Oil and Gas Inspector

The Oil and Gas Industry is ever evolving; and as such, the Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Oil and Gas is at the forefront. We are looking for an Oil and Gas Inspector to join our team and help us make a significant difference in preserving Pennsylvania's environment. If you are ready to embark on an exciting career where you can use your technical expertise to create a positive impact on the state's natural resources, we want to talk to you!

If you thrive in an work environment where you must follow policies, regulations, and laws, this is the position for you! Remaining in compliance with state and federal environmental regulations is a top priority for DEP, and our Oil and Gas Inspectors conduct monitoring and compliance activities and various reviews. In this position, you will become an expert with Act 214 - the "Coal and Gas Resource Coordination Act", Act 13 of 2012 and 223 - the "Oil and Gas Act", and Act 359 - the "Oil and Gas Conservation Law", including Chapters 78, 79, and 80 of the rules and regulations. You will travel to locations in Western Pennsylvania to conduct inspections of oil and gas wells during drilling, production, alteration, and plugging phases. This includes inspections of wells in coal and non-coal areas, including conservation wells and gas storage reservoirs. These on-site inspections are conducted to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations. You will also consult various permits, maps, well logs, handbooks, and other files. You will record your findings and conduct follow-up activities as necessary.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Coal Center.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of technical experience in well design, drilling, completion, production, plugging, or underground storage operations in the oil or natural gas industry; or
• An associate's degree in Petroleum Technology or closely related field, and one year of technical experience in well design, drilling, completion, production, plugging, or underground storage operations in the oil or natural gas industry.

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.