ECMC Compliance Inspector; EPST II - Northeast Colorado

ECMC Compliance Inspector (EPST II) - Northeast Colorado

Join to apply for the ECMC Compliance Inspector (EPST II) - Northeast Colorado role at the State of Colorado. 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?

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources manages and conserves natural resources for the benefit of people today and tomorrow. Its mission balances development with conservation to provide opportunities for current and future generations. Read more about the work we do at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.

• 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 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 ECMC’s mission is to do so in a way that protects the environment, public health, safety, and welfare.

• Compare conditions of approval for oil and gas location permits, production well permits, injection well permits, waste management facility permits, waste management plans, remediation plans, plugging and abandonment plans, and technical well information against as‑is field installations and construction activity to determine whether or not the installed facility complies with the permit conditions and Commission rules;
• Respond to inquiries from the public and investigate complaints regarding the compliance status of oil and gas facilities;
• Refer onsite environmental and engineering issues that require additional review or investigation to the Environmental or Engineering Units for follow up investigation;
• Collect initial “screening level” samples (soil, oily waste, soil gas, etc.) or if necessary, request assistance from the Environmental Unit;
• Design procedures, and work with the IT and Information Managers and Enforcement Advisors to develop forms and processes for efficiently managing and tracking inspection and enforcement information;
• Evaluate and determine whether recommendations from other stakeholders that have been incorporated as COAs into an approved permit are appropriate and needed to protect public health safety, welfare, and the environment including wildlife resources;
• Monitor field operations under the EPA delegated UIC program;
• Initiate enforcement actions when compliance cannot be obtained cooperatively;
• Negotiate enforcement actions to pursue cooperative settlement;
• Prosecute contested enforcement actions before Hearing Officer or Commission;
• Train industry, local government, land owners, environmental groups, and other interested parties on operating procedures that comply with ECMC rules and orders;
• Educate operators on issues and methods for minimizing and mitigating impacts from surface disturbance related to oil and gas operations;
• Provide technical knowledge and guidance to the regulated community and Local Governmental Designees;
• Identify orphaned wells and wells sites and refer to Orphaned Well Program;
• 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 Commission rules and the Colorado Oil and Gas Act.
• Represent the ECMC…