OMI Pipeline Safety Inspector (Envir. Prot. Spec. II): DORA/Public Utilities Commission Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5052629) Apply  OMI Pipeline Safety Inspector (Envir. Prot. Spec. II): DORA/Public Utilities Commission Salary $6,342.00 - $7,610.00 Monthly Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number SGA-5170-08/25 Department Department of Regulatory Agencies Division Public Utilities Commission Opening Date 08/22/2025 Closing Date 9/12/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 1560 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Jacob Friend: jacob.friend@state.co.us Hiring Pay Rate The salary range posted for this position is $6,342 - $7,610/monthly; although a salary range is listed, hiring salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. 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. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information Hybrid Workplace Arrangement: Although this position will be designated under the department’s hybrid workplace program, it will still be required to report to the department office on a scheduled basis and at the discretion of the supervisor, based on business need. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado. Consumer protection is our mission. DORA values and promotes diversity, supporting a workplace that is inclusive of people from different backgrounds and experiences; creating an environment that is reflective of our communities; promoting positive relationships; and putting forth unique perspectives to fulfill our mission. + Employer-sponsored RTD EcoPass, with offices located at Civic Center Plaza, above the RTD Civic Center station and just a few blocks from RTD light rail. + Extensive work-life programs such as flexible schedules, training and professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects, and more! + Employee wellness programs, including the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), which provides free, confidential counseling services. + Bike-to-work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks. + Flexible retirement benefits, including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. + Medical and Dental Health Insurance for employees and optional coverage for their dependents. + Life Insurance for employees, and optional coverage for their dependents. + Paid Time Off, including 11 paid holidays. + Short- and long-term disability coverage. + Tuition assistance program. Check out our excellent benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) package! Description of Job The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) serves the public interest by effectively regulating energy and water utilities and facilities, telecommunications, transportation, gas pipeline safety, and rail and transit safety so that the people of Colorado receive safe, reliable, and reasonably-priced services consistent with the economic, environmental and social values of our state. This requires balancing the needs of customers and the aforementioned regulated entities. The Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Program (PSP) is charged with confirming compliance with and enforcing the State's intrastate gas pipeline safety regulations to provide public safety to the citizens of Colorado. PSP acts as a pipeline safety advocate to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, for the residents of Colorado and the gas pipeline industry. PSP operates and upholds the standards under the Federal Authority of United States Department of Transportation and its Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, known as PHMSA. The PUC follows national standards and inspects and monitors intrastate gas pipeline system operators under the review of PHMSA. Regulated facilities include transmission, distribution, gathering, master metered operators, liquefied natural gas and liquefied propane gas systems. Position : SGA 5170 This position exists to conduct inspection of pipeline operator maintenance and construction jobs, participates and share lessons learned in damage prevention discussions in areas of higher pipeline damage, participate in regional Damage Prevention Councils, review excavation damage metrics from available Colorado 811 and PUC data, perform public awareness program evaluations, and assist staff in presentations to the affected stakeholders. In addition, this position has administrative responsibilities involving auditable documentation required by the work unit to determine the compliance or non-compliance of the operators/contractors assigned to this position and work group guidelines. Duties include, but are not limited to: + Auditing jurisdictional pipeline operators’ procedures, processes, and records to verify compliance with applicable pipeline safety regulations; + Identifying areas of non-compliance/deficiency and initiates appropriate course of remedy such as: Operator training, information requests, follow-up inspection, and/or compliance action; + Inspecting pipeline operator facilities, observing field operations, maintenance, and construction activities to verify compliance; + Responding to pipeline incidents, gathering information regarding the incident, and determining necessary steps to be taken to respond, documenting all decisions and actions, and jurisdictional considerations; + Monitoring local and national pipeline safety topics, researching and analyzing Colorado-specific pipeline data, participating in national pipeline safety organizations, and making recommendations to supervisors on safety standards, priorities, processes, and guidelines; + Providing on-site operator training through multiple formats, which includes, but is not limited to, informal discussions about PSP inspection goals and initiatives and invitations from operators to clarify and detail expectations, nuances of state and federal rules, and programmatic initiatives. