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Petroleum Scientist Manager 2 (Enforcement)

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Monroe, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

DCE-OENF-2025-215604-FRD

Department

DCE-Department of Conservation and Energy

Division

Office of Enforcement

Opening Date

12/10/2025

Closing Date

12/24/2025 11:59 PM Central

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+ Benefits

About this Job

Office of Enforcement – Orders Division/Monroe District

The Engineering Regulatory Division is responsible for inspecting oil and gas wells and the associated facilities to ensure compliance with LAC 43:XIX.Subpart 1 (Statewide Order No. 29-B, the processing of Unit Termination applications (Statewide Order No. 29-L-3), and the approval of Unit Survey Plats.

Additionally, the Division is responsible for implementing and administering the Oilfield Site Restoration Program [LAC 43:XI.Subpart 2] as well as the Underwater Obstruction Removal Program [LAC 43:I.Subpart 2].

LOCATION AND POSITION INFORMATION:

The Petroleum Scientist Manager 2 serves as the Monroe District Manager for the Office of Enforcement and is responsible for the administration and management of all aspects of the district office budget, purchasing and acquisition, operation of office facilities, and staffing and personnel issues for a workforce totaling 11 employees. The incumbent is also responsible for the regulation of all oil and gas activity in the area of the state comprised of approximately 10,901 square miles, which contains approximately 13,800 active oil and gas wells. The incumbent regulates oil and gas industry activities in the Monroe District. Work involves administering, supervising, and providing guidance to all district employees responsible for inspecting and monitoring existing oil and gas drilling and production facilities to ensure compliance with agency and regulations on and the state law.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a geoscience field or engineering plus five years of experience in the evaluation of oil and gas drilling, oil and gas production and/or oil and gas transportation, mining engineering or geology; OR

A master's degree in a geoscience field or engineering plus four years of the required specialized experience; OR

A doctorate in a geoscience field or engineering plus three years of the required specialized experience.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

This position has the authority to grant variance to operators of the requirements of LAC 43:XX Chapter 1 (General Operations Provisions) if warranted. The incumbent is also responsible for processing permits for new oil and gas wells and facilities. A vast knowledge of local production practices, drilling, and surface geologic formations is required to perform these duties. Incumbent manages the District activities in support of the Oilfield Site Restoration (OSR) Program on behalf of the OSR Manager. This individual also directs the efforts of the district office staff responsible for monitoring the submission of forms, reports, and permits required of operators conducting operations within the district, as well as serving requests of the public and oil industry personnel needing access to Office of Enforcement records.

This incumbent serves as an advisor to the oil and gas industry regarding department policies and practices and communicates daily with industry engineers, geologists, landmen, attorneys, landowners, drilling consultants, and other professionals. Incumbent performs all duties independently and receives general supervision from a Petroleum Scientist Administrator.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

+ Serves as Monroe District Manager

+ Prepares and monitors the District Office budget.

+ Represents the Office in all matters related to office facility operations, planning, and maintenance.

+ Determines job factors, prepares performance expectations, rates employee performance, counsels employees on job performance, and prepares or reviews PES Forms on all district employees.

+ Exercises broad oversight for contracts using Oilfield SiteRestoration funds and provides indirect supervision to contractors engaged in site restoration activities.

+ Resolves industry disputes and problems concerning drilling, completion, production, transportation, unitization practices, and permitting and reporting procedures. Handles district responsibilities associated with the administration of the Oilfield Site Restoration Fund, Act 404 of 1993, pertaining to orphan wells and related facilities.

+ Reviews permit-to-drill applications for new wells to be drilled in search of oil and gas for well spacing requirements, unitization restrictions, directional drilling conditions, minimum casing requirements (to ensure protection of the USDW - underground source of drinking water), and for technical accuracy.

+ Provides technical and engineering assistance/advice to industry; informs the public and interested parties on state statutes, department rules and regulations, and the general policies pertaining to the oil and gas industry.

+ Investigates requests made by the public and industry concerning production inequities, drilling and completion practices, environmental concerns, and other problems by overseeing the assignment of a specific CES to the task or by personally visiting the drill site or production facility.

+ Reviews application to amend drilling permits, depending on the requested amendment action, that directly affect an operator's authority to produce, transport liquid products, competitive equities, drilling locations, etc.

+ Works closely with the Engineering Administrative Division - Production Audit Section regarding overproduction, production without an allowable, unauthorized movement of liquid product, as well other illegal acts by oil and gas operators.

+ Performs all other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Probational

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

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

ENGINEERING DEGREE

(NON-PETROLEUM)/GEOLOGY or GEOSCIENCE DEGREE

Title/Level

Petroleum Scientist Manager 2 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=173810)

Pay Level

TS-320 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/JobViewPayLevels.aspx?Schedule=TS&PayLevel=312)

SER Hourly Range

$42.70 - $74.37

SER Monthly Range

$7,401.33 - $12,891

SER Annual Range

$88,816.00 - $154,690

PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DEGREE

SER Hourly Range

$47.85 - $74.37

SER Monthly Range

$8,294.00 - $12,891

SER Annual Range

$99,528.00 - $154,690

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: ThePetroleum ScientistManager 2 has an established special entrance rate (SER) that is set above the minimum of the pay level and the advertised minimum. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career, andnot 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 scoreis 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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete

You are encouraged to attach your transcript to your application. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application and/or by fax/mail.Applicants possessing an international degree must submit an equivalency evaluation statement with their application. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application.

Transcripts can either be mailed or faxed to the Louisiana Department of State Civil Service. Fax: 225-219-1041. Mailing Address: Department of State Civil Service, P.O. Box 94111, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9111.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Human Resources

Department of Conservation and Energy

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396

Email:[email protected]

The Department of Conservation and Energy is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide athttp://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf.

The Department of Conservation and Energy is a participant in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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