ECMC Engineering Research QA Specialist (PSRS II) - Hybrid - State of Colorado

ECMC Engineering Research QA Specialist (PSRS II) - Hybrid


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ECMC Engineering Research QA Specialist (PSRS II) - Hybrid






Salary




$74,604.00 - $90,000.00 Annually






Location




Denver Metro, CO








Job Type




Full Time






Job Number




PHA 00055 10/2024








Department




Department of Natural Resources






Division




Energy & Carbon Management Commission








Opening Date




11/01/2024






Closing Date




11/17/2024 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, Suite 801 Denver, CO






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




Patrick Warnes patrick.warnes@state.co.us








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.











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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)


AboutColorado 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 oil and gas, deep geothermal resources, the capture and sequestration of carbon, and the underground storage of natural gas in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources.

The Engineering Unit ensures oil and gas infrastructure complies with professional engineering standards and the Energy and Carbon Management Commission’s (ECMC) rules and regulations. It regulates the development and production of 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. It reviews information and applications for approval including production and injection well applications, technical well information, well repairs, and work plans for requests to plug and abandon exploration and production wells; applies conditions of approval for proposed plans where necessary to ensure that downhole fluids are either produced or injected in accordance with ECMC’s rules and regulations, monitors field operations under the Environmental Protection Agency delegated Underground Injection Control program; perform field inspections related to downhole operations and tests to verify well casing and cement integrity; responds to inquiries and investigates complaints regarding oil and gas operations; recommends enforcement actions and provides support for enforcement actions presented before the Commission at hearings for violations of Commission rules, and provides technical expertise in other hearing matters.




Description of Job





This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Position Summary:

This position gathers, organizes, evaluates and synthesizes information reported by Operators regarding well production data, integrity test data, and overall well status. The information is evaluated for quality assurance and is used to identify wells or facilities that are not in compliance with ECMC Rules and Regulations. This requires an analysis of the well completion geology, engineered completion methodology, and scientific characteristics of the associated formation. The position uses broad scientific and engineering knowledge to independently evaluate the interrelated facts to make decisions concerning operator compliance. The position presents and defends the identified compliance issues through enforcement actions if voluntary compliance is not achieved by means of direct communication with the Operator.


Assess Well Completion/Construction Information

+ Review information submitted by the operator in drilling completion reports to assess the veracity and overall data quality. Confirm that all necessary data has been submitted and verify the information comports with permitted Conditions of Approval, the casing is set at a sufficient depth to protect all fresh water aquifers in the area, and the casing is cemented in such a manner that fluids and gas in the well bore cannot cross flow and contaminate other formations. Includes review of certain workover operations, casing repairs, remedial cement operations, well control procedures, bottom hole pressure reporting, Bradenhead pressure monitoring procedures during stimulation operations, hydrogen sulfide gas drilling operation plans, and requests to vent or flare.

+ Review information submitted on Sundry Notices to ensure that proper industry and engineering procedures are followed in the recompletion, re-entry, addition of producing intervals, stimulation of existing intervals, or temporary abandonment of existing intervals.

+ Monitor compliance with mechanical integrity testing and provide operators the opportunity to voluntarily comply with those requirements.

+ Annually review compliance statewide for continued progress on wells identified as Out of Service.

+ Address anomalies or concerns with data directly with the Operator after consulting with the area engineer, if needed. Position must establish rapport with the Operator to gain information and obtain voluntary compliance with established policies and regulations. The position will require tenacity in the often frustrating process of acquiring the required data and possess the commitment to follow-through when initial attempts are unsuccessful, weighing the success of obtaining voluntary compliance against the use of enforcement.



Enforcement Liaison


+ If attempts to secure voluntary compliance with ECMC Rules and Regulations through direct contact (email, mail, telephone, and/or personal meetings) with operators are unsuccessful, draft Notice of Alleged Violation (NOAV) and initiate consultation with Enforcement.


+ Requires a thorough knowledge of the enforcement process and a consistent approach to negotiate or establish rapport with operators.


+ Monitors/assists with the enforcement as needed and follows up with enforcement to confirm resolution.


Complaint and Information Request Research


+ Perform as-needed research to monitor and secure compliance with ECMC Rules and Regulations in order to respond to, investigate, or resolve complaints related to downhole operations and requests for information from the public, industry, or other stakeholders.


+ Based on the nature of complaints received by the Engineering Unit, complaint response is usually handled in an office setting, although some field work may be necessary.


Status Reports


+ Maintain a status report of work load, investigations, and enforcement. Ensure that accurate information is available to staff, industry and the public as requested.


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 REQUIREMENTS:


Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience of professional work experience with oil and gas drilling and production field operations or exploration and production waste management; performing environmental assessments at oil, gas, and injection well sites and facilities;

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of a related education in Geology, Geological Engineering, Hydrogeology, Environmental Sciences, Petroleum Engineering, Engineering or a closely related field and/or relevant experience of professional work experience with oil and gas drilling and production field operations or exploration and production waste management; performing environmental assessments at oil, gas, and injection well sites and facilities related to the work assigned 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.




Preferred Qualifications:


+ 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.


+ Current or former State experience relevant to this position.


+ Familiarity with ECMC rules and regulations.


+ Familiarity with WebForms.


+ Critical thinking skills.


+ Ability to synthesize data from a variety of sources






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.


+ DNR does not provide DNR sponsorship.


+ 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).







The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:

(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)


+ This is a Remote/Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 - Denver, CO or other locations for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.



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, required competencies, 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, 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 an accommodation, please contact our ADAAA Coordinator 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


The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify (https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/E-Verify_Participating_Employer.jpg) in accordance with the program's Right to Work (https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/ier_righttoworkposter-%20jpeg(1).jpg) 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 (https://www.e-verify.gov/) 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.












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


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.






03


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






04


If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? Please note education transcripts are necessary regardless of whether you are substituting education for experience.


+ Yes, I have attached my transcripts.


+ No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.


+ Not Applicable






05


Did you upload your résumé, cover letter and transcript to this on-line application?


+ Yes


+ No






06


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






07


Please briefly describe your experience navigating the ECMC website or other government regulatory websites.






08


Please briefly describe your experience with oil and gas rules and regulations.






09


Please briefly describe your experience with ECMC Webforms.






10


Please describe a time you used your communication skills to persuade, teach or inform an important external stakeholder.






11


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 since 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.


+ I acknowledge receipt of this notice.






12


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 understand and accept.





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