Mineral Resources Inspector 3 (Orphan Well Program) - 20102608 at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Ohio Township, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

44.74

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oil & Gas, Natural Resources, Verbal Communication, Analyzation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

What we need: 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 Barlow Office in Washington county. The address is 591 Warrior Drive, Vincent, Ohio 45784. 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 (Belmont, Monroe & Washington). Any applicant accepting an offer to this position will be required to physically reside in Belmont, Monroe or Washington county or any contiguous county within 180 days from the first day of employment. What you will do… • 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 • 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. • 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. 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 AND must be able to provide own transportation; valid driver’s license. -Or 24 mos. exp. as Mineral Resources Inspector 2, 22932 in assigned area; must be able to provide own transportation; 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 Section 123:1-76-09 of Ohio Administrative Code. Job Skills: Oil & Gas, Natural Resources, Verbal Communication, Analyzation

Responsibilities

As a Senior Inspector, you will investigate Orphan Well complaints, conduct on-site meetings, and monitor all phases of orphan and idle well projects. You will also act as a liaison with various officials and evaluate contamination and pollution of resources.