Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1-3
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Job Location:
Ruston, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 2779 - 4999
Posted on:
02-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
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 they serve as clearing house to provide information to users of natural gas regarding the availability of supplies of natural gas. The Division is also responsible for a comprehensive pipeline safety inspection and enforcement program for both intrastate natural gas and hazardous liquids pipelines and damage prevention enforcement on pipeline right of ways.
Incumbents in the Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest and South/Central Louisiana Area are supervised by the Conservation Program Managers (CPM) for their area. Incumbents of this position performs highly advanced technical inspections of jurisdictional intrastate pipelines facilities. There are three categories of intrastate pipelines facilities which are regulated and inspected by all: 1) gas distribution pipelines 2) gas transmission and 3) hazardous liquid transmission pipelines. These incumbents may inspect from 1 to 3 of the categories of intrastate pipelines facilities in their area. This position requires extensive travel completion of PHMSA Training and Qualification Courses and is subject to random drug checks.
ANIDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPENTENCIES:
- 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.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas manipulate ideas and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
This position is classified as a remote field position.
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 bachelors 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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Additional duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Incumbents performs on-site inspections of complex jurisdictional gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems and related facilities intrastate pipelines facilities.
- The incumbent performs exit interviews to discuss the findings of on-site inspections with representatives of the respective facility and provide guidance to facility personnel in the course of discussions during the inspection and at the exit interview.
- Collects and review preliminary data required in on-site inspections; conduct quality assurance audits of data records and other information collected during inspections to determine accuracy completeness and proper documentation.
- Completes inspection reports; recommends compliance actions for probable violations noted during inspections; attends meeting in Baton Rouge or other locations to discuss citations and regulatory requirements and as needed.
- Conductunannouncedsitevisitsofoperatorfacilitiesintheirassignedareaofresponsibilitytoevaluatethecondition of pipeline facilities.
- and regulatory updates.
- Assistwithtrainingofnewemployeesandprovideassistancetolessexperiencedinspectors.
- Provide data and assist in the preparation of reports requested by the department office or other agencies.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational.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 may be filled as a Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Compensation: This position is eligible for a Special Entrance Rate (SER)Title/Level
Pay Level
SER Hourly Range
$18.76 - $26.93
$20.07 - $28.82
$22.98 - $33.00
SER Monthly Range
$3252 - $4668
$3479 - $4996
$3983 - $5720
SER Annual Range
$39021 - $56014
$41746 - $59946
$47798 - $68640
**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 and notthe amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
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 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). Resumes will not be 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
The Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities refer to the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a participant in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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