ECMC - West OWP Environmental Protection Specialist II
Denver, Denver County, Colorado, 80202, USA
Listed on 2026-09-07
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer
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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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, 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
The Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) Orphaned Well Program (OWP) identifies, prioritizes, and addresses "Orphaned" oil and gas wells, locations, and production facilities statewide for which there are no known responsible parties or for which financial assurance instruments have been claimed. If not addressed, these oil and gas locations have the potential to impact surface and groundwater resources, impair surface owners' agricultural or development activities, harm wildlife, emit atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHGs), or endanger public health and safety.
Funding through state financial assurance claims, the Orphaned Well Mitigation Enterprise (OWME), and federal grant programs enables OWP to plug wells, decommission and remove production equipment, investigate and remediate soil and groundwater contamination, install safety infrastructure, and execute full surface reclamation. While ECMC rules, policies, and industry standards guide this work, unique site conditions frequently require the development of custom technical solutions and adaptive practices.
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This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
The Position serves as the OWP Western Region Environmental Specialist, responsible for designing, managing, and implementing Phase 3 environmental activities (site investigations and soil/groundwater remediation) at orphaned oil and gas locations. Because orphaned sites lack active operators, the Position prepares, submits, and executes environmental work plans, permits, technical specifications, and regulatory reports on behalf of ECMC.
Many legacy sites fail to meet modern environmental standards due to prolonged neglect or outdated construction practices. The Position evaluates complex hydrogeological and environmental data to design site-specific remediation plans that ensure full protection of public health, safety, welfare, and environmental resources. The Position manages environmental contractors, oversees field operations, tracks project budgets and schedules, responds to public or surface owner environmental complaints, and coordinates third-party…
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