Mineral Resources Inspector 3 (Orphan Well Program) - 20102609

What We Need

We are seeking passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Mineral Resources Inspector 3 within the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management, headquartered at the New Philadelphia Office in Tuscarawas county. The address is 2207 Reiser Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663. To learn more about the Division of Oil and Gas please visit https://ohiodnr.gov/oil-gas.

Note: Residency Requirement - This position will service the following counties (Carroll, Coshocton, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson & Tuscarawas). Any applicant accepting an offer to this position will be required to physically reside in Carroll, Coshocton, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson or Tuscarawas county or any contiguous county within 180 days from the first day of employment.

What You Will Do…

• As Senior Inspector, investigates Orphan Well complaints & completes referrals; interviews parties & witnesses; gathers records & documentation (e.g., photos, drilling data, cement records, electric logs, hydrogen sulfide [H2S])
• Conducts on-site meetings with operators &/or engineers, contractors, & consultants to explain permit conditions; makes policy & work recommendations
• Drafts well descriptions & plugging plans for development of the Projects Scope of Work
• Witnesses & monitors all phases of orphan & idle well projects such as approving plugging methods & plugging oversight, drafts field orders & change orders for the orphan well program; tracks quantities
• Investigates & evaluates contamination & pollution of soil or water resources & inspection & approval of restoration of disturbed land area
• Acts as a liaison with other local, county, state, & federal officials
• This position requires travel to field sites to conduct inspections & to be available 24 hours/7 days per week to respond to calls &/or site inspections
• Starting hourly pay of $30.55/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7.5 years of service, with an end salary of $44.74/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 automobile 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 24 mos. exp. in natural resources with specialization in assigned area (e.g., coal surface mining, mineral surface mining & 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; valid driver’s license.

• Or 24 mos. exp. as Mineral Resources Inspector 2, 22932 in assigned area; must be able to provide own transportation; 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 Section 123:1-76-09 of Ohio Administrative Code.
  
  

Job Skills: Oil & Gas, Natural Resources, Verbal Communication, Analyzation

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

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

Unposting Date

Nov 27, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Tuscarawas County

Other Locations

United States of America-OHIO-Carroll County, United States of America-OHIO-Holmes County, United States of America-OHIO-Coshocton County, United States of America-OHIO-Harrison County, United States of America-OHIO-Jefferson County

Compensation

$30.55/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8am-5pm Subject to Change

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Oil & Gas

Technical Skills

Natural Resources

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Verbal Communication

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.