OIL AND GAS (INSPECTOR) (SPECIALIST) (SUPERVISOR) (W)

This announcement may be used for any of the 3 job levels indicated. Oil and Gas Inspector requires 1-2 years oil and gas experience.

 Performs technical and field inspection work in the oil and gas program to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits and best management practices within an assigned region of the state. 


Authority is given to follow-up violations with initiation of civil or administrative proceedings or criminal prosecution, including swearing out warrants, or taking other action provided by law to effect prosecution, in compliance with established procedures. 
Work requires a knowledge of the permitting process and regulations related to oil and gas drilling operations. Work requires travel and outside work in varying weather conditions and over difficult terrain. Subject to emergency response, being on-call and temporary assignment to a different geographical area of the state as necessitated by environmental conditions and agency needs. May be assigned to an area of specialization as detailed above. Performs related work as required.

Job Title:     Oil and Gas (Inspector) (Specialist) (Supervisor) (W)
Closing Date/Time:     Continuous
Salary:     $2,916.67 - $4,805.00 Monthly
$35,000.00 - $57,660.00 Annually
Job Type:     Full-Time Permanent
Location:     - Various Locations, West Virginia


Appointment above the minimum salary shown may depend on qualifications and agency need. Appointments to Oil and Gas Inspector Specialist or Oil and Gas Supervisor may be considered if positions are available and at the discretion of the agency. Higher levels require additional experience. See Requirements below. The written test is required for all levels.

Hiring Process: Apply Online. This job requires a written examination and an oral examination . Applicants selected for the oral exam will be notified based on written test performance and the total number of available applicants. Not all applicants will be selected for oral examining. Written Exams are given in several locations and no appointment is necessary. You MUST apply online PRIOR to testing. (See below to download study files.) Your application will not be reviewed prior to testing.
For test schedules, and locations refer to the city listing below. You do not have to take a copy of the online application to the test center. Online applicants who do not test within 90 days of application will be rejected. There is a 30 day re-test waiting period. Caution: Any time you re-take the same test your new score, whether higher or lower, will automatically replace any previous test scores. You may bring and use a basic, non-programmable, calculator during the test. Cell phones are not permitted. Calculators are NOT provided.

If you have previously applied and want to update your name, address or email, do not re-apply. Simply login to your online account and click "My Account" . Make changes and Save. If you must change/add work preferences, county availability, work history, or training, send us a letter and we will update your record.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify, you MUST meet one of these alternate requirements regardless of your testing performance. Applicants who test without meeting minimum requirements will NOT be scored.

Note: No specific amount of education is required. Required experience in the oil and gas industry shall include technical experience in well design, drilling, completion, production, plugging, underground storage operations, well safety, well construction, well drilling environmental compliance, oil and gas technical work, or other related work. Oil and Gas compliance or inspection experience in a government agency may be considered. Note: Other types of non-drilling related experience such as oil and gas distribution or retail operations does not qualify.

Oil and Gas Inspector jobs require one of the following:

TWO years of actual relevant experience in the oil and gas industry as described above.
OR, A related bachelor's degree in a natural, physical, biological, or applied science, or in engineering PLUS ONE year relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
OR, A petroleum technology associate's degree PLUS ONE year relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
OR, One year of actual and relevant environmental experience in wastewater, solid waste or reclamation PLUS ONE year actual and relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.

Special Requirements: Must be eligible for license to operate a motor vehicle. Must have good theoretical and practical knowledge of oil and gas drilling and production methods, practices and techniques, sound safety practices and applicable water and mining laws.

Oil and Gas Inspector Specialist positions require four years experience in oil and gas (industry or inspection). Two years of which must have been in the oil and gas industry. Degrees as described above may substitute for one year of the oil and gas industry experience. (The same testing procedures apply.)

Oil and Gas Inspector Supervisor positions require five years experience in oil and gas (industry or inspection). Two years of which must have been in the oil and gas industry. Degrees as described above may substitute for one year of the oil and gas industry experience. (The same testing procedures apply.)

Employee must reside in West Virginia. You must officially reside in West Virginia at the time of appointment. (WV Code §22-6-2a)

You may attach your transcript or training records to the online application; however, verification is not required at time of application. If you do not meet the minimum requirements for Oil and Gas Inspector your test will not be scored.

If you are qualified and decide to apply you will be required to answer the online Supplemental Questions shown in the tab above.

Test Centers.
No appointments are made. Apply online. Then, report at the Test Center of your choice. Your application will be inactivated if you do not test within 90 days.

Click Here for Test Center Locations and Schedules
Beckley, Bluefield, Bridgeport/Nutter Fort, Charleston, Elkins, Farmington, Huntington, Martinsburg, Moorefield, Parkersburg, Welch, Wheeling, White Sulphur Springs

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

TEST STUDY MATERIALS.
The written examination includes 70 multiple-choice items in these areas: General Terminology, Oil and Gas Standards, Reading Comprehension, and Oil and Gas Related Calculations. You may bring and use a basic, non-programmable, calculator during the test. Cell phones are not permitted. Calculators are NOT provided.
We highly recommend that you review the below documents PRIOR to taking the written test. Click the name to view and/or print. All documents are in PDF format. No other materials or information is available. Questions about the study materials should be directed to the Division of Environmental Protection.

Study Guide for Inspector test.pdf - This is a list of specific topics you should focus on in preparing for the written examination.

22-11 Water Pollution Control Act.pdf

22-1 Policy and Purpose.pdf

22-6 Office of Oil and Gas - Oil and Gas Wells.pdf

22-6A Natural Gas Horizontal Well Control Act.pdf

22-7 Damage Compensation.pdf

22-8 Transportation of Oils.pdf

22-21 Coalbed Methane Wells.pdf

35-1 Miscellaneous Water Pollution Control Rules.pdf

35-4 New Rule Oil and Gas Wellls and Other Wells 35-04.pdf

35-5 Designation of Future Use.pdf

35-6 Abandoned Wells Rule.pdf

35-8 Rules Governing Horizontal Well Development.pdf

Deep Well Policy 10-22-2012.pdf

Erosion and Sediment Control Manual.pdf (3.9MB download)

General Water Pollution Control Permit.pdf

Addendum to General Water Pollution Control Permit.pdf (2012)

While this material covers most of the topics included in the examination, the exam may also cover related topics.
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