Please refer to the official Job Announcement for the Job Description, Minimum Job
Requirements, application procedures, and additional testing information.
YOU MUST APPLY BEFORE YOU TAKE THE TEST.
TEST STUDY MATERIALS.
The Oil and Gas Inspector written examination includes 70 multiple-choice
items in these areas: General Terminology, Oil and Gas Standards, Reading
Comprehension, and Oil and Gas Related Calculations. You may bring and use a
basic, non-programmable, calculator during the test. Cell phones are not
permitted. Calculators are NOT provided.
We highly recommend that you review the below documents PRIOR to taking the
written test. Click the name to view and/or print. All documents are in PDF
format. No other materials or information is available. Questions about
the study materials should be directed to the Division of Environmental
Protection.
Study Guide for Inspector Test.pdf - This is a list of specific topics you should focus on in preparing for the written examination.
22-11 Water Pollution Control Act.pdf
22-6 Office of Oil and Gas - Oil and Gas Wells.pdf
22-8 Transportation of Oils.pdf
22-21 Coalbed Methane Wells.pdf
35-1 Miscellaneous Water Pollution Control Rules.pdf
35-4 New Rule Oil and Gas Wellls and Other Wells 35-04.pdf
35-5 Designation of Future Use.pdf
35-8 Rules Governing Horizontal Well Development.pdf
Erosion and Sediment Control Manual.pdf (3.9MB download)
General Water Pollution Control Permit.pdf
Addendum to General Water Pollution Control Permit.pdf (2012)
While this material covers most of the topics included in the examination, the exam may also cover related topics.