Mineral Resources Inspector 3 (Orphan Well Program) - 20080943

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Mcarthur, OH

11h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Mineral Resources Inspector 3 within the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management, headquartered at the Zaleski State Forest office in Vinton County. The address is 29371 Wheelabout Road, McArthur, Ohio 45651. This position will service the following counties (Athens, Fairfield, Hocking, Pickaway, Perry, Ross and Vinton). Any applicant accepting an offer to this position will be required to physically reside in Athens, Fairfield, Hocking, Pickaway, Perry, Ross or Vinton 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 24 mos. exp. in natural resources with specialization in assigned area (e.g., coal surface mining, mineral surface mining & 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
• Or 24 mos. exp. as Mineral Resources Inspector 2, 22932 in assigned area
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
• 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 Section 123:1-76-09 of Ohio Administrative Code.

Nice To Haves

• Oil & Gas
• Natural Resources
• Verbal Communication
• Analyzation

Responsibilities

• As Senior Inspector, investigates Orphan Well complaints & completes referrals; interviews parties & witnesses; gathers records & documentation (e.g., photos, drilling data, cement records, electric logs, hydrogen sulfide [H2S])
• Conducts on-site meetings with operators &/or engineers, contractors, & consultants to explain permit conditions; makes policy & work recommendations
• Drafts well descriptions & plugging plans for development of the Projects Scope of Work
• Witnesses & monitors all phases of orphan & idle well projects such as approving plugging methods & plugging oversight, drafts field orders & change orders for the orphan well program; tracks quantities
• Investigates & evaluates contamination & pollution of soil or water resources & inspection & approval of restoration of disturbed land area
• 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

Benefits

• Starting hourly pay of $30.55/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7.5 years of service, with an end salary of $44.74/hr.
• Cost of living adjustments (COLA) may be applied.
• Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

What This Job Offers

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