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Oil and Gas Field Specialist Agency
185 CORPORATION COMMISSION Supervisory Organization
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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
Full time Job Type
Regular Compensation
Salary: $70,000Location: Will Rogers Memorial Building
Address: 2401 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Positions in this job family are involved in performing professional geological, hydrological and/or engineering duties involving the enforcement of laws and rules in Oil and Gas exploration and production and pollution abatement and environmental programs. This includes review of applications, permits, inspection reports, test results, sample analysis and other documents in order to determine compliance with rules and laws of pollution abatement and reclamation, production allowables, density, location, well plugging, correlative rights and spacing.
Typical Functions
- Conducts reviews to determine accuracy of hydrological and engineering data; notifies industry personnel of deficiencies and provides assistance in correcting errors.
- Evaluates data on Commission proceedings to determine compliance with rules and laws.
- Interprets state and federal laws and commission rules for staff, industry personnel and the public.
- Investigates Oil and Gas pollution sites and exploration, production and pipeline safety transportation facilities and provides technical and professional recommendations.
- Prepares geological, hydrological and engineering reports; reviews information and exhibits used in hearings; and testifies at Commission hearings as an expert witness.
Level Descriptor
This is the basic level of this job family where employees are assigned routine entry-level work in a training status to build their skills in reviewing geological, hydrological and engineering information including reports, applications, permits, sample analysis, and rules and commission orders. In this role they will assist with complex review and evaluation and may assist in preparing or reviewing exhibits and information for Commission hearings.
Education and Experience
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in geology, geography, hydrology, environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Knowledge, skills and abilities required at this level include knowledge of current geological, hydrological and engineering principles and practices related to Oil and Gas exploration, drilling, production, pipeline transportation and plugging; of state and federal laws and Commission rules regarding pollution abatement and remediation practices, production allowables, spacing, permitting and cementing; of hazardous materials and pollution control; and of report writing and recordkeeping. Ability is required to analyze geological and hydrological maps and reports; to interpret engineering data and reports; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Special Requirements
- This position may be remote work (hybrid work schedule) eligible depending on the needs of the agency.
- The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
- Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Benefits
As an employee with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, you will enjoy excellent state benefits including:
- 15 days per year of annual leave
- 15 days per year of sick leave
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Longevity bonus
- A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account
- A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan
Conditions of Employment
- Contingent on a favorable background check
- FLSA Non-Exempt/Exempt status
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.
All employees appointed to state service, whether initial hiring, transferring from one state agency to another state agency, or returning to state service 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.
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'.
