E&E INSPECTOR II

　　Date: Jan 18, 2024

　　Req ID: 36663

　　Location:

　　El Dorado, AR, US, 71730

　　Category: OIL AND GAS COMMISSION

　　Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155

　　Position Number: 22088029

　　County: Union

　　Posting End Date: February 15, 2024

　　Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155

　　Oil and Gas Commission

　　The mission of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment is to provide effective and efficient energy and environmental solutions informed by science. The Department promotes responsible management of resources and protects the environment for the benefit of all Arkansans.

　　Position Information

　　Class Code: X082C

　　Grade: GS06

　　FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

　　Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $52,424.00

　　Summary

　　The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment (E&E) Inspector II is responsible for conducting field, regulatory, or safety inspections of various energy or environmental resources, installations, and facilities, including public and privately-owned air, water, and solid waste permitted facilities; liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks and transport vehicles; and wells, transport vehicles, and operational structures related to the production of crude oil and natural gas production. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

　　Functions

　　Conducts on-site inspections to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and restrictions. Inspects to confirm compliance with proper installation, operation, and condition. Reviews and verifies records required by permit or regulation, reporting procedures, and sampling and analytical techniques. Prepares inspection reports, including a narrative, when required. Collects samples for laboratory analysis and takes photographs to document findings. Investigates complaints of regulated, permitted, and non-permitted sites, determines validity of complaint, cites violations of state and/or federal laws and regulations, documents findings, and assists violator in correcting the problem; may conduct follow-up investigations. May respond to emergency situations, monitor clean-up, and prepare incident report documenting findings. Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Dimensions

　　Frequent in-state travel is required.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Knowledge of state and federal energy and environmental regulations. Knowledge of investigation standards and procedures. Knowledge of scientific testing equipment and analytic procedures utilized to determine compliance with regulations. Ability to conduct on-site scientific inspections, evaluate findings, and determine compliance with regulations. Ability to obtain data samples for laboratory analysis. Ability to compile data and prepare reports. Ability to train others in proper procedures.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma, plus three years of experience in an energy or environmental related industry.

　　Licenses

　　Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Knowledge of crude oil and natural gas production methods and processes

　　Knowledge of oil and gas regulations

　　Knowledge of crude oil and produced water spill responses, control, and abatement

　　The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

　　Nearest Major Market:El Dorado