Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1-3 - State of Louisiana : Job Details

Office of Conservation Pipeline Division

The Pipeline Division regulates the use, end-use, conservation, and transportation facilities for movement of intrastate natural gas; regulates carbon dioxide pipelines and compressed natural gas fueling facilities; and serves as a clearinghouse to provide information to natural gas users regarding supply availability. The Division is responsible for a comprehensive pipeline safety inspection and enforcement program for intrastate natural gas and hazardous liquids pipelines, as well as damage prevention enforcement on pipeline rights of way.

Incumbents in the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and South/Central Louisiana Areas are supervised by Conservation Program Managers (CPM). This position involves highly advanced technical inspections of jurisdictional intrastate pipeline facilities across three categories: 1) gas distribution pipelines, 2) gas transmission, and 3) hazardous liquid transmission pipelines. Inspectors may focus on one to three categories depending on their assignment. The role requires extensive travel, completion of PHMSA training, and is subject to random drug testing.

Ideal Candidate Competencies:

• Communicating Effectively: Ability to accurately relay information to connect people and ideas.
• Learning Actively: Ability to acquire knowledge and skills to improve performance and meet organizational goals.
• Thinking Critically: Ability to generate ideas, manipulate concepts, and develop original approaches.

This is a remote field position.

Qualifications include:

• Three years of experience in petroleum exploration, production, handling/distribution of petroleum gas or anhydrous ammonia, natural resources regulation/enforcement, law enforcement, or investigations; OR
• Bachelors degree in biological, physical, natural sciences, geoscience, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, or nuclear science.

The official job specifications are available here.

Job Duties:

Additional responsibilities include:

• Performing on-site inspections of complex jurisdictional gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems and related facilities.
• Conducting exit interviews to discuss inspection findings and providing guidance to facility personnel.
• Collecting and reviewing data, conducting quality assurance audits, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Completing inspection reports and recommending compliance actions for violations.
• Conducting unannounced site visits to evaluate pipeline conditions.
• Reviewing regulations with pipeline operators and attending departmental meetings.
• Assisting with training new employees and supporting experienced inspectors.
• Providing data and assisting in report preparation for the department or other agencies.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational. A current, permanent state employee may be required to accept a probational appointment. Additional vacancies may be filled within 90 days of the closing date.

Career Progression: The position may be filled as a Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2, or 3 based on experience.

Compensation is at a Special Entrance Rate (SER), with ranges as detailed in the table. Note that maximum salaries listed are career maximums, not starting salaries.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required. To apply, click the Apply link and complete an electronic application. Ensure your application includes relevant experience and education, as resumes alone are not accepted.

Contact Information:

For more information, contact:

Human Resources

Department of Energy and Natural Resources

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396

Email: [email protected]

The department supports employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and participates in the E-Verify system for employment eligibility verification.