Department Information

• 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: https://studentloans.gov/my Direct Loan/pslf Flow.action#!/pslf/launch

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.

• Initiate enforcement actions when compliance cannot be obtained cooperatively;
• Negotiate enforcement actions to pursue cooperative settlement;
• Prosecute contested enforcement actions before Hearing Officers, ALJs, or the Commission;
• Provide technical knowledge and guidance to the regulated community, ECMC Staff, and external stakeholders;
• Evaluate and propose new rules and regulations or modifications to existing rules and regulations for implementation by ECMC; and
• Provide expert testimony to the Commission or other regulatory agency regarding compliance of oil and gas facilities with ECMC rules and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Act.
• Represent the ECMC at public outreach events and meetings and conduct stakeholder meetings.

Description of Job

This position obtains compliance with and prosecutes violations of the Commission’s Rules as follows:

• Assesses legal advice in the course of investigating alleged violations of Commission Rules and the issuance of Notices of Alleged Violations (NOAVs).
• Assembles and leads a work team comprised of ECMC and Office of the Attorney General staff with subject matter expertise related to the specific complaint.
• Prepares enforcement cases for hearing and represents ECMC staff before a Hearing Officer, Administrative Law Judge, or the Commission in contested enforcement hearings.
• Negotiates settlements with violators of the Act and Commission Rules.
• Prepares all filings and other documents related to the prosecuting of an enforcement case.
• Prepares draft final orders in contested matters.

The seven Enforcement Advisor positions function as the Work Leads of the subject matter expert teams assembled to prosecute each case. The subject matter expert teams consist of Environmental Supervisors, Planning and Permitting Supervisors, Compliance Supervisors, and Engineering Supervisors, or their designated representatives

Prosecute Enforcement Cases – Consent Decrees:

• Decide the appropriate legal and regulatory citations to include in NOAVs and AOCs.
• Decide the best strategy, course of action, and terms or conditions to use in the settlement of the ECMC’s enforcement actions to ensure compliance with applicable law and department and agency policy objectives.
• Assess appropriate fines for violations of ECMC rules.

Prosecute Contested Enforcement Actions:

• Decide the appropriate legal and regulatory citations to include in NOAVs and OFVs.
• Assess appropriate fines for violations of ECMC rules.
• Develop strategies and tactics in prosecuting matters before a Hearing Officer, Administrative Law Judge, or the Commission. This includes: developing case theories, witness preparation, responses to discovery, eliciting testimony from experts and professional witnesses, preparation of opening statements, closing arguments, and direct and cross examination.

Enforcement Guidance to Technical Staff:

• Decide and explain the appropriate legal and regulatory citations to include on NOAVs, AOCs, and OFVs.
• Evaluate the sufficiency of evidence and work with technical staff regarding information necessary to support enforcement actions.
• Coordinate various alleged violations with different technical staff units for a unified enforcement action.
• Confer with the regulated industry about compliance.
• Filing and pursuing general applications where legal support is needed.

• Reviewing an existing NOAV and determining whether it is a priority for prosecution.
• Evaluating Staff observations and deciding whether an NOAV is warranted or whether other measures designed to achieve compliance are appropriate.
• Working with Staff to create a compliance tool specific to a discrete compliance issue, using the tool to issue warnings, and following up to ensure compliance has been achieved.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:
Seven (7) 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 seven (7) 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:
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 and carbon management operations:

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position, especially experience working in regulatory compliance at an administrative agency.
• Professional experience applying rules or laws at an administrative agency.
• Excellent legal writing and legal research skills.
• Professional experience participating in trials and hearings, especially experience at an administrative agency.
• Excellent negotiation skills, especially demonstrable experience crafting and memorializing settlements.
• Experience giving presentations to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience managing numerous projects, each with distinct timelines.

• Colorado residency is required at the time of application.

• 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 possess and maintain a valid Colorado's driver's license.
• Able to travel with occasional overnight stays within Colorado.
• This position works independently from an office at home.
• Responding to complaints after hours and on weekends.
• 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 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.
• Must submit Cover letter and educational transcripts.

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, 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 an accommodation, please contact 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-Verify
The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
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.
Toll–Free 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. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.