Land Manager (State Resources)

The Office of State Resources (OSTR) is responsible for the stewardship administration and strategic management of Louisianas publicly owned land mineral water and subsurface assets for energy-related development. At the direction of the State Mineral and Energy Board (SMEB) the Office supports the full lifecycle of public resource management beginning with the initial bid and contract evaluation negotiation and title verification.

The Land Manager oversees personnel while also contributing directly to lease maintenance and ownership functions within the Land Administration Section. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of ownership documentation related to state mineral leases including leases assignments subleases operating agreements amendments royalty reports plats releases and public resolutions. The position involves reviewing title and working interest ownership analyzing legal instruments related to ownership transfers and verifying information uploaded to internal filing systems. A strong understanding of legal and technical terminology as well as proficiency in systems such as SONRIS document imaging and GIS is essential.

In addition the Land Manager prepares and circulates the monthly Docket Review Report for Mineral and Energy Board meetings and addresses related inquiries from board members and leadership. The role includes attending board meetings and state lease sales assisting with data intake and resolution execution and managing ongoing administrative tasks such as ownership rebuilds lease holder lists and website and document imaging maintenance. The position also supports the development of policies procedures and standards for the Land Administration Section working independently with oversight from the Petroleum Lands Director.

The Land Manager position is located in the Land Administration Division within the Office of State Resources in Baton Rouge LA. The incumbent reports to the Petroleum Lands Director and has 3 direct subordinates.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises monitors and reviews the processes involved in reviewing the aforementioned ownership documents and inputting the appropriate information into our software systems and internal filing system. Responsible for personnel management including recommendations for hiring training promotions performance reviews and approval of leave requests.
• Review documents and prepare monthly Docket Review Report and docket book for Board Members staff and industry check log docket log after lease sale reports resolutions and lease sale figures for news press release.
• Develop and maintain a professional businesslike relationship with co-workers and industry professionals being attorneys geologists landmen and working interest owners for the purpose of providing information used at monthly lease sale as well as for partial releases releases staff reports and resolutions to be prepared prior to and after lease sale. Ensure that partial releases/releases rental payments deferred development payments In Lieu Royalty (Shut In) payments are received timely and entered into our software systems and internal filing system.
• Interact with other state agencies state mineral lessees professionals from the private sector and the oil and gas industry regarding procedures for mineral leasing or transferring mineral interests in their respective properties obtaining an interest in state mineral leases or operating agreements and agreements which may affect state mineral leases or operating agreements including but not limited to statutory law requirements form of lease or operating agreement required other required documentation and the necessity for State Mineral and Energy Board approval of transfers or leases.
• Propose and implement when necessary new methods of processing transfers of interests in state mineral leases and operating agreements of analyzing and processing items requiring advertisement and approval by the State Mineral and Energy Board and interfacing with other sections divisions and governmental agencies on a day-to-day basis with regard to providing information derived from section activities.
• Attends State Mineral and Energy Board and State Lease Sale meetings and ensures that information associated with awarded leases is accurately and timely entered into our software systems and internal filing system.
• Other duties as assigned by the Petroleum Lands Director or Executive Director of the Office of State Resources.

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

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 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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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