plans developed by operators and their third party contractors that involve the remediation of impacted ground water, surface water and soil.
• Apply appropriate conditions of approval to remediation plans to verify appropriate implementation in a manner protective of public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources.
• Evaluate remediation, closure, and reclamation plans for E&P waste management facilities, such as pits, centralized waste management facilities, land application sites.
• Perform field inspections to document progress and completion of spill cleanup and remediation actions and to verify appropriate management of E&P waste.
• Plan, develop, and carry out remedial action plans and estimates fiscal and labor requirements for remediation’s conducted by the COGCC using Fund 170 money.

• Interview complainants, nearby residents, and operators.
• Interview and work with representatives of state, local, or federal agencies.
• Responding to complaints by deciding a plan of action, the developing plans to investigate and resolve.
• Collect samples of ground water, surface water, gas, oil, condensate, or other potentially impacted media for chemical and isotopic analysis.
• Use various meters to perform field screening and making visual and olfactory observations about and documenting the existing conditions at a site, including domestic water wells, surface water, springs, soil, O&G wells, tank batteries, pits, and other E&P waste management facilities.
• Evaluate the observations and analytical results to determine whether the alleged impacts or other impacts from O&G operations have occurred.
• Use Fund 170 moneys to hire appropriate third party contractors to assist in collecting and analyzing samples, and evaluating and interpreting data.
• Write scientific and technical reports that document the analytical results and the evaluation of all of the collected data, which requires excellent writing skills, determining the best format in which to present analytical results, creating maps, charts, and graphs, using scientific and mathematical software such as Excel, Access, PC-GPS, Rockware.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both in writing and verbally with complainants, operators, other interested parties, other COGCC staff, and the Commission.
• Serve as a resource to complainants by helping them understand COGCC Rules and Regulations and the applicable laws, and helping them use the COGCC complaint process.
• Initiate and providing technical support for, and determining the appropriate level for enforcement actions.

• Propose appropriate projects to management for the expenditure of Fund 170 moneys that establish baseline ground water, surface water, soil, gas seep, and vegetation conditions, and track and document changes, if any, to these media that result from O&G activities.
• Develop detailed work plans, procures necessary services and commodities, implements or manages the implementation of the work plan, including tracking costs, approving invoices, and ensuring that projects precede in compliance with state procurement rules.
• Conduct public meetings to disseminate information to interested parties, local, state, and federal agencies.
• Make presentations to the COGCC Commission regarding the status of the projects and the results and conclusions.

• Conduct the technical review of, determines conditions of approval on a site-specific basis for, and approves applications for permits for E&P waste management facilities.
• Assist when needed the review of applications for permits to drill and oil and gas location assessments in regard to environmental impact reduction. Conducts inspections to ensure compliance with applicable environmental rules and regulations and to ensure that impacts to public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources are not occurring as a result of the operations at these facilities.
• Collect samples of ground water, surface water, soil and soil gas for laboratory analysis to determine both violations and compliance.
• Initiate and provide technical support for enforcement actions and determines appropriate level of enforcement.

• Provide other technical support and work functions required by the Environmental Unit.
• Include providing technical knowledge and guidance to the regulated community on implementation and applicability of COGCC Rules.
• Work with local governmental agencies to provide information to public on oil and gas operations, practices and procedures, and COGCC Rules, orders, and policies.
• Perform support and research when required to support updates and changes to COGCC rules.
• Create guidance documents and training internally and externally.

• Work experience demonstrating competencies equivalent to the competencies learned through completion of the required education may substitute for the education on a year by year basis.
• Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent personal computer skills using the MS Office software suite and Google applications, will be necessary for success in this position.
• Relevant state experience related to the position.

• 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).
• Applicant for PHA 51 (Area 210 on map) must reside within the Southeastern area of Colorado.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado's driver's license.
• Able to travel with occasional overnight stays within Colorado.
• This position works independently from an office at home.

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 participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. 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.