Colorado Department of Transportation

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

This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of 06/30/2028.

The position may be extended depending upon funding availability and will be eligible for full benefits.

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 mission of the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) is to regulate the development and production of oil and gas, deep geothermal resources, the capture and sequestration of carbon, and the underground storage of natural gas in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources.

This work unit both directs and provides the technical support for the Colorado Oil and Gas Information System (COGIS), which is a complex system of data, tools, and processes used to collect, report, analyze, and model Colorado oil and gas information. The data includes GIS data; tabular data, including well locations, depth, completion intervals, construction data, production records, inspection data, environmental information, reclamation data, etc.; electronic content (documents/spreadsheets/photographs/etc.); complaints; financial assurance information; website information; and, information workflow tools and processes.

The work unit either manages or provides leadership to the subject matter based ECMC Units (Community Relations, Compliance, Cumulative Impacts & Energy Transition, Enforcement, Engineering, Environmental, Finance, Hearings, Orphaned Well Program, Planning & Permitting, Strategic Development, Strategic QA/QC), other departments, federal agencies and public information groups regarding what data is available, how that information is used, and how to access the information for a number of different purposes ranging from simple public interest to sophisticated modeling and data collaboration. The group is responsible for identifying application development needs and liaising with OIT staff and/or outside contractors to obtain the required development.

Description of Job

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

Position Summary: The ECMC COGIS Project Manager will manage replacement of ECMC’s information system as part of a three-year IT Capital project. With guidance from the ECMC Information and Applied Technology Manager and Deputy Director for Strategic Services, the position will use advanced project management skills to lead ECMC through the modernization of the Colorado Oil and Gas Information System (COGIS).

Key roles of the position include:

• Facilitating selection of the external vendor via the Request for Proposals (RFP) process
• Liaising with an external vendor and OIT to ensure the ECMC business needs and requirements of the IT Capital project are met.

Technical components of the project will include:

• Migration of the database to the cloud from the current on-premises hosted environment
• Re-design of the database to embrace industry-leading operational practices,
• Configure ECMC web applications for compatibility with the modernized environment and accessibility best practices.

The position will implement a suitable project management methodology including risk management and effective communication oversight.

COGIS Modernization Project and Product Management:

• Senior Project Manager and the delegated Staff Authority over the ECMC COGIS Data Modernization project, requiring expertise in data system technologies and best project management practices.
• Review, analyze, and communicate updates on applications, systems, products and timelines.
• Provide regular progress and status reports to management and stakeholders and identify and notify leadership of impediments with recommended actions or revisions to remove them.
• Examine work processes, progress, and workflows to identify gaps and opportunities to create or improve internal operational effectiveness, compliance, and efficiency in service delivery.
• Draft and present recommended changes to resolve problems and improve service to branch management and other product managers, implement approved changes, and evaluate and present results to management.
• Track operating and personal services expenditures for assigned product budgets, verify availability of funds and approve expenditures, and provide regular status reports to the manager.
• Maintain, prioritize, and refine the product backlog to ensure it reflects the most valuable and relevant features of the product.
• Manage risk and complete project on time and within budget
• Help establish product requirements that align with business needs.
• Oversee and manage the Request for Proposals (RFP) process to select a vendor.
• Liaise with the Product Owner, RFP Leadership Workgroup and OIT.

COGIS Modernization Project Stakeholder & Vendor Management:

• Work closely with stakeholders, vendors, and OIT to communicate clear requirements, clarify user stories, and keep projects on track.
• This position also serves as the liaison between management and users to ensure implemented solutions function properly and assess work processes to ensure they function adequately and as intended.

COGIS Modernization Project Risk Management:

• The position will identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans for the COGIS Modernization project.ensuring the established project timeline is met.
• Monitor and control project risks continuously in line with the business risk tolerance and adjust milestones accordingly.
• The position will present to ECMC leadership any issues or roadblocks using cadence as established with leadership

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.

This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of 06/30/2028.

The position may be extended depending upon funding availability and will be eligible for full benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Nine (9) years of relevant experience in IT project or program management, software testing, application development, data management, information technology or another occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education in computer science, IT project management, information technology, information systems management, and/or relevant experience in IT project or program management software testing, application development, data management, information technology or another occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to nine (9) years.

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.

Class Code Project Manager

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive technical project management experience including coordination of team members, vendors and leadership during a multi-year project.
• Technical knowledge of SQL database environments and design, cloud hosting, and application development.
• Proficient in using standard project management methods (Agile) and tools (Azure DevOps, Asana).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong customer service experience. Ability to relay complex information to a group or individuals.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, risk management, and time management skills are essential.
• Government or industry experience with system upgrades and/or custom application implementations.
• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a Colorado resident at time of employment.
• 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.
• This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of 06/30/2028.
• The position may be extended depending upon funding availability.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

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

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. 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. 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.

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

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