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (MQs): There are two ways to qualify for this position: 1) Experience OR 2) A Combination of Education and Experience Option 1: Experience + Six (6) years of full-time professional* work experience in oil and gas inspection, safety compliance industry, public sector, and/or in a government agency including experience with auditing, quality control, and/or investigating transit-related work (i.e accidents, incidents, occurrences, and hazards). Option 2: A Combination of Education AND Experience + Associate’s Degree and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in applied science, mathematics, engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental policy, environmental studies, natural resource management, public health, political science, or a field of study related to the work assignment; AND + Four (4) years of full-time professional* work experience in oil and gas inspection, safety compliance industry, public sector, and/or in a government agency, including experience with auditing, quality control, and/or investigating transit-related work (i.e accidents, incidents, occurrences, and hazards). OR + Bachelor’s Degree and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in applied science, mathematics, engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental policy, environmental studies, natural resource management, public health, political science, or a field of study related to the work assignment; AND + Two (2) years of full-time professional* work experience in oil and gas inspection, safety compliance industry, public sector, and/or in a government agency, including experience with auditing, quality control, and/or investigating transit-related work (i.e accidents, incidents, occurrences, and hazards). Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL , as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. Part time experience will be prorated. SUBSTITUTIONS: + Partial credit toward the degree requirement will be given for completed college/university coursework that did not result in a degree. A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study related to the work assignment will substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement. *Professional work involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment and personal accountability and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is: uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods. Preferred Qualifications : + Five (5) or more years of experience working in the gas and/or oil industries, and/or with a gas and/or oil regulatory government agency; + Demonstrated state government experience working to support a public safety program by ensuring compliance with program safety standards; + Demonstrated experience in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying, and explaining laws, rules, policies, and procedures; + Experience working with and knowledge of the industries and entities regulated by the PUC (i.e. energy and water utilities and facilities, telecommunications, transportation, gas pipeline safety, and rail-and-transit safety, etc.); + Completed U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) training, Qualification (TQ) certification, and/or computer-based training (CBT) through the federal pipeline safety program; + Demonstrated experience conducting audits of written programs to ensure compliance with regulations; + Pipeline compliance experience, including completing compliance follow-up as necessary to achieve operator compliance with pipeline safety regulations; + Demonstrated experience documenting operator and system parameters affecting compliance and risk (e.g., maps, operating pressures, pipeline vintage, operating characteristics, state of compliance programs, etc.); + Demonstrated experience performing field verification inspections on units based on GPS and section identification of areas of concern/increased risk/emerging issues; + Master’s degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, or public health. Required Competencies: The following knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics are required competencies and may be considered during the selection process (including examination and/or interview): + Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to convey information to various stakeholders in a clear, accurate, and concise written manner; + Demonstrated verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey information to audiences in a concise manner; + Demonstrated attention to detail; + Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, including having the ability to evaluate evidence and applicable information in order to apply knowledge and identify the level of compliance; + Sound judgment and the ability to determine the appropriate course of action on a routine basis; + Interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders; + Knowledge of the state and federal pipeline safety regulations, pipeline safety program guidelines, Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act, and/or PHMSA regulations; + Ability to identify emerging issues, anticipate trends, and provide recommendations on strategies to minimize risk impacts; + Ability to conduct research and gather pertinent information; + Demonstrated prioritization skills, including planning, organizing tasks, and managing work assignments; + Demonstrated time management skills, including the ability to multi-task to effectively manage competing and constantly changing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines; + Ability to represent the department and the PUC in a positive, professional, objective manner, and support a positive workplace environment; + Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by workplace principles, practices and behaviors as internally identified and defined by the division and department; + Demonstrated ability to read, understand, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules, policies, and procedures; + Ability to travel independently, including work in-office, as required by business needs and scheduled by the supervisor; + Integrity and high ethical standards; + Accountability, reliability, including attendance; + Ability to maintain confidential, controversial, or sensitive information; + Self-starter, including the ability to work independently, learn new processes, utilize own knowledge and that of supervisor, and complete work with minimal supervision; + Demonstrated professional demeanor; + Knowledge and understanding in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, etc.), and Google Suite (Doc’s, Sheets, Slides, etc). Conditions of Employment: Candidates who fail to meet the conditions of employment will be removed from consideration. + The successful passing of a reference check and/or, if required, a background check. + A reference check may include but is not limited to: contacting previous and current supervisors