ECMC - Geothermal & Carbon Capture Storage; CCS Specialist; PSRS II

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre‑tax and Roth 401(k) 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

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 CIET Unit leads efforts to develop and implement clean energy programs such as deep geothermal and carbon capture, supporting the state’s transition to 100% renewable grid energy by 2040 and zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

• Support the evaluation, drafting, and editing of carbon sequestration or deep geothermal permits, including environmental and technical review for completeness and compliance with ECMC rules.
• Help ensure potential projects are designed to operate safely and are compliant with ECMC rules; elevate unique projects to senior staff or the AG’s office for additional consultation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of review tools, guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and other media related to carbon storage and deep geothermal programs.
• Predict and identify data gaps in permit applications, and effectively request and capture missing data that is not readily available in electronic forms.
• Provide scientific support for the development and implementation of deep geothermal and CCS regulations, programs, emerging industries, and related studies.
• Review scientific literature, conference proceedings, and technical proposals, keeping abreast of program developments, study needs, and providing information and testimony as required.
• Stay current in industry technologies and practices, share information and collaborate with state and federal agencies (including CDPHE, DWR, and EPA), and support outreach efforts with the Commission, operators, the regulated community, and other stakeholders.

• Current or former State employment experience.
• Experience with permitting, regulatory compliance, or program development.
• Knowledge and/or experience with geothermal energy, carbon capture and storage, or a related energy sector.
• Experience in the technical review of environmental and/or subsurface data and the ability to translate it into plain language for diverse audiences.
• Effective communication, technical writing, and research proficiency.
• Experience with data management and analysis, ideally in an energy or similar context.
• Conducting scientific research, writing scientific reports, and communicating results to a variety of audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with ECMC rules and regulations and regulatory processes.
• Customer service experience working and collaborating with industry partners, regulatory agencies, and other internal/external stakeholders.

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
• OR a combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to six (6) years.
• Substitutions:
  Additional appropriate education may substitute for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Hybrid:
  This position will work from a home office with occasional travel to the main Denver office and other locations for meetings as directed by the supervisor.

• Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
• This is a Remote/Hybrid position; selected candidates must be willing and able to 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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a state vehicle.

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. The State of Colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The Department of Natural Resources is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.