State of Colorado Job Opportunities
ECMC Deputy Director Operations (Program Management III)
State of Colorado Job Opportunities, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
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 and Dental plans Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 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 information, go to:
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . About 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 Operations Program administers compliance with the engineering, environmental, field inspection, and planning and permitting related ECMC Rules as well as providing direction to the agency's information and applied technology program. Description of Job
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Position Summary:
Reporting to the Division Director (DD), the Deputy Director of Operations will have both internal and external facing responsibilities, ranging from client and project management to administration, and human capital. The Deputy Director will partner closely with senior leadership to chart ECMC's future growth and strategic response to the changing dynamics of ECMC's many operational functions and services. Additionally, this position will: Define, implement and revise operational policies and guidelines for the organization. Develop and execute new growth directives. Work with Strategic Services and DNR Human Resources to develop key operational positions and organizational structure that best supports ECMC operations strategic and operational goals. Work with the Director, Deputy Directors and other leadership to ensure company-wide operational compliance. Liaise with community stakeholders, operators, and ECMC’s Commission regarding operational matters. Direct the Compliance, Engineering, Environmental, Permitting/Planning Units and Community Impacts and Environmental Transition Units:
Oversee the performance of these operational units. Provide direction regarding policies, strategies, initiatives, process improvements, and rule interpretation/development. This position will work with the Unit manager to set cohesive project and annual performance management goals for the Unit. Develop or increase its backlog of applications or compliance report reviews. This position must work with the Unit manager to determine the reason for the increase and authorize a solution, which could include leading a process improvement initiative, developing a policy to guide the compliance assessment, requesting more FTE, or reassigning work. The position authorizes expenditures and has signatory authority for the Director. This position will work with each manager to set the vision for improvement and accomplish newly implemented requirements. Liaise with Operators and other stakeholders:
Interface with Operators to understand how to most effectively lead the administration of Rules. Assess Operator concerns and identify opportunities to improve communications. Solicit information and ideas to improve user processes. This position must determine how to best engage with industry leadership. This position must routinely identify opportunities to solicit assistance from industry trade organizations. Direct the Enforcement Unit:
Enforcement is required when operators fail to comply with rules being administered by the operations units. This Unit is tasked with pursuing compliance plans and/or penalties before the Commission. This position must work with the Enforcement Manager to prioritize cases and identify resources required to complete cases as well as set goals for and monitor the cadence of cases being heard by the Commission. Identify process improvement opportunities and make the necessary resources available to design the changes. Liaise with Commission:
This position must determine how to best respond to questions, critiques, recommendations, or requests from the Commission related to operational processes. 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: At least ten (10) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. This experience could include, but is not limited to, operations management, energy and carbon management, natural resource programmatic management, energy-related policy and administration, or compliance and enforcement related to the oil and gas industry. OR At least six (6) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. This experience could include, but is not limited to, operations management, energy and carbon management, natural resource programmatic management, energy-related policy and administration, or compliance and enforcement related to the oil and gas industry. AND Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment in related fields such as engineering, environmental science, mining, policy and administration, or operations management. SUBSTITUTIONS: Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. 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: Operational experience in the oil and gas, geothermal, or underground injection control or gas storage as an employee or contractor to the energy developing industry preferably in Colorado. Engineering or professional scientist certification. Current or former State experience relevant to this position. Experience with Colorado governmental rule-making processes. Working knowledge of energy compliance and enforcement processes. Familiarity with emerging energy technologies such as geothermal, carbon sequestration, solar etc. Experience as an operations manager, providing leadership & direction, strategies, and goals and objectives to multiple staff units. Desire to create an inclusive culture and workplace. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent research and presentation skills. Demonstrated project management experience. Ability to multitask while overseeing multiple simultaneous projects and stakeholders. Strong people skills including emotional intelligence and empathy. Conditions of Employment: This is a Hybrid position - The selected candidate will report to the office at 1120 Lincoln Street - Denver, CO two or more days per week as well as occasional travel to other locations throughout the State for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor. 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). Must be willing and able to possess and maintain a State of Colorado Driver's License. Must be willing and able to travel to out of town hearings of the ECMC. A current & valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle. Occasional travel is anticipated. 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. 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 Colorado Constitution requires all appointments and promotions in the state personnel system be made according to merit and fitness. Check out
https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply
for a quick video on how to apply for State of Colorado and Department of Natural Resources jobs, as well as how to search for jobs. 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
