Oil And Gas Inspector

DEP2400269 Oil and Gas Inspector
Department of Environmental Protection
Office of Oil and Gas
Inspection & Enforcement
Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304
Designated County: Doddridge

Due to the nature of work, this position will work from a home office and report to the assigned area to complete required work. Oil and Gas Inspectors may be required to report to the Charleston headquarters or other locations on an occasional basis to attend required meetings or events.
Special note: This job classification requires all interested applicants to take the written examination through the WV Division of Personnel which may be followed up with a mandatory oral examination conducted by the Office of Oil and Gas. Applicants who pass both examinations will be placed on the register for interview purposes.

Employee will be assigned to the Office of Oil and Gas, Inspection and Enforcement, Abandoned Well Program. Under limited supervision at the full performance level, performs technical field inspection work in the oil and gas program to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits and Best Management Practices within an assigned region of the state. Authority is given to follow-up violations with initiation of civil or administrative proceedings or criminal prosecution, including swearing out warrants, or taking other action provided by law, in compliance with established procedures. Employee may be assigned to an area of specialization as detailed above. Conduct reviews of field activities, casing programs, plugging procedures and affidavits, reclamation and construction plans, and Underground Injection Control (UIC) wells and facilities. Will respond directly to spills and complaints; conducts investigations of abandoned well sites; and have decision making authority to coordinate mitigation action.
Employee may supervise the work of private contractors during cleanup and plugging activities, providing technical expertise and assuring environmental compliance which includes all site construction and reclamation work; will serve as liaison between the Office of Oil and Gas and other state and federal agencies; will assist in the areas of Underground Injection Control (UIC) and coalbed methane, inspection and monitoring of such activities and facilities. Will assist with industry and field staff training related to oil and gas statutes, rules, guidelines and technical procedures, responds to inquiries from surface owners, public and industry by investigating complaints pertaining to suspected environmental health and safety issues.
Will be subject to perform in the case of state and federal emergencies, in accordance with approved emergency response procedures, as well as to spills or release of pollutants, some of which may be hazardous substances. Employee will perform other related duties as assigned.
Note: Must be able to walk long distances in adverse weather over rugged terrain. Position requires knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations, and agency policies and procedures related to oil and gas programs. Will be subject to emergency response, being on call, and temporary assignment to a different area of the state, as necessitated by environmental conditions and the Office of Oil and Gas needs. Maintains routine reporting to immediate supervisor and the section requirements. Completes and maintains training certifications as necessary.
Applicants must have good written and oral communication skills and have experience in the use of water and air quality field meters, GPS, personal computers and network and related software applications, including but not limited to, word processing, GIS and systems mapping, GIS software and statistical software. Must be able to apply knowledge of equipment and detection devices appropriate for data collection and site evaluations. Applies skill in use and maintenance of field laboratory and field monitoring equipment, mobile radio equipment and camera. Must have a valid driver's license with the ability to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle in inclement weather under hazardous conditions. Will be responsible for assigned vehicle maintenance requirements.
Note: Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
Note: The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to be hired and annually thereafter.
Note: Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's
thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interest against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.

DOP purposes only – 0313P01027
 

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of actual relevant full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the oil and gas industry. Relevant experience may include technical experience in well design, drilling, completion, production, plugging, underground storage operations, safety, environmental compliance, well site construction or other related work.

No more than one year of the two years of oil and gas industry experience may be satisfied by the following:
(i) a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in applied, natural, or physical science or engineering;
(ii) an associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in petroleum technology; or
(iii) one year of environmental experience in wastewater, solid waste or reclamation.
 
Special Requirements: Must be eligible for license to operate a motor vehicle. Must have good theoretical and practical knowledge of oil and gas drilling and production methods, practices and techniques, sound safety practices and applicable water and mining laws.

Other Information

PG:  15     $35,994 - $66,589

Market Rate: $58,670

Special Hiring Rates:

 $40,000.00 - Department of Environmental Protection (SPB 2969-A)

Note: To be considered for this position, applicants must have permanent civil services status (this includes reinstatements) and meet the minimum requirements or be within the top ten percent of the Division of Personnel Competitive Register for this job classification. Applicants who are current state employees or previous state employees with permanent civil services status may complete an application “https://personnel.wv.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/Application.pdf (Download PDF reader)” and apply directly to DEPprehire@wv.gov
Applications of covered state employees, mailed to DOP or completed via DOP’s online method, are not forwarded to DEP.

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more. 
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