Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1-3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5076674) Apply  Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1-3 Salary $3,403.00 - $6,124.00 Monthly Location Shreveport, LA Job Type Classified Job Number DENR-2025-OC-212778-FRD Department DENR-Office of Conservation Division Engineering Opening Date 09/12/2025 Closing Date 9/26/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Office of Conservation Engineering-Regulatory/Shreveport 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]. The Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2, or 3 is located in the Engineering-Regulatory Division/Shreveport District within the Office of Conservation in Shreveport, LA and their primary worksite will be from the incumbent’s home address.Travel is required to assigned parishes: Caddo, DeSoto, and Bossier. 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. Selected Core Competencies: Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. Minimum Qualifications Five 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 plus two 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. 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=165670) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: The Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2, or 3 will perform 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 Conservation rules and regulations and applicable law. Additional duties include, but are not limited to the following: + 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, Promotional, or Job Appointment Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2, or 3. Work Schedule:Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour. 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 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. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: Human Resources Department of Energy and Natural Resources PO Box 94396 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396 Email:DNR-Recruiting@la.gov 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 01 Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable communicating effectively + I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively + I can communicate effectively + I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication 02 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below 03 Rate your ability to display expertise based on our definition: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training. + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable displaying expertise + I have limited experience or require assistance to display expertise + I can display expertise + I can display expertise and help others improve their ability to display expertise 04 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 05 Rate your ability to make accurate judgments based on our definition: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable making accurate judgments + I have limited experience or require assistance to make accurate judgments + I can make accurate judgments + I can make accurate judgments and help others improve their ability to make accurate judgments 06 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 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