Arapahoe County's Public Works and Development Department is an American Public Works Association Accredited Agency, the first County in Colorado to obtain this status. Within the Department of Public Works and Development (PWD), we are seeking an Oil and Gas Inspector to join our team in the Planning Division. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a commitment to excellence and a desire to serve the Arapahoe County community as part of our dedicated and dynamic team.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, meaningful work, and a flexible and supportive work environment. Some of the benefits of working for PWD include:

• 15 days (120 hours) of paid vacation per year
• 13 paid holidays (104 hours) and 3 additional floating holidays (24 hours) per year
• 12 days (96 hours) of paid sick leave per year
• Flexible and remote work schedules available
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your professional career
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans – see benefits tab for more detail

The oil and gas inspections program in Arapahoe County is a new program being implemented in 2025, so this is an exciting opportunity to be part of shaping and implementing this new program. This position performs a variety of technical inspection work and reporting to ensure that oil and gas facilities in unincorporated Arapahoe County operate in compliance with local regulations, approval conditions, and Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) rules, regulations, and policies.

For recruiting purposes, this position is being posted as an Oil and Gas Inspector and Senior Oil and Gas Inspector. Candidates will be considered for the highest level for which they qualify. The pay range for an Oil and Gas Inspector is $28.99 to $43.48 and for a Senior Oil and Gas Inspector is $32.48 to $48.70.

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.

The primary responsibilities of an Inspector and Senior Inspector are listed below. The senior-level role also has responsibility for regular and active involvement in regulatory work such as proposing regulatory changes and evaluating regulatory amendments, site plans, and related documents. The senior-level inspector also performs a leadership role in the oil and gas inspections program, including regularly leading meetings of stakeholders and decision-makers.

Specific duties performed by the position include:

• Conduct site inspections of oil and gas facilities during all phases of operations to determine compliance with Arapahoe County, ECMC, and other applicable regulations. Write inspection reports and documents inspection outcomes in project tracking system.
• Implement ECMC and Arapahoe County rules, regulations, guidance documents, and policies regarding oil and gas facilities.
• Identify and recommend regulatory changes to promote health, safety, and welfare. Assists in the evaluation of regulatory amendments, site plans, use by special review proposals, and other applications.
• Enforce necessary regulations with firmness, tact, and empathy.
• Respond to, investigate, and resolve resident complaints in a timely manner and with thorough documentation.
• Initiate and participate in formal enforcement procedures in coordination with ECMC or the County Attorney’s Office, as applicable; enforcement may involve written documentation and appearing as a witness in enforcement proceedings.
• Participate in or lead meetings and gives presentations to various stakeholders, including customers, residents, staff, and decision makers.

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of oil and gas well construction, drilling, completion, production, reclamation, remediation operations, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of technical inspection techniques and ability to follow proper inspection techniques to examine oil and gas facilities and detect deviations from regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Ability to obtain necessary safety and health training to gain access to oil and gas facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret oil and gas site plans and operations plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical and regulatory information verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.

Behavioral Competencies (required for all positions within Arapahoe County Government):

• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Civil Engineering, or another field related to the petroleum industry is preferred.
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in oil and gas field operations is required for an Inspector. At least five (5) years of relevant experience in oil and gas field operations is required for a Senior Inspector.
• At least two (2) years of experience as an oil and gas inspector for a local or state government is required for a Senior Inspector.

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Possession of a Colorado Class "R" driver's license or ability to obtain within two weeks of appointment.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and motor vehicle checks.

Post-Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of ECMC-led safety training, stormwater training, and Opacity and Odor Training within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Successful completion of FLIR infrared camera certification and EPA Method 9 Smoke School certification within six (6) months of hire.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Work Environment:

• Work is generally split between a standard office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• When working in the field, frequently exposed to noise, outdoor weather conditions, vibration, chemicals and dust, mechanical hazards, proximity to toxic, caustic chemicals, and explosive materials.

Physical Demands:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 40% of the time sitting and 60% of the time either upright or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 25 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Definitions:

Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequently : Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Constantly : Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.