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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 athttps://dnr.colorado.gov/about-usto 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 What is the State Land Board. The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners manages Colorado's state trust land assets.

The agency's mission is to protect and enhance Colorado's state trust lands with ambition and ingenuity to perpetually generate reasonable and consistent revenue for public schools. The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners manages leasing and stewardship of Colorado's three million acres of state trust land assets and four million acres of trust minerals for the intergenerational benefit of trust beneficiaries. The agency's mission is to protect and enhance Colorado's state trust lands with ambition and ingenuity to perpetually generate reasonable and consistent revenue for public schools.

The Energy Innovation work unit manages the strategic development, leasing and business relationships related to: Oil, gas and solid mineral production Renewable Energy including solar, wind, geothermal, agrivoltaics, and other innovations that emerge Rights-of-way supporting all leasing done by the division Geologic Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Description of Job This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. This position is a supporting Staff member on the Energy Innovation team, specifically under the Oil and Gas Leasing Manager. The position will be responsible for reviewing and approving Communitization Agreements, federal and state unitization proposals, verifying accuracy on division orders, preparing appropriate documentation for lessees, and conducting lease compliance audits.

This position will also review pooling and spacing application notices from the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) related to state trust lands and determine whether to object to applications. Specific Duties Include: Communitization Agreements and Division Orders: This position is the SLB Staff Authority and manages the review, approval, and electronic storage of all Communitization Agreements (CA) related to trust lands. The position reviews CA drilling plans to ensure trust minerals are not stranded or inappropriately developed, verifies state decimal interests in communitized and unitized projects, ensures accuracy of submitted land surveys, and verifies accurate signatory on CAs.

State and Federal Unit Management: The State Land Board participates in 36 federal units. This position will manage the state's participation in existing units and manage communication with federal and state agencies related to these units. The position will be responsible for ensuring unit obligations are met and that state lands will be released from contracted or terminated units.

This position will also be responsible for reviewing propositions to enter new state or federal drilling and exploratory units. Lease Royalty and Compliance Audits: This position will assist with oil and gas lease compliance and royalty audits. The position will be tasked with assisting the Oil and Gas Leasing Manager in auditing various lease provisions.

Duties and obligations may change depending on priorities but will include tasks that verify compliance of lease terms, compliance of royalty payments, and compliance of lease stipulations. This is a Hybrid position - Work is performed from a home office three-four days a week and at the Denver office one-two days a week. However the work requirements of the position may require the selected candidate to report to the office at 1127 Sherman Street - Denver, CO for meetings, training and projects as directed by the supervisor.

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: Seven (7) years of experience in administration functions related to minerals pooling, oil and gas lease compliance and royalty audits, Division Order analyst or landman experience, Communitization Agreements, trust land management, or closely related experience. - OR - A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years.

Related degrees would include studies in natural resources management, environmental studies, engineering, accounting, natural resources law, mathematics or closely related field. 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. This is a Hybrid position - Work is performed from a home office three-four days a week and at the Denver office one-two days a week.

However the work requirements of the position may require the selected candidate to report to the office at 1127 Sherman Street - Denver, CO for meetings, training and projects as directed by the supervisor. Required Competencies: Strong proficiency in mathematical analysis, precision catching inconsistencies and working comfortably with complex numerical datasets Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills Strong oral and written communication skills Organized and professional, with a strong self-motivated work ethic Dependable and trustworthy, uses good judgment and problem solving Adaptable and open to change, contributes with a positive attitude Preferred Qualifications: Current or former State experience relevant to this position Experience reviewing, managing, and processing records related to production of oil, gas, helium, or other mined materials Experience calculating division order interests for oil and gas owners Experience utilizing available public records to review land title records and review recorded documents related to oil, gas, helium and other mined materials Experience in utilizing databases and generating reports as well as retrieving data from state and federal government agencies to validate reports and determine land survey accuracy Proficiency in workplace applications of Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Ability to operate document scanners and appropriately handle fragile documents Conditions of Employment: Colorado residency is required at the time of application. Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position.

(Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR). 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.

A current and valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle and travel is anticipated. Must be willing and able to occasionally exert up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects Willingness and ability to travel across Colorado to: Attend meetings in other state offices and group meetings held around the state.

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.

A salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

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. The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us 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.