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 & Gas Resources Management, headquartered at the Oil and Gas Uniontown Office in Summit County. The address is 3575 Forest Lake Drive, Suite 150, Uniontown, Ohio 44685. To learn more about the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management please visit Division of Oil & Gas Resources.

Note: Residency Requirement - This position will service the following counties; Carroll and Stark. Any applicant accepting an offer to this position will be required to physically reside in Carroll or Stark 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 $28.76/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $38.01/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.

**Please review your application thoroughly prior to submitting. Ensure work history and education are populating in the work experience section of your application. Applications must clearly demonstrate how minimum qualifications are met. **

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 1).  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. 

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.

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.
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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.