Mineral Resources Inspector 1 - 20080509 (Oil & Gas

Job Description
- Mineral Resources Inspector  (Oil & Gas) (260003RW)

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Stephanie Sweazy,  or stephanie.sweazyo.gov

DNR Hancock 952 Lima Avenue Findlay 45840

United States of America-OHIO-Hancock County-Findlay

United States of America-OHIO-Champaign County, United States of America-OHIO-Shelby County, United States of America-OHIO-Madison County, United States of America-OHIO-Clark County, United States of America-OHIO-Miami County, United States of America-OHIO-Union County, United States of America-OHIO-Logan County

Compensation : $25.77/hr

Full-time

Work Hours : 8am-5pm Subject to Change

Union : OCSEA

Oil & Gas

Technical Skills :
Natural Resources

This is a re-post of the previously posted Mineral Resources Inspector  position. If you previously applied for this position, you are still in consideration and do not need to re-apply.

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 Findlay Office. The address is 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840. 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 (Champaign, Clark, Logan, Madison, Miami, Shelby and Union). Any applicant accepting an offer to this position will be required to physically reside in Champaign, Clark, Logan, Madison, Miami, Shelby or Union County or any contiguous county within 180 days from the first day of employment.

• Inspects various oil and gas activities for compliance with applicable laws, rules & regulations in assigned geographical region.
• Investigates Orphan Well & landowner complaints regarding pollution/contamination of natural resources from oilfield wastes; completes referrals; interviews parties & witnesses; gathers records & documentation (e.g., photos, drilling data, cement records, electric logs, hydrogen sulfide [H2S]).
• Oversees drilling, casing, cementing, plugging, production and transporter activities to protect natural resources and public safety.
• Collects evidence & makes recommendations for corrective action. Issues notices of violation & prepares evidence & reports necessary for administrative, civil or criminal prosecution.
• 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 $25.77/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $33.52/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…