Mineral Resources Inspector 2 (Oil & Gas, Orphan Well Program) - 20080943

State of Ohio • McArthur, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mineral Resources Inspector 2 works within the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management, headquartered at the Zaleski State Forest Office in Vinton County. The position focuses on investigating complaints and referrals involving orphan wells, monitoring orphan and idle well projects, and evaluating potential contamination and restoration of affected land. The role serves Athens, Fairfield, Hocking, Pickaway, Perry, Ross, and Vinton counties. Employees must physically reside in one of those counties or a contiguous county within 180 days of their first day of employment.

This permanent, full-time position is based at 29371 Wheelabout Road, McArthur, Ohio. Work hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, subject to change. The job requires travel and fieldwork in inclement weather and rough or heavily vegetated terrain, sometimes near loud noise, heavy equipment, toxic substances, blasting, and other potentially dangerous conditions. The inspector may spend substantial time alone in a vehicle in remote areas and must be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Requirements

• Complete an undergraduate core program in a natural science, such as geology, chemistry, hydrology, biology, or agronomy, and have 12 months of natural-resources experience specializing in the assigned area, such as coal or mineral surface mining, oil and gas, or solution mining; and have one course or three months of experience in public relations or communications; and one course or three months of experience operating a personal computer.
• Alternatively, have 12 months of experience as a Mineral Resources Inspector 1 in the assigned area.
• Be able to provide own transportation.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Be able to carry testing equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Meet the county residency requirement within 180 days of the first day of employment.
• Submit to urinalysis prior to appointment; a verified positive result will prevent an offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate orphan well complaints and complete referrals.
• Interview parties and witnesses and gather records and documentation, including photographs, drilling data, cement records, electric logs, and hydrogen sulfide information.
• Conduct on-site meetings with operators, engineers, contractors, and consultants to explain permit conditions.
• Make policy and work recommendations.
• Witness and monitor all phases of orphan and idle well projects, including approving plugging methods and overseeing plugging work.
• Draft field orders and change orders for the orphan well program and track quantities.
• Investigate and evaluate soil or water contamination and pollution.
• Inspect and approve restoration of disturbed land areas.
• Act as a liaison with local, county, state, and federal officials.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.
• Multiple pay increases during the first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $38.01 per hour.
• Longevity pay supplements after five years of state service.

What This Job Offers

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