Mineral Resources Inspector 2 (Oil & Gas, Enforcement) - 20080507

State of Ohio • Zanesville, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Mineral Resources Inspector 2 within the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management, headquartered at the Zanesville Office in Muskingum County, assigned to Licking County. The address for the office is 5880 Memory Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701. Note: Residency Requirement - This position will service the following county, Licking. Any applicant accepting an offer to this position will be required to physically reside in Licking County or any contiguous county within 180 days from the first day of employment.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in natural science (e.g., geology; chemistry; hydrology; biology; agronomy) AND 12 mos. exp. in natural resources with specialization in assigned area (e.g., oil & gas & solution mining) AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations or communications AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in operation of personal computer
• Must be able to provide own transportation
• Valid driver’s license
• 12 mos. exp. as Mineral Resources Inspector 1, 22931 in assigned area
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Nice To Haves

• Enjoy the outdoors

Responsibilities

• Independently inspects, investigates, & reports on various oil/gas industry activities in areas where assigned (i.e., servicing assigned county, districts, counties &/or specific permits) for compliance with permits, Ohio Revised Code [ORC] Chapter 1509, Ohio Administrative Code [OAC] Chapter 1501 to ensure protection of natural resources from damage, pollution & contamination, & protection of the public health & safety
• Oversees drilling, plugging & producing operations on oil/gas wells
• Investigates complaints & reported violations of ORC Chapter 1509 & OAC Chapter 1501 (e.g., from landowners, local, & state officials) regarding pollution/contamination of natural resources from oilfield operations
• Collects evidence & makes recommendations for corrective action (e.g., Chief's order, legal action); issues compliance notices including violation description, remedial action & abatement dates, monitors violations, researches & prepares information for civil or criminal prosecution as appropriate; testifies at administrative & judicial proceedings
• Prepares & submits reports & related forms pertaining to daily inspection/investigation activities

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level