ECMC - Quality Assurance Manager (Program Management II)

ECMC - Quality Assurance Manager (Program Management II)

Salary

$96,852.00 - $154,968.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PHA 00036 07/26

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Energy & Carbon Management Commission

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

8/23/2026 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.

This Unit protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources through three core functions. First, it ensures industry compliance through adequate financial assurance and accurate conservation levy and production reporting. Second, it drives excellence and continuous improvement at ECMC by evaluating and enhancing internal business processes and systems to assist the agency as a whole in meeting the ever changing and expanding expectations of the evolving mission and regulations. Third, it supports field operations by managing staff vehicles, administering the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) program for detailed site evaluations, and providing the safety equipment necessary to protect ECMC personnel.

Description of Job

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

This position plays a critical role by defining the long-term goals, operational vision, and operational needs of the Unit. In this capacity, the position leads workforce planning and resource allocation to ensure optimal staffing levels, while continually analyzing and refining business processes to maximize organizational efficiency. Additionally, the position serves as a key decision-maker regarding regulatory compliance, regularly evaluating complex operational data and site findings to render formal determinations on compliance issues. When serious or persistent non-compliance is identified, this position exercises decisive judgment to escalate matters for administrative or legal enforcement referral.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

• Assign business analysts to work with units within the agency to ensure that each unit is supported and has the tools and technology needed to effectively meet the agency's mission while also helping to ensure that the work product of the unit is understandable and works for all within the agency.
• Manages competing operational demands when multiple units require simultaneous business process mapping, resource allocation, and improvement while relying on agency mission priorities, resource availability metrics, and cross-unit risk assessments to determine project urgency.
• Creates and updates the auditing processes required to measure the success of and provide QA/QC accountability to the Commission and other relevant internal and external stakeholders related to systems, processes, policies, procedures, and data.
• Determines the appropriate quality control methodologies to evaluate team outputs and decides when, how, and for which staff members targeted QA/QC training programs should be designed and implemented.
• Collaborates with the Fleet/Drone Safety Coordinator to chart the course for the agency's Drone program and oversees critical operational resources, including establishing policy frameworks and oversight for State Fleet policy and management to optimize vehicle usage, as well as continuously reviewing field safety equipment deployment to maintain optimal staff protection and readiness.
• This position oversees staff to establish audit processes for the financial assurance, production reporting and conservation levy programs prior to and after the rollout of automated electronic auditing tools, while concurrently reviewing and formulating formal recommendations for the approval or denial of financial assurance plans.
• Provides leadership and daily direction/supervision for the ongoing operations of the QA/QC Unit, including direct supervision of the Financial Assurance and Audit Supervisor, Senior Business Analyst, Quality Assurance Professional and Drone, Fleet and Safety Coordinator.

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:

Experience Only:

Nine (9) 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 relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to nine (9) years

(Relevant degrees would include but are not limited to: Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Actuary, etc., Relevant experience would include but is not limited to: auditor, business forecast planning, program and/or project management, etc.)

Substitutions:

Additional appropriate education 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..

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

• Change management experience.

• Experience leading and/or supervising teams of diverse backgrounds, job duties, and deadlines.

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

• Business analyst experience.

• Regulatory compliance or risk management experience.

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 around the state for meetings as directed by their Supervisor.

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 their Supervisor.
• 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.
• 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?

• Yes
• No

02

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

06

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

08

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.

• I accept and understand.

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Please describe your experience leading others, specifically any experience you have implementing and overseeing change management within or between different work groups:

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Please describe any experience you have working in regulatory compliance, specifically adhering to policies, laws and regulations:

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Please describe any professional business analyst experience you have and any lessons learned through these experiences:

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Please describe your knowledge of and/or experience of ECMCs role within the State of Colorado and how it pertains to renewable energy efforts:

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Please describe your experience leading and/or managing others, including lessons learned and strategies used for positive results:

14

Please describe any experience you have in promoting and maintaining a safety first culture with creating standards and/or protocols:

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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:

Required Question

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