ECMC - Western Environmental Supervisor; EPS IV

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.

• 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

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State of Colorado Employee Benefits

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.

The Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) Environmental Unit improves the environmental legacy of oil and gas and carbon energy development in Colorado. This team is responsible for ensuring proper management of exploration and production (E&P) waste, cleanup of spills and releases, reclamation of oil and gas locations, and management of environmental (soil, water, air) data collected across the state. The West Slope Environmental Team inspects and oversees spill and remediation efforts, responds to environmental complaints, leads the effort for permitting of centralized E&P waste management facilities, and project manages activities related to the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to ensure that the interests of the state of Colorado are protected now and for future generations.

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

This position advances the Environmental Unit mission through oversight and implementation of the ECMC 900‑series regulations for the western half of the state. This position supervises a team of Environmental Protection Specialists that inspect and oversee spill and remediation projects, permit Centralized E&P Waste Management Facilities, manage special projects associated with grants and the ECMC Environmental Studies and Mitigation fund, and provides regulatory expertise and support to the Enforcement Unit for environmental matters.

This position is responsible for assigning work to Environmental Protection Specialist staff, including training, monitoring tasks and workload, evaluating and determining geographic work areas, establishing performance objectives and completing annual performance evaluations. This position also works…