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 athttps://dnr.colorado.gov/about-usto 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 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
For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee BenefitsAbout Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC):
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 purpose of the Cumulative Impacts and Energy Transition Work Unit is to:The Cumulative Impacts & Energy Transition (CI-ET) Unit leads the agency’s efforts to develop and implement clean energy programs, including deep geothermal and hydrogen, that support the state’s transition from fossil fuels to renewables in order to meet Colorado’s goal of 100% renewable grid energy by 2040. The CI-ET Unit also leads the agency’s efforts to avoid, minimize, and mitigate adverse cumulative impacts, including climate impacts, through the development of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) and other decarbonization and emissions-reduction programs, including reductions in emissions and other impacts caused by oil and gas. The CI-ET Unit supports Colorado’s energy security needs through the development of underground gas storage (UGS) programs and by providing support to local and tribal governments in the development of wind and solar projects. CI-ET’s programs and projects are delivered through a lens of environmental justice and equity, energy reliability and accessibility, and in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources for both traditional and clean energy development.
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 will supervise the emerging energy programs involving the development of geothermal (GT) and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). This position must apply both geological/hydrological and engineering theories, principles, and models in the administration of deep geothermal resources and the utilization/sequestration of captured carbon. The job duties require experienced Geoscientists with training in the application of engineering principles or the training/education of a licensed professional engineer.
Research and Program Support: Provide scientific support for development of deep geothermal and carbon capture utilization and storage regulations, programs, and related contracts. Review scientific literature, conference proceedings, technical work proposals, regulatory development documents, and develop technical work products including white papers and studies.Survey industry, other state agencies, federal agencies, and other states’ agencies for rulemaking currency.
Establish communication cadence to assure studies progress timely.
Determine best resources for requested information.
Develop currency as needed with developing technologies that may affect ECMC regulatory needs.
Determine what developments may be pertinent to assuring regulatory programs are appropriately including the developments and potential evolution of these industries.
Information Management: Manage documents or sources that pertain to studies, rulemaking, program development, or other related matters as referenced.
Collecting from other team members.
Compiling into a navigable document management system and, if necessary, create review and retention periods.
Deep Geothermal and Carbon Capture & Sequestration Program Supervision: Lead development of geothermal and CCS regulatory program materials, processes, forms, and other related material to assist in establishing and implementing regulatory programs. Communicate program information to stakeholders, the public, and industry to ensure efficient process in line with established rules and the agency’s mission. Perform supervisory and administrative tasks such as employee performance management and recruitment of Deep Geothermal and CCS staff. This position has no oversight of the Cumulative Impacts team within the CIET Unit, nor over any other energy transition/emerging technologies programs within the CIET Unit.Determine and inform regulatory and policy strategies to assist development and implementation of rules and regulatory processes including guidance and form development and related content development.
Determine the quality of work performance of each direct report and conduct performance management per DNR’s processes and timelines.
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:
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 in
Geology, Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Environmental Sciences or a closely related field and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to nine (9) 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: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:
- Familiarity with Colorado's deep geothermal and class VI/carbon capture and sequestration rules and regulations.
- Familiarity with federal Underground Injection Control (UIC) programs.
- Familiarity with oil and gas operations such as drilling, reservoir engineering, pipeline safety.
- Experience in the design or operation of Class VI wells, carbon capture facilities, carbon sequestration operations, deep geothermal energy production, or related
- Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
- Excellent personal computer skills using the MS Office software suite and Google applications, will be necessary for success in this position.
- Conducting scientific research, writing scientific reports, and communicating results to a variety of audiences.
- Master's degree in Geology, Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Environmental Sciences or a closely related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, leading organizations, projects and stakeholders.
- Experience in managing data related to oil and gas production, subsurface injection, or another similar industry.
- Familiarity with ECMC rules and regulations and regulatory processes.
- Experience supervising direct reports, including conducting performance planning and reviews.
Conditions of Employment:- 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.
- 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. May travel for field work or meetings, including overnight.
- May require occasional weekend or evening work.
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, 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 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.
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