Title: Gas and Oil Compliance/Permit Specialist

State Role Title: Minerals Specialist I

Hiring Range: $57,733 - $83,000/annually

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Agency Website: energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Energy’s Gas and Oil Division is seeking a Compliance and Permitting Specialist to provide permitting, compliance oversight, and technical support for Virginia Energy and its customers. This role is responsible for reviewing and approving permit applications and
conducting a wide range of field inspections to ensure safe and environmentally responsible operations.

Key responsibilities include:
• Reviewing and approving gas and oil permits
• Conducting drilling, hydraulic fracturing, cementing, and safety inspections
• Performing environmental compliance inspections
• Investigating complaints and conducting follow-up inspections
• Overseeing plugging and reclamation inspections
• Providing technical guidance and information to internal and external stakeholders
This position focuses on operations related to well drilling, compression, pipelines, and
associated activities.

Virginia Energy’s mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable and responsible energy future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, as well as implement the 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

• Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing gas and oil operations
• Knowledge of the methods and practices of gas and oil permitting, prospecting, site construction, drilling, completion, production, and of the related conservation considerations with respect to other minerals and energy resources
• Ability to secure the cooperation of industry representatives in complying with law and regulation
• Ability to meet and deal with the public
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computers and basic software systems
• Ability to walk distances up and down the mountainous terrain throughout the gas and oil industry
• A valid driver’s license with 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.

This position is designated to file a financial disclosure under the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act. This is a condition of employment, and you are required to submit the Statement of Economic Interests electronically through the Virginia Ethics Council’s online filing system annually.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. 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: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: humanresources@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.