Hearing & Order Process Manager The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) Oil and Gas Division is seeking a Hearing & Order Process Manager to join our team in Bismarck. As part of the DMR, which includes both the Oil and Gas Division and the Geological Survey, you'll help regulate and support responsible oil and gas development across the state. Our mission is to promote efficient production while protecting the rights of all stakeholders and ensuring long-term benefits for landowners, industry, and the public. For more information visit Home | Department of Mineral Resources, North Dakota
Join a team where innovation, collaboration, and integrity make a real impact. At DMR, you'll work with dedicated professionals, engage with industry leaders, and gain hands-on experience that supports both state and personal success. Build a career with purpose-your future starts here.
As Hearing & Order Process Manager, you'll play a key role in the Department of Mineral Resources mission by working with staff and stakeholders throughout the entire hearing process; will prioritize and manage the orders process, attend hearing and question, witnesses as necessary to gather relevant information to assist with the order preparation, write complex and technical orders, review dockets and notify management of problematic cases or opposition, work with mapping team to maintain spacing unit layer, assist in the scheduling of hearings as needed, and have experience with Microsoft Office Suite and GIS software and then prepare, draft, and review applicable orders; attending hearings and questioning witnesses as necessary to gather relevant information to assist with the order preparation;
To thrive in this role, you should have knowledge of Federal lands and leasing practices relative to the oil and gas industry; an understanding of spacing units, geology, reservoir engineering, setbacks, wells, and their relationships; a solid understanding of oil and gas law to include North Dakota Century Code and Administrative Rules pertinent to the DMR; and an advanced understanding of land grids. Must also have advanced verbal and written communication skills and advanced technical writing skills; the ability to translate complex land and technical information into summary reports; a professional approach to presentations; pay attention to detail, be task and process oriented; and able to quickly adapt to change.
The Hiring Salary Range is $108,000-$126,000 per year, or $9,000-$10,500 per month.
This fulltime position includes a full range of employee benefits, including 100% employer paid family health insurance; a comprehensive retirement plan; paid vacation & sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and other great benefits. For more information visit Team ND Benefits | Office of Management and Budget North Dakota
To be considered for this role you must have a Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, geology, petroleum land management, energy management or law, AND a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, including roles with increasing responsibility in oil and gas operations, engineering, geology, or land-related functions.
We'll also consider applicants with other related degrees in the following fields: engineering, natural resources, energy systems, geosciences, environmental sciences, land and energy management, legal and regulatory fields, or business fields and 8 years of industry or regulatory experience.
Application Procedures: Applicants must complete an online application via the State of ND Careers site: www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.
The following must be attached to the application when submitted: - Resume
- Cover letter
- A list of 3 or more professional references with contact information
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The ND Department of Mineral Resources does not provide sponsorships. Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check
For more information about the position contact: Jeanette Bean at
[email protected] or 701-328-7608. For accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, please contact Lynn Burgard at
[email protected] or 701-328-4737. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 1-800-366-6888.
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