to verify employment and discuss performance, a review of the personnel file, a review of the performance record, a review of job-related public information,etc. + The type of background check depends on the job duties of the position, and can include a review of any criminal record, credit report, and/or driving record. + Ability to travel independently, including work in-office, as required by business need and scheduled by the supervisor. + Applicants must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado driver's license and the ability and willingness to travel independently. You must include your State of Colorado driver's license number on your application in order to be considered. Travel is required up to 25% of the time, including traveling overnight and staying out over weekends when required. Supplemental Information PLEASE READ - Required Application Materials Interested individuals must submit the following online: 1. A completed State of Colorado Application (log-in to your current NeoGov account or create a NeoGov account to complete the online application). Note: Incomplete applications, including incomplete work history sections or "see résumé," "see attachment," or "see addendum" statements, will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form. 2. A current email address on your application, as all communication pertaining to this position will be conducted via email. Please set up your email to accept messages from info@governmentjobs.com and ‘@state.co.us’ addresses, and check your email often. Note: The department cannot guarantee the successful delivery of email, including incorrect filtering into junk mail folders. 3. A detailed cover letter , explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this. Comparative Analysis Process: Structured Application Review Part of, if not the entire, comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials; Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application and cover letter, you describe the extent to which you possess the education, experience, and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the required and/or preferred qualifications/competencies. You are also encouraged to attach additional documents to that effect. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect your score and prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants. Part of the comparative analysis process and/or the interview process may be conducted through remote video conferencing (i.e. Google Meet, Zoom, etc.) Veterans’ Preference : Candidates who wish to assert Veterans’ Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 to their application. Failure to do so will result in being denied Veterans Preference. PLEASE NOTE: Former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through competitive examination of merit and fitness. Failure to include the required information, failure to follow instructions, and/or failure to submit materials by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. ADAAA Accommodations : DORA 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 dora_adacoordinator@state.co.us . Check out our excellent benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) package! THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES While a salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work. Appeal Rights : 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, US Mail, faxed or hand-delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment 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 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. 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 agency's 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. 01 DORA Q1: Please provide your Social Security Number. NOTE: This information will be kept strictly confidential and is only accessible to Human Resources Personnel. 02 DORA Q2: Are you a current or previous State of Colorado employee? Enter "yes" or "no" in the space provided. If "yes", enter 1) the State agency name, 2) dates of employment, and 3) your official classification title. 03 DORA Q3: If you are a current or former State of Colorado classified employee, have you ever been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation)? NOTE: Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application. Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position. + N/A - I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee. + YES, I have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation). + NO, I have NEVER been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation). 04 DORA Q4: Current or Former Classified Employees: Are you a transfer, non-disciplinary (voluntary) demotion, or reinstatement applicant? + Yes + No + N/A - I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee. 05 DORA Q5: VETERAN'S PREFERENCE NOTE: If you are not eligible for/seeking Veteran's Preference, please skip down to the bottom and select option "N/A". REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans' Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 reflecting dates of service, type of discharge, and, if appropriate, a campaign badge or service medal. If information regarding a campaign badge or service medal is necessary to award preference points and is not reflected on the DD214, other documents reflecting the grade or medal must be provided. Other types of documentation may be required for ten point preference. *Note 1: For a complete list of service dates and campaigns used in awarding preference points visit: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vgmedal2.htm **Note 2: Medal holders and Gulf War veterans who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered active duty on or after October 14, 1982, without having previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty; must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty. ***Note 3: Effective October 1, 1980, military retirees at or above the rank of major or equivalent, are not entitled to preference unless they qualify as disabled veterans. Reservists who are retired from the Reserves but are not receiving retirement pay are not considered "retired military" for purposes of veterans' preference. REMINDER: Proof of eligibility must be provided before points are allowed. Please attach documentation to your application. If you have not done so, please go back and do so now. Veteran's Preference points