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Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2 or 3 (Enforcement)

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Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2 or 3 (Enforcement)

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Lafayette, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

DCE-OENF-2026-216259-FRD

Department

DCE-Department of Conservation and Energy

Division

Office of Enforcement

Opening Date

01/09/2026

Closing Date

1/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Office of Enforcement – Inspections Division

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].

This position is located in the Engineering-Regulatory Division/Lafayette District within the Office of Enforcement in Lafayette, LA and work out of the incumbent’s home.

Travel is required to assigned parishes.

The incumbent in this position performs highly responsible and advanced technical inspection work related to drilling, completion, production, and site restoration phases of oil and gas activity within the State of Louisiana.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

+ Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

+ Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.

+ Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

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 Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=165650) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

As a Conservation Enforcement Specialist, you will carry out numerous tasks and additional duties include, but are not limited to the following:

+ Performs onsite inspections of drilling operations, diverters, BOPs, accumulators, oil and gas wells, production and storage facilities, oilfield pits, and a general review of work permits, procedures, and safety programs to ensure compliance with Office of Enforcement rules and regulations and applicable law.

+ Ensures safety prevention equipment is properly installed and in working condition and tested according to regulations.

+ Inspects oilfield production and storage facilities to ensure adequate containment structure/firewall is provided.

+ Witnesses the plug and abandonment of oil and gas wells by operators ensuring procedure compliance for protection of the environment and the underground source of drinking water.

+ Interfaces with filed representatives of other federal and state agencies in investigations concerning improper discharge of non-hazardous oilfield waste and environmental damage, theft of oil and gas production equipment, theft of crude oil, etc.

+ Performs mechanical integrity pressure tests of wells utilized for saltwater disposal purposes.

+ Performs all other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Probational

Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group. (Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2 or 3)

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

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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 the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe 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:[email protected]

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

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Phone

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Website

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