ECMC Permit Completion Specialist (PSRS II)

ECMC Permit Completion Specialist (PSRS II) Print ( Apply ufeff ECMC Permit Completion Specialist (PSRS II) Salary $76,104.00 - $91,200.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number PHA 00035 01/26 Department Department of Natural Resources Division Energy & Carbon Management Commission Opening Date 01/30/2026 Closing Date 2/18/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address Hybrid 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 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 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. Itu2019s our mission to manage and conserve Coloradou2019s natural resources for the benefit of people today u2013 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 to find out more about the work we do to manage Coloradou2019s natural resources for today u2013 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 Benefits ( About Colorado 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 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 is part of the P&P Unit and reviews all mineral development and other energy technologies from a downhole perspective, including reviewing spacing and pooling applications (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/Completions team reviews the Drilling Completion reports, Completed Interval reports as well as the Well Abandonment 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 reviews applications to determine the permit conditions necessary to address the geological conditions at the location of the proposed well or unit. The geological review includes an assessment of: the target formation subsurface elevations; the wellbore orientation and track; the geographic extent of the production area to confirm that minerals underlying land outside of the Operatoru2019s mineral rights will not be drained or otherwise diminished; a review of other wells potentially impacted by the Operator well or unit; the as built well construction to confirm permit compliance; and, subsequent changes to the well, operations, or ownership to identify additional permit conditions, sufficiency of financial assurance, and, ultimately, the adequacy of any plugging operations to prevent the production of minerals. Specific job duties include but are not limited to: + This position reviews spacing applications to locate and drill oil and gas wells to determine that: the Operator has the right to access the target minerals; the geographical location and geological orientation of the well will actually produce the minerals which the Operator has a right to access; and, the Operator has all permissions required by any relevant local government. + Confirm the well bore configuration and alignment does not impact existing oil and gas wells, determine whether the application conforms with Commission rules, spacing orders, and local government processes. + Determine if an agreement is in place to remediate damages or, if no agreement is in place, verify there is adequate financial assurance in place for surface damages. + This position also reviews drilling permit applications to ensure that they comply with all current State and Federal laws and meet all current ECMC stipulated requirements for approval to move forward. + Evaluate the surface use agreements for valid surface owner protection and waiving of rights established by ECMC rules and to ensure that both parties (the surface owner(s) and operator) have formally agreed to the terms of the agreement. + Acts as the primary liaison to operators and the public regarding: general geological and geographical questions related to the production of oil and gas in Colorado; Commission rules, Orders or Policies that might impact contemplated or submitted applications; and, accessing and understanding geologic and geographic information maintained by the Commission. + Once a well has been drilled and completed, this position reviews the information submitted by the Operator regarding where and how the well was drilled as well as where and how the well was completed. 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: Six (6) 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 six (6) 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. u201cSee Resumeu201d 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. + Familiarity with WebForms. + Familiarity with ECMC rules and regulations. + Experience with oil and gas pooling, correlative rights and spacing issues, leasing, surface use agreements, or similar u201cLandmanu201d type duties. + Technical background in the oil and gas industry in order to understand the scientific and technical concepts involved. + Knowledge of and experience in applying, 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 or policy at issue. + Excellent organizational skills in conjunction with the ability to multi-task with adaptability and flexibility, to manage a technical workload with shifting priorities. + High attention to detail and strong time management skills. + Skilled in writing factual material to present technical information, describe difficult concepts, and explain complex situations. + Ability to communicate and work with various audiences, such as the general public, professionals, consultants, and staff, in a politically sensitive environment, while being perceptive to their needs, priorities, and commitments. + Ability to conceptualize, analyze, and evaluate information gathered from communication with diverse perspectives, observations, and experience, in order to guide actions and to make informed, logical decisions. + Basic Project Management skills in order to maintain self motivation. + Experience using Zoom and Adobe Acrobat. 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 their 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, 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 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 (, including your rights and responsibilities. Tollu2013Free 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: 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

Created: 2026-02-02