Petroleum Scientist Administrator (Enforcement)

About this Job

Office of Enforcement Executive Division

The Executive Division coordinates and administers the various activities of the Office of Enforcement in Baton Rouge LA. Among the primary responsibilities of the Executive Directors Office staff is the oversight of statutory responsibilities and regulations professional service contracts budget personnel information safety and emergency matters.

LOCATION AND POSITION INFORMATION:

The Petroleum Scientist Administrator serves as the Orders Division Director within the Office of Enforcement and is responsible for managing directing and coordinating all activities of the Division including the oversight of enforcement actions and the District Offices.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelors 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 masters 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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

This position provides strategic leadership for the Divisions programs and operations ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws and serves as the primary advisor to the Executive Director on matters affecting the Divisions mission programs and personnel. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Directs and oversees all Division programs initiatives enforcement actions and related activities to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

• Advises the Executive Director and executive leadership on programs policies enforcement matters and associated budgetary or personnel impacts.

• Provides strategic leadership to Division staff by setting goals priorities and performance standards aligned with departmental objectives.

• Represents the Department at meetings conferences and workshops at the local state and national levels.

• Develops monitors and manages the Divisions budget; reviews and approves expenditures contracts purchase orders and inter-agency agreements for fiscal compliance.

• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director or executive leadership.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: 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.

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

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

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 applications 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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

A copy of your college transcript MUST be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. 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.

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For further information about this vacancy contact:

Human Resources

Department of Conservation and Energy

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge LA 70804-9396

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