ECMC - Flowline & Facility Integrity Supervisor (PE II)

ECMC - Flowline & Facility Integrity Supervisor (PE II)

Salary

$108,156.00 - $129,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PHA 00125 10/26

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Energy & Carbon Management Commission

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Hybrid - 1120 Lincoln St suite 801, Denver, CO 80203, USA

Hiring Pay Rate

Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Catie.Weber@state.co.us

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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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 https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us 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

For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits

About Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC):

The Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) regulates the development and production of Colorados natural resources, including oil and gas, geothermal energy, and carbon capture and storage. The ECMCs mission is to do so in a way that protects the environment, public health, safety, and welfare.

The Engineering Unit ensures oil and gas development complies with professional engineering standards and the Energy and Carbon Management Commission's (ECMC) rules and regulations. This ensures groundwater protection during oil and gas well drilling and completions and environmental protection during production operations. The Engineering Unit administers the delegated United States Environmental Protection Agencies Class II Underground Injection Control program for the responsible disposal of exploration and production waste.

The Flowline and Facility Integrity Team in the Engineering Unit oversees the integrity of on and off location flowlines (including mapping) and production equipment such as tanks to prevent spills and releases. The Flowline and Facility Integrity Team collaborates often with other ECMC groups, such as the Environmental Unit, on inspecting instances of integrity failure and reviewing root cause of spills and releases and preventative measures the operator will undertake to prevent failure reoccurrence. ECMC has established rigorous protective standards for installing, registering, monitoring, and operating on and off location flowlines and the Flowline and Facility Integrity Team is responsible for ensuring those standards are met. The Flowline and Facility Integrity Team provides regulatory oversight from inception to abandonment.

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Description of Job

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

The purpose of this position is to oversee the Flowline and Facility Integrity Team to ensure that the protective mission of the agency is carried out. As a Professional Engineer, this position is responsible for ensuring that the 1100-Series rules are administered in accordance with the direction from the state legislature and in accordance with executive branch priorities.

The Supervisor is empowered to lead operator focused field- or area-wide investigations of flowlines and facility integrity; develop new guidance or policies when new procedures are necessary to implement ECMC Rules, Regulations, or Orders of the Commission; submit technical recommendations directly to the Engineering Manager or the Director for approval: and assist the Engineering Manager or the Director in gaining compliance with ECMC Rules and Regulations through enforcement.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides guidance and support to both field inspectors and professional engineer and technician in matters involving compliance with ECMC rules and regulations and what constitutes best engineering practices.
• Manages the Flowline and Facility Integrity program specifically with protections as it relates to flowline integrity and mapping, including engaging with other partners to remain abreast of new methods, new technologies, and evolving regulations.
• Manages and ensures efficient work flow for the processing of forms as well as other internal agency requests.
• Direct staff in performing special inspections or technical engineering functions; review recommendations and approvals made by staff; and provide guidance, support and direction to staff to help gain voluntary compliance from oil and gas operators.
• Assess complaints to determine if a joint response with other work groups or units is appropriate, and determine whether the complaint has merit through field inspections, document review, and interviews.
• Initiate formal enforcement procedures against operators who do not comply with ECMC rules and regulations.
• Processes assigned WebForms or eForms, especially Form 4 Sundry Notices that pertain to the Flowline and Facility Integrity Team.

Other Duties Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.

AND

Two (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position, one of which must have been as a licensed professional engineer.

Substitutions

Appropriate education in addition to that required for the professional engineer license will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

• Knowledge and/or experience with Colorado oil and gas industry, including current rules and regulations.

• Knowledge and/or experience with ECMC rules, regulations, and regulatory processes.

• Experience supervising and leading diverse teams.

• Professional experience managing complaints, to include conflict resolution.

• Professional experience with flowlines/pipelines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, to include public speaking.

• Experience managing multiple projects with differing deadlines in order to meet agency needs.

• Experience negotiating and/or enforcing rules and regulations.

• Experience using webforms.

The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:

(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)

• Hybrid: This position will work from a home office with occasional travel to the main Denver office and/or around the state for meetings and/or hearings as directed by the unit Manager.

Conditions of Employment:

• Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
• This is a Remote/Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate must be willing and able to, at times, report to the office at 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 - Denver, CO or other locations for meetings, training, and projects as directed by the unit Manager.
• Former employees of the state of Colorado must have concluded employment in good standing to be eligible for rehire.
• You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
• Travel to out of town hearings of the ECMC, with the possibility of overnight stays will be required.
• Must have and maintain valid licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado drivers license if operating a State vehicle.

Supplemental Information

The Assessment Process

• All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

• Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.

• Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

• This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

E-Verify

DNR uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical Help

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agencys contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQs at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident?

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• No

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If you are a veteran who is eligible for preference points, did you upload/attach your DD-214? Veterans who wish to seek disability preference points based on a service related disability must submit acceptable documentation to support your claim for veterans preference (exclude specific/private medical information).

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

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Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.

• I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
• I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).
• I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position:

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If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).

• Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
• No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.
• Not Applicable

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Did you upload your résumé and cover letter to this on-line application?

• Yes
• No

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Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

• Yes
• No

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Please describe any knowledge and/or experience you have with flowlines/pipelines, their standards, and applications:

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Please describe any experience you have applying rules or laws that would be relevant to this position:

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Please describe your knowledge of and/or experience with the oil and gas industry:

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Please describe your approach to creating a high-performing team:

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Please describe your professional experience in supervising and/or leading a team, including any lessons learned from the experience:

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Please describe your experience managing numerous projects, each with distinct timelines:

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Please describe why you feel that you would be the ideal candidate for this position:

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Do you or your family have any private interests that could result in a conflict of interest or perceived conflict of interest with the job duties of this position, OR any familial relations with anyone at DNR/ECMC?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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