ECMC Senior Permit/Completion Specialist (PSRS III) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5215105) Apply  ECMC Senior Permit/Completion Specialist (PSRS III) Salary $88,104.00 - $105,600.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number PHA 00201 01/26 Department Department of Natural Resources Division Energy & Carbon Management Commission Opening Date 02/02/2026 Closing Date 2/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 1120 Lincoln St suite 801, Denver, CO 80203 Hiring Pay Rate Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis. FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Catie.Weber@state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. 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. 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 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/Completions team reviews all mineral development and other energy technologies from a downhole perspective, through review of Applications for Permit to Drill (APD) including reviewing hearing applications for spacing and pooling (as part of or independently from Oil and Gas Development Plan (OGDP) 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 Abandon reports to ensure compliance with ECMC Rules, Regulations, Policies, and industry standards. Description of Job This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. This position will be the authority for Planning & Permitting Unit subject matter expert (SME) on hearing applications, and will review and/or have oversight of the review of all hearing applications. The Position will support the LAS and Permitting groups in the review of hearing applications, overall coordination with the Hearings Unit regarding technical and scientific information involved in the hearing applications as well as other communication with the Engineering, Environmental, or Compliance Units staff and the applicant on technical issues related to a hearing application. Specific job duties include but are not limited to: + The Senior Permitter will use their knowledge of environmental protection and surface/subsurface permitting to provide a final, Staff Authority, review of OGDP hearing applications. + This position will communicate any application deficiencies to the applicant via the eFilings system, and will coordinate any related corrections on the warranted Forms with the Location Specialist. + This position will determine if the hearing application meets all applicable ECMC’s rules related to surface permitting, and provides sufficient information to indicate the proposed OGDP will protect public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources. + The Senior Permitter will have the authority to make determinations on how the Permitting group should interpret a rule as applicable to a given hearing application, and will also decide when an interpretation requires the assistance of an AAG, and will act as the point of contact between the Permitting group and the AAG’s office. + This position will maintain regular and collaborative communication between the Hearings Unit, the Engineering Unit, and the Planning & Permitting Unit in appropriately scheduling the Commission’s OGDP hearings based on the complexity of the application and the anticipated time needed to fully perform the technical review. + This position will seek to identify opportunities for internal and external process improvement related to enforcement, hearing applications, Forms 2, 4, 5, 5A, 6, and 10, CAPs, and other Permitting workloads or deliverables. + This position will take a lead in the training of any new or contract hires to ensure consistency in work product and knowledge of internal processes. Other Duties Assigned. 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. Minimum Qualifications: Experience Only: Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years Substitutions: 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 + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Familiarity of Colorado oil and gas rules and regulations + Excellent personal computer skills using the MS Office software suite and Google applications, will be necessary for success in this position + Demonstrated experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting the law (State and Federal), constitutions, statutes, rules, conceptual models, professional standards, and legal precedents in order to determine their relationship to the question of policy at issue + Technical background in the oil and gas industry in order to understand the scientific and technical concepts involved in the matters + Experience with oil and gas pooling and spacing issues, leasing, surface use agreements, or similar "Landman" duties + Excellent analytical and organizational skill as well as the ability to operate in a politically sensitive environment + Knowledge and experience in reading, writing, and interpreting legal documents + Working with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities and commitments The current work arrangement for this position is as follows: (Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change) + Hybrid: This position will work from a home office with occasional travel to the main Denver office as directed by supervisor. Conditions of Employment: + Colorado residency is required at the time of application. + This is a Remote/Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate must be willing and able to, at times, report to the office at 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 - Denver, CO or other locations for meetings, training, and projects as directed by the supervisor. + Former employees of the state of Colorado must have concluded employment in good standing to be eligible for rehire. + 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. + Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle. 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 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, atdnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. 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 other knowledge and/or experience you have that you feel makes you an ideal candidate for this position: 11 How would you balance your own technical workload and deadlines with multiple and unpredictable needs of you supervisor and/or coworkers that you work with? How would you manage conflicting responsibilities while maintaining your own work-life balance? 12 Please briefly describe your knowledge and/or experience with oil and gas industry operations, regulatory and permitting, construction & management of oil and gas sites, drilling, completions, workovers, production, and abandonment: 13 Describe your experience with and approach to communicating detailed technical information to a diverse audience, who has anywhere from a basic to expert level understanding of the information, in order to make sure all levels understand the information being presented: 14 Please briefly describe your experience with Colorado or other State local or Federal oil and gas rules and regulations including but not limited to Hearings, Applications, and the Form submittal process: 15 Please confirm that you are willing and able to meet the Conditions of Employment outlined in this announcement. + Yes + No 16 Please describe your experience in researching, analyzing, and interpreting the law (State and Federal), legal precedents, etc. in order to determine their relationship to a current question or policy at issue: 17 Please briefly describe your experience with the scientific and/or technical aspects of the oil and gas industry and the data regularly utilized in this field (spacing, leasing, depth/width measurements, soil, etc.): 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