ECMC - Environmental Reclamation Supervisor (EPS IV)

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 includingPERADefined 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 thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For more detailed information, please visitState of Colorado Employee Benefits

AboutColorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC):
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 Mission of the Energy and 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 purpose of the Environmental Unit is to improve the environmental legacy of oil and gas and carbon energy development in Colorado and ensure proper management of E&P Waste, cleanup of spills and releases, and final reclamation of locations.

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

This position leads the Reclamation Group within the Environmental Unit in the implementation of ECMC rules for oil and gas well locations and facilities, including topsoil protection, stormwater compliance, and reclamation success. This position develops processes and procedures to monitor operator compliance with ECMC wildlife, reclamation, and stormwater rules. This position develops metrics to track, analyze, and report on the success of interim and final reclamation at oil and gas locations and facilities.

This position develops and implements procedures and processes to ensure that reclamation specialists are conducting necessary and appropriate onsite inspections, consistently documenting observations through qualitative and quantitative measures across the State. This position coordinates with the Reclamation Group Work Leaders Environmental Supervisors, and other ECMC Units to establish appropriate benchmarks for performance, standards for review, and consistent application of ECMC rules statewide.

This position has full supervisory authority for nine (9) positions. This position is responsible for the formal supervision of subordinate positions and is accountable, including signature authority, for actions and decisions that directly impact pay, status, and tenure. This position provides documentation to support recommended corrective and disciplinary actions, signs performance plans and appraisals, and resolves informal grievances. This position also manages filling vacant positions within the Reclamation Group in the Environmental Unit.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

• This position supervises nine (9) employees, conducts performance appraisals using feedback and insights provided by Work Leaders, evaluates workload across the work group and establishes regional work assignments and areas.
• Responsible for analyzing site inspection data to identify trends that outline success or failure of reclamation rules, policies, and processes.
• Serve as a technical expert in the areas of topsoil protection, stormwater management, interim and final reclamation procedures and processes, plant identification by species, seed mixture development, and impediments to successful reclamation.
• Work with Hearings Staff to review and evaluate 502.b Variance Requests, will establish standards of review and workflow processes to ensure that reviews are conducted as necessary and the outcome of the reviews include any necessary edits or Conditions of Approval (COA) for consideration by the Commission, and will supervise the drafting of the Director’s Recommendation to the Commission.
• Refers matters for enforcement, as appropriate, monitors their progress through the enforcement process and assigns staff resources to support the Enforcement Unit as necessary for the successful implementation of statutory objectives and agency policies.
• Responsible for identifying, writing, and maintaining reclamation guidance documents for industry and standard operating procedures for staff for reclamation processes.
• Conduct staff training, training programs for the regulated community, and outreach to industry and other stakeholders regarding reclamation processes and measures of success.

Other Duties Assigned.

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

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:

Nine (9) 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 nine (9) years.

(Relevant degrees may include: Restoration Ecology, Conservation, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management, Botany, Natural Resources, Geology, Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Zoology, or similar fields of study.)

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Familiarity of Colorado oil and gas rules and regulations

• Technical background in oil and gas reclamation to demonstrate understanding of the scientific and technical concepts involved oil and gas regulation

• Education and/or experience with plant identification, agronomic soils and profile analysis, wildlife and/or weed management strategies

• Certification and/or experience in stormwater management

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and the ability to operate in a politically sensitive environment

• Leadership and/or supervisory experience in oil and gas reclamation

• 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, professionalstandards, and legal precedents

• Knowledge and experience in reading, writing, and interpreting legal documents

• Working with the general public, oil and gas professionals, 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 travel to field locations and 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 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.

• Pursuant to theDNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

  To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

  • Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

  • Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

  • Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

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 arenotconsidered 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 InclusionWe are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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.

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-VerifyDNR 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 HelpIf 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.