Permit Unit Manager (Public Service Administrator, Opt 4)

Agency : Department of Natural Resources Closing Date/Time: 01/08/2024 Salary: $7,234 - $11,031 per month Job Type: Salaried Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: RC063 This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Posting Identification Number 12-10-34307 Position Statement Provides management and supervision of the OOGRM permit Unit staff in the review of various permit applications and permit revisions submitted by oil and gas operators, to ensure compliance with approved regulations such as the Illinois Oil and Gas Act, Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act (HFRA) as they relate to the permit application process and the spacing and construction of wells.
Job Responsibilities 1.
Under general direction of the Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management (OOGRM) Permitting and Technical Services Manager, serves as working supervisor to staff in gathering various data for review and issuing permits: • Provides management and supervision of the Permit Unit staff in the review of various permit applications and permit revisions submitted by oil and gas operators • Ensure compliance with approved regulations such as the Illinois Oil and Gas Act, Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act (HFRA) as they relate to the permit application process and the spacing and construction of wells.
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Serves as working supervisor: • Assigns and reviews work • Provides guidance and training to assigned staff • Counsels staff regarding work performance • Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs • Establishes annual goals and objectives • Approves time off • Prepares and signs performance evaluations • Assists in the training of OOGRM staff related to the permitting of conventional oil and gas production and high volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing wells 3.
Reviews and evaluates permit applications for completeness and accuracy: • Coordinates with the legal staff for permit review and compliance • Serves as technical expert in formal hearings of issues that relate to high volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing and conventional permit applications 4.
Coordinates Departmental policies and serves as Liaison with various individuals and groups: • Reviews and assists in drafting of Department policies, regulations, reports, and forms related to permitting issues • Interprets and explains these aspects of the program to public officials, industry representatives, and the general public 5.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above Qualifications Minimum Qualifications 1.
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business, public administration, geology or a related physical or environmental science; engineering or petroleum engineering preferred 2.
Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the field of environmental or physical sciences.
Specialized Skills 1.
Requires at least 3 years’ experience in writing regulator permits, including the writing of conditions and issuance of permits, 2 years of which must be in oil and gas permitting.
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Requires at least 2 years of experience interpreting and applying the Illinois Oil and Gas Act and associated regulations and/or the Illinois Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act and associated regulations.
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Requires at least 2 years of experience in the manipulation of data within the Corel Paradox database management system, including writing queries and generating ad hoc reports.
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Requires at least 2 years of experience working with Microsoft Suite.
Preferred Qualifications 1.
One (1) year of professional experience with hydraulic fracturing, preferably “high volume” 2.
Three (3) years experience in writing regulator permits, including the writing of conditions and issuance of permits, 2 years of which must be in oil and gas permitting.
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Two (2) years of extensive knowledge of the Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act, the Oil and Gas Act and related administrative rules 4.
Two (2) years of experience in developing and managing a supportive agency program 5.
Two (2) years of experience in developing, installing, and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards for the Office’s UIC and Production Permitting Units.
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Two (2) years of experience in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures including those related to the regulation of the oil and gas industry 7.
Prefers 2 years of experience in the manipulation of data within a database management system, including writing queries and generating ad hoc reports.
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Prefers 2 years of experience working with Microsoft Suite.
Employment Conditions All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.
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Ability to pass background check Agency Statement IDNR Agency Statement - Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois’ natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites – and everything in between.
Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment.
Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available in for certain positions.
The Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management is the regulatory authority in Illinois for permitting, drilling, operating, and plugging oil and gas production wells.
The Office implements the Illinois Oil and Gas Act and enforces standards for the construction and operation of related production equipment and facilities.
In addition, the Office regulates the injection of fluids into underground injection wells, through the UIC Program, and cleans up abandoned well sites through the PRF and Landowner Grant Programs.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, 1 hour lunch Work Location: IDNR Headquarters, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1813 Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler, 217-785-5387, Vicky.
Fowler@Illinois.
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