Mineral Resources Inspector 1 - 20086652 (Oil & Gas, NE Ohio

Job Description
- Mineral Resources Inspector  (Oil & Gas, NE Ohio) (260005S0)

Mineral Resources Inspector  (Oil & Gas, NE Ohio) ( 260005S0 )

Natural Resources

Theresa Ellis, theresa.elliso.gov or

Ongoing

United States of America-OHIO-Summit County

United States of America-OHIO-Geauga County, United States of America-OHIO-Trumbull County, United States of America-OHIO-Mahoning County, United States of America-OHIO-Ashtabula County, United States of America-OHIO-Portage County, United States of America-OHIO-Lake County

$26.54/hr

Full-time

Work Hours:

8am-5pm Subject to Change

Union: OCSEA

Oil & Gas

Technical

Skills:

Natural Resources

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

What we need:
We are seeking passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role of Mineral Resources Inspector 1 within the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management, headquartered at the Uniontown Office. The address is 3575 Forest Lake Drive, Suite 150, Uniontown, Ohio 44685. To learn more about the Division of Oil and Gas please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Note:

Residency Requirement
- This position will service the following counties:
Ashtabula & Trumbull. Any applicant accepting an offer to this position will be required to physically reside in Ashtabula or Trumbull County or any contiguous county (Lake, Geauga, Portage, & Mahoning) within 180 days from the first day of employment.

• Inspect various oil and gas activities for compliance with applicable laws, rules & regulations in assigned geographical region.
• Investigate Orphan Well & landowner complaints regarding pollution/contamination of natural resources from oilfield wastes; complete referrals; interview parties & witnesses; gather records & documentation (e.g., photos, drilling data, cement records, electric logs, hydrogen sulfide [H2S]).
• Oversee drilling, casing, cementing, plugging, production and transporter activities to protect natural resources and public safety.
• Collect evidence & make recommendations for corrective action. Issue notices of violation & prepare evidence & reports necessary for administrative, civil or criminal prosecution.
• Act 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 $26.54/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $34.53/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…