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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 and Dental plans Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 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 information, go to:
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . About 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 Operations Program administers compliance with the engineering, environmental, field inspection, and planning and permitting related ECMC Rules as well as providing direction to the agency's information and applied technology program. Description of Job
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Position Summary:
Reporting to the Division Director (DD), the Deputy Director of Operations will have both internal and external facing responsibilities, ranging from client and project management to administration, and human capital. The Deputy Director will partner closely with senior leadership to chart ECMC's future growth and strategic response to the changing dynamics of ECMC's many operational functions and services. Additionally, this position will: Define, implement and revise operational policies and guidelines for the organization. Develop and execute new growth directives. Work with Strategic Services and DNR Human Resources to develop key operational positions and organizational structure that best supports ECMC operations strategic and operational goals. Work with the Director, Deputy Directors and other leadership to ensure company-wide operational compliance. Liaise with community stakeholders, operators, and ECMC’s Commission regarding operational matters. Direct the Compliance, Engineering, Environmental, Permitting/Planning Units and Community Impacts and Environmental Transition Units:
Oversee the performance of these operational units. Provide direction regarding policies, strategies, initiatives, process improvements, and rule interpretation/development. This position will work with the Unit manager to set cohesive project and annual performance management goals for the Unit. Develop or increase its backlog of applications or compliance report reviews. This position must work with the Unit manager to determine the reason for the increase and authorize a solution, which could include leading a process improvement initiative, developing a policy to guide the compliance assessment, requesting more FTE, or reassigning work. The position authorizes expenditures and has signatory authority for the Director. This position will work with each manager to set the vision for improvement and accomplish newly implemented requirements. Liaise with Operators and other stakeholders:
Interface with Operators to understand how to most effectively lead the administration of Rules. Assess Operator concerns and identify opportunities to improve communications. Solicit information and ideas to improve user processes. This position must determine how to best engage with industry leadership. This position must routinely identify opportunities to solicit assistance from industry trade organizations. Direct the Enforcement Unit:
Enforcement is required when operators fail to comply with rules being administered by the operations units. This Unit is tasked with pursuing compliance plans and/or penalties before the Commission. This position must work with the Enforcement Manager to prioritize cases and identify resources required to complete cases as well as set goals for and monitor the cadence of cases being heard by the Commission. Identify process improvement opportunities and make the necessary resources available to design the changes. Liaise with Commission:
This position must determine how to best respond to questions, critiques, recommendations, or requests from the Commission related to operational processes. 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: At least ten (10) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. This experience could include, but is not limited to, operations management, energy and carbon management, natural resource programmatic management, energy-related policy and administration, or compliance and enforcement related to the oil and gas industry. OR At least six (6) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. This experience could include, but is not limited to, operations management, energy and carbon management, natural resource programmatic management, energy-related policy and administration, or compliance and enforcement related to the oil and gas industry. AND Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment in related fields such as engineering, environmental science, mining, policy and administration, or operations management. SUBSTITUTIONS: Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. 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: Operational experience in the oil and gas, geothermal, or underground injection control or gas storage as an employee or contractor to the energy developing industry preferably in Colorado. Engineering or professional scientist certification. Current or former State experience relevant to this position. Experience with Colorado governmental rule-making processes. Working knowledge of energy compliance and enforcement processes. Familiarity with emerging energy technologies such as geothermal, carbon sequestration, solar etc. Experience as an operations manager, providing leadership & direction, strategies, and goals and objectives to multiple staff units. Desire to create an inclusive culture and workplace. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent research and presentation skills. Demonstrated project management experience. Ability to multitask while overseeing multiple simultaneous projects and stakeholders. Strong people skills including emotional intelligence and empathy. Conditions of Employment: This is a Hybrid position - The selected candidate will report to the office at 1120 Lincoln Street - Denver, CO two or more days per week as well as occasional travel to other locations throughout the State for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor. 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). Must be willing and able to possess and maintain a State of Colorado Driver's License. Must be willing and able to travel to out of town hearings of the ECMC. A current & valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle. Occasional travel is anticipated. 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. 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 Colorado Constitution requires all appointments and promotions in the state personnel system be made according to merit and fitness. Check out
https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply
for a quick video on how to apply for State of Colorado and Department of Natural Resources jobs, as well as how to search for jobs. 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
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