Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1 , 2, or 3 (Enforcement)

Conservation Enforcement Specialist

The Office of Enforcement (OENF) is dedicated to ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting public and environmental interests through rigorous inspection programs, timely enforcement actions, and transparent oversight. The Office emphasizes proactive monitoring, consistent regulatory enforcement, and transparent reporting. Its operations are designed to uphold compliance standards, swiftly address violations, and maintain trust and accountability within Louisiana's regulated community.

The Incumbents of this position perform highly advanced technical inspections of jurisdictional intrastate pipeline facilities. There are three categories of intrastate pipeline facilities that are regulated and inspected by all: 1) gas distribution pipelines, 2) gas transmission and gathering pipelines, and 3) hazardous liquid transmission and gathering pipelines. These incumbents may inspect from 1 to 3 categories of intrastate pipeline facilities in their area.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in petroleum exploration, petroleum production, petroleum gas and/or anhydrous ammonia handling or distribution, natural resources regulation, natural resources enforcement, law enforcement, or investigatory work; OR A bachelor's degree in a biological science, physical science, natural science, geoscience, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, or nuclear science.

Job Duties and Other Information:

• Incumbents perform on-site inspections of complex jurisdictional gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems and related facilities, as well as intrastate pipeline facilities.
• The incumbent performs exit interviews to discuss the findings of on-site inspections with representatives of the respective facility and provides guidance to facility personnel in the course of discussions during the inspection and at the exit interview.
• Collects and reviews preliminary data required in on-site inspections; conducts quality assurance audits of data, records, and other information collected during inspections to determine accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
• Completes inspection reports; recommends compliance actions for probable violations noted during inspections; attends meetings in Baton Rouge or other locations to discuss citations and regulatory requirements, as needed.
• Conduct unannounced site visits to operator facilities in their assigned area of responsibility to evaluate the condition of pipeline facilities.
• Review with pipeline operators specific regulation inquiries from pipeline operators. Attend staff meetings to discuss department policy and regulatory updates.
• Assist with training of new employees and provide assistance to less experienced inspectors.
• Provided data and assisted in the preparation of reports requested by the department, office, or other agencies.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2, or 3.

Work Schedule: Work hours are flexible.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

This position is located in Northeast Louisiana, with work performed in Bienville, Caldwell, Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, Webster, and West Carroll Parishes and supervised by the Conservation Program Managers (CPM) for their area. This position requires extensive travel, completion of PHMSA Training and Qualification Courses, and is subject to random drug checks.

Title/Level - Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1 - Conservation Enforcement Specialist 2 - Conservation Enforcement Specialist 3

Pay Level - TS-306 - TS-307 - TS-309

SER Hourly Range - $18.76 - $26.93 - $20.07 - $28.82 - $22.98 - $33.00

SER Monthly Range - $3,252 - $4,668 - $3,479 - $4,996 - $3,983 - $5,720

SER Annual Range - $39,021 - $56,014 - $41,746 - $59,946 - $47,798 - $68,640

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and not the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants. This position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months. A current, permanent status state employee may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion. Additional Vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Human Resources

Department of Conservation and Energy

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396

Email: DNR-Recruiting@la.gov

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