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

Job Description - Mineral Resources Inspector 1 - 20086652 (Oil & Gas, NE Ohio) (260005S0) Mineral Resources Inspector 1 - 20086652 (Oil & Gas, NE Ohio) ( 260005S0 ) Organization Natural Resources Agency Contact Name and Information Theresa Ellis, View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io Unposting Date Ongoing Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Summit County Other Locations 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 Compensation $26.54/hr Schedule Full-time Work Hours: 8am-5pm Subject to Change Union: OCSEA Primary Job Skill Oil & Gas Technical Skills: Natural Resources Agency Overview 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. Job Description 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 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. What you will do… 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 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. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT Upon completion of one-year probationary period, employees shall be automatically reassigned to Mineral Resources Inspector 2, 22932 Why Work for the State of Ohio 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, 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 ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications Completion of undergraduate core program in natural science (e.g., geology; chemistry; hydrology; biology; agronomy) 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 AND valid driver’s license. 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 Section123:1-76-09 of Ohio Administrative Code. Job Skills: Oil & Gas, Natural Resources, Verbal Communication, Analyzation, Written Communication Supplemental Information To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. The final applicant selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] user profile at careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile". NOTES: 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. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strides to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio