Mineral Resources Inspector ; Enforcement

Mineral Resources Inspector 2 (Enforcement)

Job Description - Mineral Resources Inspector 2 (Enforcement) -  (260001H0)

Mineral Resources Inspector 2 (Enforcement) -  (260001H0)

Natural Resources

Mar 17, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

DNR Muskingum County 5880 Memory Road Oil & Gas SW Zanesville 43701

United States of America-OHIO-Muskingum County-Zanesville

United States of America-OHIO-Harrison County

$27.92/hr

Full-time

Work Hours : 8am
-5pm Subject to Change

Union : OCSEA

Oil & Gas

Technical Skills :
Natural Resources, Compliance Enforcement

Professional Skills :
Analyzation

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 energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Mineral Resources Inspector 2 within the Division of Oil and Gas, headquartered at the Zanesville office in Muskingum County, assigned to Harrison County. The address for the office is 5880 Memory Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701. To learn more about the Division of Oil and Gas please visit Division of Oil & Gas Resources | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Note:
Residency Requirement - This position will service the following county, Harrison. Any applicant accepting an offer to this position will be required to physically reside in Harrison County or any contiguous county within 180 days from the first day of employment.

• Independently inspects, investigates, & reports on various oil/gas industry activities in areas where assigned (i.e., servicing assigned county, districts, counties &/or specific permits) for compliance with permits, Ohio Revised Code [ORC] Chapter 1509, Ohio Administrative Code [OAC] Chapter 1501 to ensure protection of natural resources from damage, pollution & contamination, & protection of the public health & safety
• Oversees drilling, plugging & producing operations on oil/gas wells
• Investigates complaints & reported violations of ORC Chapter 1509 & OAC Chapter 1501 (e.g., from landowners, local, & state officials) regarding pollution/contamination of natural resources from oilfield operations
• Collects evidence & makes recommendations for corrective action (e.g., Chief's order, legal action); issues compliance notices including violation description, remedial action & abatement dates, monitors violations, researches & prepares information for civil or criminal prosecution as appropriate; testifies at administrative & judicial proceedings
• Prepares & submits reports & related forms pertaining to daily inspection/investigation activities
• Starting hourly pay of $27.92/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $36.90/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 vehicle in remote areas; on call 24 hrs, 7 days per week;

works around heavy equipment.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• 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,…