Title: Gas and Oil Compliance/Permit Specialist
State Role Title: Minerals Specialist I
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience up to $83,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Energy
Location: Mines/Mine Land Repurpose/Adm
Agency Website: www.energy.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Virginia Energy is seeking a Gas and Oil Compliance/Permit Specialist for its Gas and Oil Program (DGO) Program. This role is responsible for approving and providing permitting, compliance, technical, and informational services to Virginia Energy and its customers. Additionally, the position specializes in well drilling, compressor stations, pipelines, CBM flaring units, methane incineration for carbon credits, and associated activities.
Major areas of responsibility include:
• Evaluating and approving permit applications
• Conducting inspections related to drilling, hydraulic fracturing, cementing, safety, and environmental compliance
• Investigating complaints and incidents, as well as overseeing plugging and reclamation inspections
Virginia Energy’s mission is to lead the Commonwealth toward a safe, reliable, and responsible energy future—with a greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development. The agency also implements Virginia’s Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth has abundant, reliable, affordable, and clean energy.
Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.
Minimum Qualifications
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations governing gas and oil operations
• Working knowledge of methods and practices related to gas and oil permitting, prospecting, site construction, drilling, completion, and production, as well as conservation considerations involving other minerals and energy resources
• Ability to secure cooperation from industry representatives in complying with laws and regulations
• Experience working with the public
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to use computers and basic software systems
• Ability to walk long distances across mountainous terrain in gas and oil industry settings
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Additional Considerations
• Hydrogen Sulfide certification and Blow-out certification is preferred
• Ability to interpret Geophysical logs is preferred
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.
All applicants for employment must consent to a comprehensive background check. Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test, reference, driving, and criminal background check.
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.
Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in the recruitment, selection and hiring of our workforce.
As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth’s veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Information
Name: Pamela Koger McElwain
Phone: 804-910-1525
Email: Pamela.KogerMcElwain@energy.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.