Mineral Resources Inspector 3 (Orphan Well Program) - 20080943

State of Ohio • McArthur, OH

17h • 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.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6).
• Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.
• Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you are applying for the same classification within a six month period, your previous score from the selection instrument (interview, proficiency test and/or assessment) may be carried forward for consideration.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

• 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees