Oil And Gas Field Inspector

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Agency

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time

Job Type

Compensation

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are involved in the regulation, inspection and investigation of oil and gas exploration and production facilities and operations. This includes enforcement of state and federal laws and Commission rules through inspections, investigations, and complaint response related to pollution control, environmental protection and production of oil and gas reserves.

Typical Functions

Level Descriptor

This is the basic level of the job family where employees are assigned responsibility for performing routine entry level work in a training status to build their skills in conducting inspections and investigations, responding to releases and complaints, and acting as a liaison between the Corporation Commission, the industry and the public.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level are mandated by statute. 52 O.S. SS 149 (8) (1999 Supplement) states applicants "…shall have four (4) years practical experience in oil field production and drilling operations…".

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic oil field drilling, production and plugging practices and methods; of investigative methods and procedures; of environmental and health protection related to oil and gas industry activities; of recordkeeping; and of rules pertaining to oil and gas production and pollution abatement. Ability is required to conduct routine investigations; to obtain and present routine evidence; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Special Requirements

As required by O.S. 52 SS 149 (10) (1999 Supplement) incumbents at this level “…shall be trained in Hydrogen Sulfide Gas control and safety and in hazardous chemical detection…” within one (1) year of appointment.
Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position. Applicants must be willing and able to relocate to the area of assignment. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional

Core work hours for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission are Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm. This schedule may require flexibility based on the needs of the agency.

This position is not remote work eligible as the position requires hands-on and in-person work to complete the essential job functions.

All employees appointed to state service, whether initial hiring, transferring from one state agency to another state agency, or returning to state serve following a break in service will be required to complete a twelve-month trial period in accordance with Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Rule 260:130-19-30. All employees appointed to state service are an At-Will employee and shall serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Benefits

As an employee with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission you will enjoy excellent state benefits including:

• Longevity bonus
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• 15 days per year of annual leave
• 15 days per year of sick leave
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account
• 11 paid holidays annually

Disclaimer: This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required
either now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.