Mineral Production Analyst 1 WAE (Enforcement)

Office of Enforcement Orders Division

The Office of Enforcement (OENF) is dedicated to ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting public and environmental interests through rigorous inspection programs timely enforcement actions and transparent oversight. The Office emphasizes proactive monitoring consistent regulatory enforcement and transparent reporting. Its operations are designed to uphold compliance standards swiftly address violations and maintain trust and accountability within Louisianas regulated community.

OENF consolidates all inspectors and enforcement staff into one office to maximize efficiency consistency and accountability. District inspectors pipeline safety UIC coastal field services and mining enforcement now operate under a unified structure that emphasizes cross-training career progression and consistent enforcement decisions. The office issues compliance orders oversees damage prevention and coordinates with Revenue DEQ and Wildlife & Fisheries for joint enforcement. Leveraging data analytics automation and tools like drones and sensors OENF implements a proactive risk-based enforcement model that prioritizes public safety while ensuring fair treatment of good operators.

This part-time Mineral Production Analyst 1 is located in the Orders Division within the Office of Enforcement in Monroe LA. The Mineral Production Analyst 1 will review routine applications and reports to determine compliance with statutory regulations governing the permitting drilling completion testing and plugging and abandonment of oil and gas wells.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Accepting Direction:Theabilitytobeopenandwillingtofollowguidanceorinstructions.
• Communicating Effectively:The ability to convey information ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow reinforce adapt or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements State Civil Service rules and organizational policies.

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

Job Duties:

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Documents information in the agency system and contacts the entity to resolve discrepancies as related to the type of application and/or report.
• Prepares monthly activity reports of oil gas and condensate production including the number of producing wells and gas disposition category.
• Develops and maintains suspense files on all compliance orders issues to industry entities to track whether violations have been corrected by the compliance deadline.
• Evaluates applications submitted by petroleum industry entities to ensure that applicable regulatory fee(s) as required by law are submitted.
• Performs reviews of forms using schematics to ensure that all work was performed in accordance with procedures as authorized by the agency.
• Reviews error messages generated by agency systems related to coding production opening/closing stocks acquisition and disposition of oil gas and other hydrocarbons.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Conservation Program Manager Mineral Production Specialist and/or Petroleum Scientist Manager 2.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: WAE

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Mineral Production Analyst 1 or 2.

Work Schedule: Work hours are flexible.

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

**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.

This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants.

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score isrequired 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.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Human Resources

Department of Energy and Natural Resources

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge LA 70804-9396

Email:

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