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Mineral Resources Inspector 2

Ohio Department of Natural Resources
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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 accepting applications for a Mineral Resources Inspector 2 within the Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management, headquartered at the Uniontown Office, assigned to Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. The address is 3575 Forest Lake Drive, Uniontown, Ohio 44685.  To learn more about the Division of Oil & Gas Resources Management please visit http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov.

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

What you will do… 

  • 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 $26.72/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $35.31/hr.

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.

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); 12 mos. exp. in natural resources with specialization in assigned area (e.g., coal or mineral surface mining or oil & gas & solution mining); 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations or communications; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in operation of personal computer; must be able to provide own transportation; valid driver’s license.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Mineral Resources Inspector 1, 22931in assigned area; must be able to provide own transportation; valid driver’s 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 Section123:1-76-09 of Ohio Administrative Code.

Job Skills: Oil & Gas, Technical Skills: Natural Resources, Professional Skills: Verbal Communication, Analyzation

Supplemental Information

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: hr@dnr.ohio.gov.  “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. 
To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or mohammad.yakubu@dnr.ohio.gov.
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 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 user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] Home page at the following link 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.
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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.

ADA Statement

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.

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.