# W. Va. Code § 22-6-2A: Oil and gas inspectors qualifications and salary > West Virginia · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S2A ## Section - **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 22-6-2A - **Heading:** Oil and gas inspectors qualifications and salary - **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 22 / Article 6 / Section 2A ## Text (a) No person is eligible for appointment as an oil and gas inspector or supervising inspector unless, at the time of probationary appointment, the person: (1) Is a citizen of West Virginia, in good health and of good character, reputation and temperate habits; (2) has had at least two years actual relevant experience in the oil and gas industry: Provided, That no more than one year of the experience requirement may be satisfied by any of following: (i) A bachelor of science degree in science or engineering; (ii) an associate degree in petroleum technology; or (iii) actual relevant environmental experience including, without limitation, experience in wastewater, solid waste or reclamation, each full year of which shall be considered as a year of actual relevant experience in the oil and gas industry; and (3) has good theoretical and practical knowledge of oil and gas drilling and production methods, practices and techniques, sound safety practices and applicable water and mining laws. (b) In order to qualify for appointment as an oil and gas inspector or supervising inspector by the secretary, an eligible applicant shall submit to a written and oral examination by the Division of Personnel within the Department of Administration and shall furnish any evidence of good health, character and other facts establishing eligibility required by the Division of Personnel. The Office of Oil and Gas shall determine the substance of the examinations administered to candidates for the positions of oil and gas inspector and supervising oil and gas inspector by the Division of Personnel. If the Division of Personnel finds after investigation and examination that an applicant: (1) Is eligible for appointment; and (2) has passed all written and oral examinations, the division shall add the applicant's name and grade to the register of qualified eligible candidates and certify its action to the secretary. No candidate's name may remain on the register for more than three years without requalifying. (c) Every supervising oil and gas inspector shall be paid not less than $40,000 per year. Every oil and gas inspector shall be paid not less than $35,000 per year. ## Nearby sections - [W. Va. Code § 22-6-1 §22-6-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S1.md) - [W. Va. Code § 22-6-2 §22-6-2. Secretary – powers and duties generally; department records open to public; inspectors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S2.md) - [W. Va. Code § 22-6-2A §22-6-2a. Oil and gas inspectors qualifications and salary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S2A.md) - [W. Va. Code § 22-6-3 §22-6-3. Findings and orders of inspectors concerning violations; determination of reasonable time for abatement; extensions of time for abatement; special inspections; notice of findings and orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S3.md) - [W. Va. Code § 22-6-4 §22-6-4. Review of findings and orders by director; special inspection; annulment, revision, etc., of order; notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S4.md) - [W. Va. Code § 22-6-5 §22-6-5. Requirements for findings, orders and notices; posting of findings and orders; judicial review of final orders of director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S5.md) - [W. Va. Code § 22-6-6 §22-6-6. Permit required for well work; permit fee; application; soil erosion control plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S6.md) - [W. Va. Code § 22-6-7 §22-6-7. Water pollution control permits; powers and duties of the director; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S7.md) - [W. Va. Code § 22-6-8 §22-6-8. Permits not to be on flat well royalty leases; legislative findings and declarations; permit requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S8.md) - [W. Va. Code § 22-6-9 §22-6-9. Notice to property owners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S9.md) - [W. Va. Code § 22-6-10 §22-6-10. Procedure for filing comments; certification of notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S10.md) - [W. Va. Code § 22-6-11 §22-6-11. Review of application; issuance of permit in the absence of objections; copy of permits to county assessor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S11.md) - [W. Va. Code § 22-6-12 §22-6-12. Plats prerequisite to drilling or fracturing wells; preparation and contents; notice and information furnished to coal operators, owners or lessees; issuance of permits; performance bonds or securities in lieu thereof; bond forfeiture.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S12.md) - [W. Va. Code § 22-6-13 §22-6-13. Notice to coal operators, owners or lessees and director of intention to fracture certain other wells; contents of such notice; bond; permit required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S13.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A6_S2A. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.