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

Job Duties

• Support the evaluation, drafting, and editing of carbon sequestration or deep geothermal permits, including assisting with environmental and technical reviews for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with ECMC rules.
• Ensure potential projects are designed to operate safely and comply with ECMC rules, elevating unique projects to senior staff or the Attorney General’s office for additional consultation when necessary.
• Develop and implement review tools, guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and other media related to carbon storage and deep geothermal permitting and reporting.
• Identify data gaps and inconsistencies in permit applications, request missing data, and capture information that is not readily available in electronic forms.
• Provide scientific support for the development and implementation of deep geothermal and CCS regulations, programs, and associated studies.
• Review scientific literature, conference proceedings, and technical proposals; stay current on program developments and provide information and testimony as required.
• Collaborate with other state and federal agencies (CDPHE, DWR, EPA) and support outreach efforts with the Commission, operators, regulated community, and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 experience equal to six (6) years. Additional appropriate education substitutes for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Current or former Colorado 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 translation into plain language for diverse audiences.
• Effective communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience with data management and analysis, ideally in an energy context.
• Conducting scientific research, writing reports, and communicating results to varied 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 stakeholders.

Hybrid:
Work primarily 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.
• Remote/Hybrid position; the selected candidate must be willing to occasionally report to 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801, Denver, CO or other designated locations.
• Former Colorado state employees must have concluded employment in good standing to be eligible for rehire.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States is required; non‑resident sponsorship is not provided.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license required if operating a state vehicle.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success. We encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to inclusive work environments and to hiring based on merit and fitness.

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