Mineral Resources Inspector 2 (Oil & Gas, Enforcement) - 20082964

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 and Gas Resources Management, headquartered at the Zanesville Office in Muskingum County. The address for the office is 5880 Memory Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701. To learn more about the Division of Oil and Gas please visit Division of Oil & Gas Resources | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Note: Residency Requirement - This position will service the following counties; Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison and Jefferson. Any applicant accepting an offer to this position will be required to physically reside in Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison or Jefferson County or any contiguous county within 180 days from the first day of employment.

What You Will Do…

• 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 $27.92/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $36.90/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.

Completion of undergraduate core program in natural science (e.g., geology; chemistry; hydrology; biology; agronomy) AND 12 mos. exp. in natural resources with specialization in assigned area (e.g., oil & gas & solution mining) AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations or communications AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in operation of personal computer AND must be able to provide own transportation AND valid driver’s license.

• Or 12 mos. exp. as Mineral Resources Inspector 1, 22931 in assigned area AND must be able to provide own transportation AND valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Note: Any new hire accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment per Section123:1-76-09 of Ohio Administrative Code.
  
  

Job Skills: Oil & Gas, Natural Resources, Compliance Enforcement, Analyzation

Agency Contact Name and Information

Stephanie Sweazy, stephanie.sweazy@dnr.ohio.gov, 614-265-6918

Unposting Date

Jun 21, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

DNR Muskingum County

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Muskingum County-Zanesville

Other Locations

United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County, United States of America-OHIO-Belmont County, United States of America-OHIO-Harrison County, United States of America-OHIO-Jefferson County

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8am -5pm Subject to Change

Classified Indicator

Classified

Primary Job Skill

Oil & Gas

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.