Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Oil and Gas Inspector

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Oil and Gas Inspector

Salary

$52,851.00 – $80,372.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Job Number

CS-20221946-71810

Closing

4/18/2022 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

71810

Position Number

50300538

Union

AFSCME – Am Fed of State, Cnty, Mun EE’s

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau/Division Code

00358220

Bureau/Division

District Oil and Gas Operations

Worksite Address

400 Waterfront Drive

City

Pittsburgh

Zip Code

15222

Contact Name

Ebany Hetrick

Contact Phone

(717) 346-3962

Contact Email

[email protected]

Description
Benefits
Questions

THE POSITION

If you have technical experience in the natural gas or oil industries, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) wants YOU!

The DEP has an immediate opening for an Oil and Gas Inspector position in the Bureau of District Oil and Gas Operations. This vacancy is headquartered in the Soutwest District Office. Apply today and start your Commonwealth career while making a positive impact on Pennsylvania’s environment!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

District Oil and Gas Operations within DEP is committed to facilitating the safe exploration, development, and recovery of Pennsylvania’s oil and gas reservoirs in a manner that will protect the Commonwealth’s natural resources and the environment.

Oil and Gas Inspectors are responsible for inspecting conventional and unconventional drill sites and storage facilities to ensure compliance with DEP issued permits and adherence to appropriate safety protocols. They also inspect orphaned and abandoned wells, and well plugging activities. An important aspect of the work is explaining DEP rules and regulations to operators as well as providing technical guidance.

Travel is required for this position; though rarely overnight. DEP vehicles are available for use. Oil and Gas Inspectors are required to wear appropriate DEP issued safety gear while performing inspection duties.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description (http://www.occup.state.pa.us/OrgChart/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50300538) .

Additional Information and Work Hours:

Full-time employment.
Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; 30 minute lunch.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.
Necessary Special Requirement – Possession of a valid driver’s license.
PA residency currentlywaivedfor this title.
Donotsubmit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents willnotbe reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on theapplication(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.
Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans: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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us [email protected].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

EXAMINATION 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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Do you possess a current driver’s license which is not under suspension?

Yes
No

02

If you answered “Yes”, please provide your driver’s license number and expiration date. If you answered “No”, type N/A in the box below.

03

How many years of full-time technical experience do you have in well design, drilling, completion, production, plugging, or underground storage operations in the oil or natural gas industry?
3 years or more
1 but less than 3 years
None to less than 1 year

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Do you possess a conferred associate’s degree or higher in Petroleum Technology or a closely related field?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the “Attachments” tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer “yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

Yes
No

06

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which “Level of Performance” most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The “Level of Performance” you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the “Yes” button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

Conducts the inspection of active, abandoned, or orphaned oil and gas wells during drilling, production, alteration, or plugging phases to ensure compliance with environmental and safety laws and regulations. This includes the inspection of conventional and unconventional well sites, wells located in coal and non-coal areas, conservation wells and gas storage reservoirs.

Levels of Performance