Land Specialist 1, 2, 3, or 4 (Resource Analytics)

Office of State Resources Resource Analytics

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. Once agreements are in place OSTR oversees operational compliance ensuring that developers and operators meet performance standards fulfill contractual obligations and remit appropriate royalty payments to the State. This integrated model allows OSTR to uphold its fiduciary obligations enforce accountability and manage Louisianas resource portfolio with foresight and precision. OSTRs role expands beyond land and minerals to ground and surface water management creating a foundation for conservation monitoring and strategic planning statewide.

As the Land Specialist within the Resource Analytics Division of the Office of State Resources you will play a key role in identifying opportunities that maximize the States financial returns from its natural resources. As the Divisions sole Land Specialist you will serve as a subject-matter expert in land use mineral interests and the oil and gas and alternative energy industries providing analysis and recommendations that inform negotiations settlements and royalty payments. You will evaluate opportunities involving unleased mineral interests and mineral rights on conflict acreage where the State may have a claim helping ensure these resources are responsibly managed and leveraged for the benefit of Louisiana. Working closely with the Petroleum Scientist Manager and a broad network of State federal and industry stakeholders you will help improve royalty returns strengthen resource management strategies and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the Office of State Resources.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Serve as the Office of State Resources senior technical expert in the analysis of state-owned lands and minerals and leasing records by conducting complex title examinations and ownership determinations involving multiple conveyances legal descriptions historical records surveys and public documents.
• Support the States position in disputes involving complex ownership issues through interpretation of Louisiana property law and land management policies. Provide technical oversight of state mineral and surface lease administration by evaluating complex lease actions ownership interests production data and legal documentation.
• Maintain statewide land and mineral ownership databases ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Analyze ownership leasing royalty and resource data to identify trends evaluate program performance and provide recommendations that support executive decision-making.
• Develop reports dashboards and analytical tools to improve efficiency and data-driven decisions
• Coordinate with attorneys engineers geologists finance staff and executive leadership on complex issues and make recommendations on negotiation positions to benefit the State.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and the State Mineral & Energy Board and coordinate initiatives with internal staff and external stakeholders to improve statewide land management.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational.

• 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.

Work Schedule: Work hours are flexible.

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

Career Progression:As part of a Career Progression Group vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Land Specialist 1 2 3 or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

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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