<p>This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p> 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.</p> <p> </p> <p>  In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Medical, Vision and Dental plans</p> </li><li> <p>Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans</p> </li><li> <p>Paid life insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Short- and long-term disability coverage</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Wellness programs</p> </li><li> <p>Flexible Spending Accounts</p> </li><li> <p>Health Savings Accounts</p> </li><li> <p>11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave</p> </li><li> <p>Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options</p> </li><li> <p>Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system</p> </li><li> <p>Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program </p> </li></ul> <p>For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits</p> <p>About Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC):</p> <p>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. 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.</p> <p>The Integrity Group of 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.</p> <p>This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.</p> <p>Position Summary:  </p> <p>This position is integral to the administration of ECMC Rules 1100 Series. Position provides review and approval of flowline mapping.  Provides review and approval of gas gathering facilities. Provides support for the rest of the Integrity Team through Forms approval assuring that flowline data is complete and current.  Responsible for change management of the Form 12 and 44 processes.  Prepares and presents GIS data reports, analysis, and findings.  </p> <p>Primary duties include but not limited to the following: </p> <p>Processing Form 44 Flowline Report:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Processing Form 44, The Flowline Report, which covers registration of off-location flowlines, crude oil transfer lines, and domestic taps. The Flowline Mapping Specialist will review Form 44 submissions, which update the flowline database with items such as installation of a new off-location flowline or crude oil transfer line, abandonment of an off-location flowline or crude oil transfer line, realignment of an off-location flowline or crude oil transfer line, or registration of a domestic tap. Requires data validation and processing shape files.</p> </li><li> <p>Reviews pressure data.</p> </li><li> <p>The Flowline Mapping Specialist will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing pressure data. This may include identifying trends, anomalies, or inconsistencies that could indicate potential issues within the pipeline system. </p> </li><li> <p>Additionally, the Specialist may need to troubleshoot submissions within the WebForms platform to ensure complete and accurate data collection. </p> </li><li> <p>This troubleshooting may involve understanding the platform's limitations and requirements, identifying potential errors or omissions in submissions.</p> </li><li> <p>The Specialist should be able to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel to ensure that pressure data is accurately collected, analyzed, and interpreted to support safe and efficient pipeline operations.</p> </li><li> <p>Requires the ability to verify GIS data submitted with the Form 44 for completeness and accuracy</p> </li></ul> <p>Processing Form 12 Gas Facility Registration:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Processing Form 12 Gas Facility Registrations, which covers registration of gas gathering, gas compressors, gas processing plants and underground gas storage. </p> </li><li> <p>Ability to review facility layout drawings with an attention to detail regarding any reporting of equipment that is included with the described system. In reviewing the submission, determining the need for or amount of financial assurance that may be required.</p> </li><li> <p>Requires the ability to verify GIS data submitted with the Form 12 is complete and accurately describes the gas gathering system location. </p> </li></ul> <p>Enforcement:</p> <ul> <li>After trying to seek voluntary compliance through communicating with an operator (via email, phone, WebForms, providing guidance documents, etc.) and not achieving compliance, coordinating with the Engineering QA Specialist to either issue a Warning Letter or elevate to a referral for Notice of Alleged Violation.  </li><li>This position will interpret policies and regulations to organize the required documentation and details of the non-compliance including rule citations, previous attempts to seek compliance, defining the deficiencies and the need for further enforcement. </li></ul> <p>Other duties assigned.</p> <p>This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Six (6) years professional work experience with flowlines or pipelines (preferably oil and gas), familiarity with geographical information systems, familiarity with oil and gas production facilities or closely related direct work experience.  </p> <p>OR</p> <p>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering or a closely related field,</p> <p>AND</p> <p>Two (2) years of professional work experience with flowlines or pipelines (preferably oil and gas), familiarity with geographical information systems, familiarity with oil and gas production facilities or closely related direct work experience.</p> <p>PHYSICAL SCIENCE RESEARCHER/SCIENTIST</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Qualifications: Although all desirable candidates must demonstrate a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience related to the job, the highly desirable candidate will have experience in any of the following focus areas as they may relate to energy resource operations:</p> <ul> <li> <p>At least 6 years' experience with pipelines and ideally used for transport of oil, gas and produced water.</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with steel, plastic, composite and fiberglass pipe.</p> </li><li> <p>Familiar with oil and gas processing facilities (upstream, midstream and downstream distinctions)</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with pipeline standards and standards organizations such as ASME, API, AMPP (formerly NACE), ASTM.</p> </li><li> <p>Good communication skills, diplomacy and ability to engage with various stakeholders, including operators, local governments, other regulatory agencies, general public, etc. </p> </li><li> <p>Regulatory experience and experience with ECMC's WebForms is beneficial.</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with PHMSA pipeline rules and regulations</p> </li><li> <p>Hands-on experience with GIS software (preferably ESRI products) </p> </li><li> <p>Current or former State experience relevant to this position.</p> </li><li> <p>Attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to engage with a broad spectrum of technical abilities and knowledge - operators, landowners, regulatory agencies, and the general public</p> </li><li> <p>Good writing and computer skills. </p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with Structured Language Query (SQL)</p> </li></ul> <p>Conditions of Employment: </p> <ul> <li>Colorado residency is required at the time of application. </li><li>A current & valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle and occasional travel is anticipated.   </li><li>Must be willing and able to travel with some overnight stays to meet with stakeholders and visit proposed or existing oil and gas locations </li><li>Must be willing and able to occasionally exert up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects </li><li>DNR does not provide visa sponsorship. </li></ul> <p>The current work arrangement for this position is as follows: </p> <p> (Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)</p> <ul> <li>This is a Remote/Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will report to the office at 1120 Lincoln Street - Denver, CO periodically as well as other locations throughout the State for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.  </li></ul> <p>APPEAL RIGHTS:</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.</p> <p> </p> <p>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; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; 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.</p> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>The Assessment Process </p> <ul> <li> <p>All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. </p> </li><li> <p>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..</p> </li><li> <p>Resumes and Cover Letter ARE REQUIRED with your application as it will be reviewed in later stages of the process. Be advised that 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. </p> </li><li> <p>Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. </p> </li><li> <p>This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.</p> </li></ul> <p>Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>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</p> <p> </p> <p>ADAAA Accommodations</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>E-Verify</p> <p>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 about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.</p> <p>Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical Help</p> <p>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. </p>