WILL NOT be applied without the appropriate documentation. PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: + N/A - I am not eligible for/seeking Veteran's Preference. + A) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During any war declared by Congress + B) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During the period April 28, 1952, through July 1, 1955; + C) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: For more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; + D) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During the Gulf War period beginning August 2, 1990, and ending January 2, 1992; + E) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: For more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or, + F) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized*, such as El Salvador, Lebanon, Granada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti. + G) I have served on active duty in the Armed Forces at any time and have a present service connected disability or are receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension from the military or the Department of Veterans Affairs; or + H) I am a Purple Heart recipient; + I) I am the spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service-connected disability; + J) I am the unmarried widow/widower of certain deceased veterans; and + K) I am the mother of a veteran who died in service or who is permanently and totally disabled. 06 DORA Q6: Part of the required application materials includes a detailed cover letter, explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this. Q: Have you included this cover letter as an attachment to your application? (If not, you may go back and do so now). Yes, I have attached the required cover letter explaining how I meet the required competencies and how my accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make me a good fit for this position; I may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this. No, I have not attached the required cover letter to my application. Note: I understand that failure to include this information and follow instructions may prevent me from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants. + Yes + No 07 DORA Q7: Do you currently possess an associate's or bachelor's degree in applied science, mathematics, engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental policy, environmental studies, natural resource management, public health, political science, or a field of study related to the work assignment? If so, please list the type of degree below. 08 DORA Q8: If you are using experience to qualify, please describe in detail how you meet the following minimum qualifications: Six (6) years of full-time professional* work experience in oil and gas inspection, safety compliance industry, public sector, and/or in a government agency, including experience with auditing, quality control, and/or investigating transit-related work (i.e accidents, incidents, occurrences, and hazards). Note: If you answered yes to DORA Q7 with an associate's degree, the experience requirement is four (4) years. If you answered yes to DORA Q7 with a bachelor's degree, the experience requirement is two (2) years. 09 DORA Q9: Please explain IN DETAIL how you meet the following preferred qualification: Five (5) or more years of experience working in the gas and/or oil industries, and/or with a gas and/or oil regulatory government agency. 10 DORA Q10: Please explain IN DETAIL how you meet the following preferred qualification: Demonstrated state government experience working to support a public safety program by ensuring compliance with program safety standards. 11 DORA Q11: Please explain IN DETAIL how you meet the following preferred qualification: Demonstrated experience in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying, and explaining laws, rules, policies, and procedures, 12 DORA Q12: Please explain IN DETAIL how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience working with and knowledge of the industries and entities regulated by the PUC (i.e. energy and water utilities and facilities, telecommunications, transportation, gas pipeline safety, and rail-and-transit safety, etc.). 13 DORA Q13: Please explain IN DETAIL how you meet the following preferred qualification: Completed U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) training, Qualification (TQ) certification, and/or computer-based training (CBT) through the federal pipeline safety program. 14 DORA Q14: Please explain IN DETAIL how you meet the following preferred qualification: Demonstrated experience conducting audits of written programs to ensure compliance with regulations. 15 DORA Q15: Please explain IN DETAIL how you meet the following preferred qualification: Pipeline compliance experience, including completing compliance follow-up as necessary to achieve operator compliance with pipeline safety regulations. 16 DORA Q16: Please explain IN DETAIL how you meet the following preferred qualification: Demonstrated experience documenting operator and system parameters affecting compliance and risk (e.g., maps, operating pressures, pipeline vintage, operating characteristics, state of compliance programs, etc.). 17 DORA Q17: Please explain IN DETAIL how you meet the following preferred qualification: Demonstrated experience performing field verification inspections on units based on GPS and section identification of areas of concern/increased risk/emerging issues. 18 DORA Q18: Please explain IN DETAIL how you meet the following preferred qualification: Master’s degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, or public health. 19 DORA Q19: The salary range posted for this position is $76,104 - $91,320/annually ($6,342 - $7,610/monthly); while appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum, the salary will be set based on the qualifications of the candidate appointed and relevant factors. Please share your salary expectations below. 20 DORA Q20: Although this position will be designated under the department's hybrid workplace program, it will still be required to report to the department office on a scheduled basis and at the discretion of the supervisor, based on business needs. Would you be able to do this? 21 DORA Q21: If you move forward in this process and are selected for this position, what is the earliest date that you would be able to start? Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email