Petroleum Scientist Administrator (LOSCO)

Petroleum Scientist Administrator (LOSCO)

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Petroleum Scientist Administrator (LOSCO)

Salary

$8,197.00 - $14,759.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

DCE-OSEC-2026-217377-IGA

Department

DCE-Department of Conservation and Energy

Division

Office of the Secretary

Opening Date

02/10/2026

Closing Date

2/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

About this Job

Office of The Secretary - Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office

The Office of the Secretary serves as the department's executive management office. The Secretary is the chief officer of the Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E), in charge of its policy, administration, and operations.

The Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO) was created by state legislature in 1991. This division serves as the single point of contact for programs related to oil spills in Louisiana. LOSCO's mission is to minimize unauthorized discharges of oil, provide for an effective spill response, compensate the public for damages to the state's natural resources and services, and assist the public through education, service, and public outreach.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a geoscience field or engineering plus six 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 five years of the required specialized experience; OR

A doctorate in a geoscience field or engineering plus four 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

This Petroleum Scientist Administrator position is located within the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office Division of the Office of the Secretary and is domiciled in Baton Rouge, LA. The Petroleum Scientist Administrator is responsible for the overall direction, operation, and administration of the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO). The position reports directly to the Executive Director and supervises legal, administrative, technical, and program staff.

• Direct programmatic, scientific regulatory, policy, and administrative matters related to the implementation of the mission of the Office.

• Establish and direct Oil Spill Response, Natural Resource Damage, Assessment, Prevention, and Public Outreach programs for the State of Louisiana.

• Oversee the development and implementation of cleanup standards for the oil and gas industry.

• Oversee the State's cost reimbursements from responsible parties and/or the federal Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund

• Identify necessary state and federal legislative actions and coordinate legislative issues with the Administration, State Legislature, United States Congress, and stakeholders.

• Analyze technical innovations of importance to the state with emphasis on oil and gas industry.

• Keep apprised of latest scientific techniques, testing procedures, and technological advancements concerning oil and gas production, transportation and development, oil spill response, Natural Resource Damage Assessments, and conservation and protection of coastal, river, and other natural resources, and direct the maintenance of LOSCO's scientific database in support of oil spills response and prevention.

• Establish government and industry partnerships and ensure interagency coordination relative to the mission of the Office and mandates stipulated in relevant Acts.

• Present papers at regional, national, and international conferences.

• Conduct annual planning and evaluations of employees ensuring that the mission and goals of the office are maintained.

POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS:

Appointment Type: Probational

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

Work Schedule:Work hours are flexible.

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

**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 andnotthe amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

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 & Energy

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396

Email: DCE-Recruiting@

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

Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at.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 (). LASERS has provided this video (.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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