Oil and Gas Inspector

Full Job Description

The Oil and Gas Industry is continuously changing, and the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Oil and Gas is leading the charge in this dynamic landscape.

We are seeking a dedicated Oil and Gas Inspector to become a vital part of our team, contributing to the crucial mission of safeguarding Pennsylvania's environment.

This role offers an opportunity to advance your environmental career while applying your technical skills to make a meaningful impact on the state's natural resources.

By joining us, you will play a key role in ensuring that our practices align with environmental standards, ultimately helping to preserve the beauty and integrity of Pennsylvania's landscapes for future generations.

Requirements

The individual occupying this role will be tasked with overseeing monitoring and compliance initiatives, as well as conducting a variety of assessments related to all gas storage reservoir wells and fields.

This responsibility is crucial for the enforcement of the Oil and Gas Act, Conservation Law, and the Coal and Gas Resource Coordination Law.

Additionally, the incumbent will ensure adherence to the associated rules, state regulations, and established policies that have been enacted under these laws, which include, but are not limited to, Chapters 78, 78a, 79, 91, 93, 102, and 105.

This position requires a thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks and a commitment to maintaining operational integrity within the gas storage sector.

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 New Stanton. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• 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

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.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

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.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• 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.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.