Mineral Resources Inspector 3 (Orphan Well Program)

Completion of undergraduate core program in natural science (e.g. geology; chemistry; hydrology; biology; agronomy) AND 24 mos. 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. public relations or communications AND 1 course or 3 mos. operation of personal computer AND must be able to provide own transportation; valid drivers license.

-Or 24 mos. exp. as Mineral Resources Inspector 2 22932 in assigned area; must be able to provide own transportation; valid drivers 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:of Ohio Administrative Code.

Job Skills: Oil & Gas Natural Resources Verbal Communication Analyzation

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 ourTotal 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.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives 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.

Application Requirements:
Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6). Should you have issues attaching please email to: See resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered.
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Effective July 1 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
The final candidate selected for the 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 applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
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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.
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The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also an applicant with a positive test will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

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.

Who we are:
Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks manages over 750000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water Thats 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 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 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.