Oil and Gas Inspector - Coal Center, United States - State of Pennsylvania

Description

THE POSITION

Are you an expert in the natural gas or oil industries? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is eagerly looking for individuals like you Take this opportunity to apply today and embark on a rewarding career in the Commonwealth, where you can make a significant difference in preserving Pennsylvania's environment.

Join the DEP and contribute your technical expertise to create a positive impact on the state's natural resources. Don't miss out on this chance to make a lasting impression


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, your duties will include overseeing, monitoring, and compliance efforts, conducting reviews, and enforcing regulations for a specific geographic region.

These responsibilities encompass the administration of the Oil and Gas Act, Conservation Law, Coal and Gas Resource Coordination Law, as well as the rules, state regulations, and policies.

You will conduct regular inspections of oil and gas wells and related facilities using Department-provided electronic equipment to document and record all inspections.

This includes inspections of wells in both coal and non-coal areas, as well as conservation wells, observation wells, and gas storage reservoirs.

Inspections will cover drilling, production, alteration, and plugging phases, with a focus on ensuring compliance during these stages.

Relevant documents and resources, such as permits, maps, well logs, and handbooks, may be consulted as needed to support the inspection process.

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 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. Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $56, before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk 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 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 Requirement:

• Possession of a valid PA Class C non-commercial 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:

• 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.


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/test once for 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, eight 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.

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• Eligibility rules apply.

01

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?

• A. 3 years or more
• B. 1 but less than 3 years
• C. 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 visit and 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.

You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions.

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 our FAQ page.

• Yes

07

WORK BEHAVIOR - COMPLIANCE

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 Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience conducting third-party inspections, or I have experience as a supervisor or foreman, overseeing the inspection of active, abandoned, or orphaned oil or gas wells during drilling, production, alteration, or plugging phases and determining compliance with environmental and safety laws and regulations.
• B. I have experience inspecting active, abandoned, or orphaned oil or gas wells during the drilling, production, alteration, or plugging phases for compliance with environmental and safety laws and regulations. I reported my RECOMMENDATIONS with supporting data to someone else who reviewed them and issued final determination.
• C. I have experience complying with environmental and safety laws and regulations while performing work in well design, drilling, production, alteration or plugging.
• D. I have no experience related to this work behavior.

08

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience inspecting active, abandoned, or orphaned gas wells.
• Your experience determining compliance with environmental and safety laws and regulations.
• Your specific duties and responsibilities.

09

WORK BEHAVIOR - SCOPE OF WORK

Analyzes data collected from the inspection of active, abandoned, or orphaned oil or gas wells and determines the scope of work required for a well to remain in production or to be plugged.

Initiates administrative, criminal, or civil compliance actions to resolve violations and follows up to ensure compliance. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I collected and analyzed data from the inspection of active, abandoned, or orphaned oil or gas wells and determined the scope of work required to plug or resolve violations for non-compliant wells. I initiated administrative, criminal, or civil compliance actions to resolve violations and followed up to ensure compliance.
• B. I collected and analyzed data from the inspection of active, abandoned, or orphaned oil or gas wells and determined the scope of work required to plug or resolve violations for non-compliant wells. I did NOT initiate administrative, criminal, or civil compliance actions to resolve violations.
• C. I visited non-compliant active, abandoned, or orphaned oil or gas wells to collect information or data. I reported my findings to someone else who determined the scope of work needed to plug or resolve violations for non-compliant wells. I did NOT initiate administrative, criminal, or civil compliance actions to resolve violations.
• D. I have no experience related to this work behavior.

10

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience collecting data from active, abandoned, or orphaned oil or gas wells.
• Your experience determining scope of work required to bring non-compliant oil or gas wells into compliance.
• Your experience initiating compliance actions.
• Your specific duties and responsibilities.

11

WORK BEHAVIOR - INVESTIGATIONS

Investigates reports of abandoned or orphaned wells to determine ownership and status.

This includes researching paper and electronic records as well as maps and other imagery, performing courthouse searches, conducting interviews, and conducting physical inspections of the sites.

Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience performing research which included conducting interviews and examining records and files. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available data from a variety of data sources.
• B. I have experience performing research which included examining records and files from various sources. My research did not include conducting interviews.
• C. I have experience researching specifically requested records and files from a single records location.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, research design and analysis, or data collection.
• E. I have NO education or experience related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The methods and resources you used in performing research.
• Your specific duties and responsibilities.

13

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title(s)
• Credits/Clock Hours

14

WORK BEHAVIOR - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Reads and interprets environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the drilling, production, alteration, storage, and plugging of oil and gas wells.

Provides technical guidance and information to industry personnel, the regulated community, government officials and the public. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience reading and interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the drilling, production, alteration, storage, and plugging of oil and gas wells. I provided technical guidance and information to industry personnel, the regulated community, government officials, and the public.
• B. I have experience reading and interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the drilling, production, alteration, storage, and plugging of oil and gas wells. I provided technical guidance and information to industry personnel or the regulated community. I did NOT provide technical guidance and information to government officials or the public.
• C. I have experience reading and interpreting any environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures and providing technical guidance and information to industry personnel or the regulated community.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking, psychology, communications, counseling, or education.
• E. I have NO education or experience related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The type(s) of environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, or procedures you read and interpreted.
• The subjects and audiences for which you provided technical guidance.
• Your specific duties and responsibilities.

16

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title(s)
• Credits/Clock Hours

17

WORK BEHAVIOR - WRITTEN REPORTING

Composes narrative inspection reports, compliance agreements, or enforcement documents related to oil or gas activities.

Prepares letters and other written correspondence to exchange information with the public, facility operators, engineers, architects, governmental officials and supervisors.

Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience composing inspection reports, compliance agreements, or enforcement documents.
• B. I have experience preparing letters and other written correspondence to exchange information with the public, facility operators, engineers, architects, governmental officials or supervisors. I have NOT composed inspection reports, compliance agreements, or enforcement documents.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, writing studies, professional writing, report writing, writing for business, creative writing, or journalism.
• D. I have NO education or experience related to this work behavior.

18

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The type(s) of technical documents and written correspondence you composed.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title(s)
• Credits/Clock Hours

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