Nebraska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission · 1 week ago
Nebraska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Deputy Director
Sidney, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe Nebraska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission is responsible for managing oil and gas resources in the state. They are seeking a Deputy Director to coordinate agency programs, advise on policy, and enforce regulations while overseeing daily administrative functions and representing the agency at public meetings.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Coordinates and monitors agency programs and operations statewide
Advises agency director on program issues and status and assists in developing and administering agency policies and procedures
Serves in an acting capacity of the agency director in his/her absence
Performs related work as assigned
Assists the agency director in the implementation of daily administrative functions with the agency
Administers and enforces laws and regulations pertaining to statewide agency programs and operations
Analyzes and provides input into program changes and direction of new projects
Assists the agency director in preparing the agency budget; monitors and reports on expenditures to ensure adherence to the developed budget
Monitors State and federal legislation that may impact the Commission or the regulated industry; develops and provides testimony before legislative committees
Prepares and finalizes rule changes to ensure continual compliance with related State and federal regulations
Reviews Operator applications and conducts public hearings to approve/deny applications; reviews work of Operators to ensure compliance within related State and federal rules and regulations and assesses fines
Administers the Underground Injection Control Program; develops program goals and objectives and ensures proper implementation through supervised staff
Presents information at public meetings or meetings with other agencies or interested parties to explain agency goals, specific program plans and resource allocation decisions
Promotes the development, production and utilization of oil and gas resources in the State
Represents the agency and the State on national organizations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in earth science, petroleum geology, petroleum engineering or related field plus seven years experience in petroleum engineering including experience in management or program administration
Master's degree in any of the above mentioned field plus five years experience in petroleum engineering including experience in management or program administration
Knowledge of principles and practices of petroleum engineering science and technology
Knowledge of oil and gas reservoirs
Knowledge of State and federal rules and regulations pertaining to petroleum engineering and petroleum geology
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods and coordination of people and resources
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision and staff development
Knowledge of budget administration practices
Skill in communicating to convey information so others will understand
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions
Skill in identifying complex problems to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Ability to learn, apply and interpret agency policies and procedures
Ability to identify and relate pertinent pieces of information to form conclusions
Ability to establish program objectives or performance goals and assess progress
Ability to formulate policies to meet identified needs, goals or objectives
Ability to respond to changes in direction, priorities and agency values
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in critical and/or unexpected situations
Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with agency staff, external partners and the public
Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others
Benefits
Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities
Company
Nebraska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
The Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission is a state agency responsible for regulating the exploration, production, and conservation of oil and natural gas resources within the state of Nebraska.
11-50 employees
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