Mineral Resources Inspector 1 - 20080509 (Oil & Gas)

What we need:

We are seeking passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role of Mineral Resources Inspector 1 within the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management, headquartered at the Findlay Office. The address is 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840. To learn more about the Division of Oil and Gas please visit https://ohiodnr.gov/oil-gas.

Note: Residency Requirement - This position will service the following counties (Champaign, Clark, Logan, Madison, Miami, Shelby and Union). Any applicant accepting an offer to this position will be required to physically reside in Champaign, Clark, Logan, Madison, Miami, Shelby or Union County or any contiguous county within 180 days from the first day of employment.

What you will do…

For the following receives training and instruction:

• Inspects various oil and gas activities for compliance with applicable laws, rules & regulations in assigned geographical region.
• Investigates Orphan Well & landowner complaints regarding pollution/contamination of natural resources from oilfield wastes; completes referrals; interviews parties & witnesses; gathers records & documentation (e.g., photos, drilling data, cement records, electric logs, hydrogen sulfide [H2S]).
• Oversees drilling, casing, cementing, plugging, production and transporter activities to protect natural resources and public safety.
• Collects evidence & makes recommendations for corrective action. Issues notices of violation & prepares evidence & reports necessary for administrative, civil or criminal prosecution.
• Acts as a liaison with other local, county, state & federal officials.
• This position requires travel to field sites to conduct inspections & to be available 24 hours/7 days per week to respond to calls &/or site inspections.
• Starting hourly pay of $25.77/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $33.52/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires travel; conducts field inspections in inclement weather, on rough terrain & in heavy vegetation while carrying testing equipment weighing up to 20 lbs; exposed to loud noises, dirt, & mud at mine/well sites; may be exposed to toxic substances, blasting & potentially dangerous conditions at mine/well sites; spends high percentage of time alone in automobile in remote areas; on call 24 hrs, 7 days per week; works around heavy equipment.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT Upon completion of one year probationary period, employees shall be automatically reassigned to Mineral Resources Inspector 2, 22932

Completion of undergraduate core program in natural science (e.g., geology; chemistry; hydrology; biology; agronomy) AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations or communications AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in operation of personal computer AND must be able to provide own transportation AND valid driver's license.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Note: Any new hire accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment per Section123:1-76-09 of Ohio Administrative Code.

Job Skills: Oil & Gas, Natural Resources, Verbal Communication, Analyzation, Written Communication