Oil and Gas Field Inspector I (#M32A)
$13.38-$24.53 hourly / $2,318.94-$4,251.39 monthly / $27,827.27-$51,016.65 annual

Oil and Gas Field Inspector II (#M32B)
$14.71-$26.97 hourly / $2,549.43-$4,673.96 monthly / $30,593.20-$56,087.54 annual

Oil and Gas Field Inspector III (#M32C)
$16.08-$29.47 hourly / $2,786.69-$5,108.93 monthly / $33,440.25-$61,307.13 annual

Oil and Gas Field Inspector IV (#M32D)
$17.68-$32.42 hourly / $3,065.31-$5,619.73 monthly / $36,783.71-$67,436.80 annual

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.

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• Performs investigations in response to complaints of rule violations and environmental pollution to determine sources and identify possible causes.
• Performs inspections of drilling, transportation and production facilities in order to determine compliance with Commission rules pertaining to environmental protection and waste management.
• Responds to and investigates threats to public safety resulting from well blowouts and other hazards. 
• Oversees environmental remediation efforts and performs follow up inspections to ensure compliance with guidelines and instructions.
• Witnesses tests and records data on well production potential, gas/oil ratios, bottom hole pressure, mechanical integrity, fluid levels or other tests required to ensure compliance.
• Researches the history of specific abandoned wells to determine responsibility for plugging; may determine priority and placement on state funded plugging list.
• Provides testimony in Commission hearings regarding findings of investigations and actions taken.

Level I:
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 record keeping; 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.

Level II:
Those identified in Level I plus knowledge of well control; of hydrogen sulfide control; of groundwater remediation; and of pollution investigation.  Ability is required to prepare technical reports and to analyze statements and situations accurately.

Level III:
Those identified in Level II plus knowledge of pollution abatement and radiation procedures and of safety procedures.

Level IV:
Those identified in Level III plus knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.  Ability is required to supervise the work of others.

The Oil and Gas Field Inspector job family has four levels that are distinguished by the complexity of assignments, the level of expertise required to perform the duties assigned, and the responsibility assigned for providing leadership to others.

Level I:
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.

Level II:
This is the career level of the job family where employees are assigned responsibility for performing a full range of investigations and inspections, including responding to releases and complaints and acting as a liaison between the Corporation Commission, the industry and the public.  Employees may provide limited guidance or technical assistance to other Oil and Gas Field Inspectors during investigations and inspections.

Level III:
This is the specialist level of this job family where employees are routinely assigned responsibility for performing complex or difficult investigations and inspections, including mediation efforts and regulation of oil and gas production, transportation and waste management operations.  The work is generally performed with a high degree of technical and administrative freedom to plan, develop and organize all phases of the work necessary for completion within broad program guidelines.  Some employees may perform lead-worker functions during highly complex or difficult investigations and inspections, providing technical guidance to other Oil and Gas Field Inspectors.

Level IV:
This is the leadership level where employees are assigned responsibility for performing and supervising work involving the inspection, investigations, and regulation of oil and gas exploration, production, transportation and waste management operations.  Positions are assigned responsibility for the supervision of Field Inspectors, including reviewing and assigning work, providing training and evaluating performance.  Some positions may provide direct supervision which includes additional responsibilities for employee development, approving leave and initiating disciplinary actions, as well as performing related administrative functions.

Level I:
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…".

Level II:
Education and Experience requirements at this level are mandated by statute.  52 O.S. SS 149 (11) (1999 Supplement) states applicants "…shall have four (4) years practical and two (2) years regulatory experience in the production of oil and gas…”.

Level III:
Education and Experience requirements at this level are mandated by statute.  52 O.S. SS 149 (10) (1999 Supplement) states applicants “…shall have five (5) years regulatory experience in the production of oil and gas or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Safety and one (1) year of regulatory experience in the production of oil and gas…”.

NOTE: Practical experience in the production of oil and gas will consist of experience in oil and gas production and drilling operations.  Regulatory experience will consist of experience in conducting inspections and investigations of oil and gas production sites and/or public safety concerns.

Level IV:
Education and Experience requirements at this level are mandated by statute.  52 O.S. SS 149 (12) (1999 Supplement) states applicants “…shall have four (4) years practical and three (3) years regulatory experience in the production of oil and gas.”

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Level III:
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.