NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
ECMC Permit Completion Specialist (PSRS II)
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$76K/yr - $91K/yr
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Permit Completion Specialist for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. This role involves reviewing applications for oil and gas permits, ensuring compliance with geological conditions and ECMC regulations, and acting as a liaison between operators and the public regarding geological and geographical questions.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
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Responsibilities
This position reviews applications to determine the permit conditions necessary to address the geological conditions at the location of the proposed well or unit
This position reviews spacing applications to locate and drill oil and gas wells to determine that: the Operator has the right to access the target minerals; the geographical location and geological orientation of the well will actually produce the minerals which the Operator has a right to access; and, the Operator has all permissions required by any relevant local government
Confirm the well bore configuration and alignment does not impact existing oil and gas wells, determine whether the application conforms with Commission rules, spacing orders, and local government processes
Determine if an agreement is in place to remediate damages or, if no agreement is in place, verify there is adequate financial assurance in place for surface damages
This position also reviews drilling permit applications to ensure that they comply with all current State and Federal laws and meet all current ECMC stipulated requirements for approval to move forward
Evaluate the surface use agreements for valid surface owner protection and waiving of rights established by ECMC rules and to ensure that both parties (the surface owner(s) and operator) have formally agreed to the terms of the agreement
Acts as the primary liaison to operators and the public regarding: general geological and geographical questions related to the production of oil and gas in Colorado; Commission rules, Orders or Policies that might impact contemplated or submitted applications; and, accessing and understanding geologic and geographic information maintained by the Commission
Once a well has been drilled and completed, this position reviews the information submitted by the Operator regarding where and how the well was drilled as well as where and how the well was completed
Qualification
Required
Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years
Preferred
Current or former state experience relevant to this position
Familiarity with WebForms
Familiarity with ECMC rules and regulations
Experience with oil and gas pooling, correlative rights and spacing issues, leasing, surface use agreements, or similar 'Landman' type duties
Technical background in the oil and gas industry in order to understand the scientific and technical concepts involved
Knowledge of and experience in applying, researching, analyzing, and interpreting the law (State and Federal), constitutions, statutes, rules, conceptual models, professional standards, and legal precedents, in order to determine their relationship to the question or policy at issue
Excellent organizational skills in conjunction with the ability to multi-task with adaptability and flexibility, to manage a technical workload with shifting priorities
High attention to detail and strong time management skills
Skilled in writing factual material to present technical information, describe difficult concepts, and explain complex situations
Ability to communicate and work with various audiences, such as the general public, professionals, consultants, and staff, in a politically sensitive environment, while being perceptive to their needs, priorities, and commitments
Ability to conceptualize, analyze, and evaluate information gathered from communication with diverse perspectives, observations, and experience, in order to guide actions and to make informed, logical decisions
Basic Project Management skills in order to maintain self motivation
Experience using Zoom and Adobe Acrobat
Benefits
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
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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