PETROLEUM INDUSTRY REGULATORY TECHNICIAN III8241A3 Pay Grade: 30 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is advanced technical work with supervisory responsibilities in a district oil field regulatory and enforcement program. Work involves performing a variety of complex duties in assessing and coordinating inspections and investigations in the enforcement of the rules and regulations relating to oil and gas productions and other well operations. Work also includes planning and directing the work of subordinate technicians performing work of varied scope and complexity. Incumbent may serve as assistant to the district director. Work assignments are received with general instructions and objectives from administrative or technical superiors through conferences and reports. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL D: "Under general direction..." Employees at this level are usually in charge of a large and important organizational unit. They plan and carry out assignments with little supervision. They report regularly to a superior, usually by means of occasional conferences, to discuss work progress or new problems which require advice from above. This designation will pertain to classes with a high order of independence. Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable - Duties which require a high degree of concentration because of the many factors which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple, unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful analysis and interpretation. Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL E: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are highly significant. Work is rarely if ever reviewed. Errors may result in serious disruption in the operation of a major agency. Contacts - LEVEL D: The purpose of the contact is to justify, defend, negotiate, persuade or interrogate to settle matters, maintain good will, gain cooperation or reach compromises when the information is controversial or the individuals or groups have strong differences of opinions or diverse viewpoints. Extensive use of communication techniques and well developed communication skills are required for dealing with others. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL C: Typically involves limited supervisory responsibility which entails performing as a "first line supervisor" for a small number of employees. Supervision is not the primary responsibility of the job. Responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling, and reviewing work and recommending, hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from Petroleum Industry Technician II class in which the incumbents perform advanced rather than complex technical or supervisory oil field regulatory and enforcement work. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Administers, coordinates, reviews and evaluates special and routine inspections and investigations of complaints to detect violations of oil field regulations which could result in water pollution and waste of hydrocarbon resources. Meets with oil and gas operators or the general public to advise and assure compliance with underground injection control regulations pertaining to construction, operation, maintenance, and testing of salt water disposal and repressuring wells. Provides information and guidance to oil and gas operators to assist them in correctly completing, and filling proper applications and forms. Assigns staff, or reviews plans and specifications for plugging abandoned wells; and witnesses pluggings. Oversees district program of on-site surface casing installations and old well work over or selects certain operations to be witnessed. Coordinates and assigns staff to witness core, seismic and stratographic drilling and plugging or selects certain operations to be witnessed in order to ensure proper procedures were followed. Assists in planning, developing and coordinating a district lease inspection program and reviews reports and makes recommendations for actions of noncompliance or violation. Assists in preparing and implementing district field staff training programs to instruct district staff in all aspects of the field operations and identifies other training needs. Assists in planning, directing and supervising the work of all technicians in the district operation. Writes and prepares technical reports, correspondence, and related material for validating compliance or noncompliance; advises operators and plant managers of the findings and discusses controls, solutions and actions to be taken; and makes recommendations concerning the need for legal enforcement actions. Coordinates special field investigations of complaints within a specified time frame; and may testify as expert witness in hearings on operator violations. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge Knowledge of agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures. *Knowledge of the methods and equipment used in measuring oil and gas well production, including well drilling and plugging and the ability to operate the same. Knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision. *Knowledge of English usage, spelling and written communications. *Knowledge of algebraic and other mathematical calculations. Abilities *Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations and to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. *Ability to analyze and evaluate technical materials and data for the applications to daily work. *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, oil and gas producers and their representatives, landowners, other agency employees and the general public. Ability to operate and maintain electronic and computer equipment and software systems. *Ability to plan, organize and direct work of others. *Ability to communicate ideas effectively, orally, and in writing. *Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Three years of experience in petroleum exploration, production or operation. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
Necessary Special Requirements: NC: 06/93 |