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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2 or 3 (Enforcement) in Monroe, Louisiana
Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2 or 3 (Enforcement)
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Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2 or 3 (Enforcement)
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Monroe, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
DCE-OENF-2026-220085-FRD
Department
DCE-Department of Conservation and Energy
Division
Office of Enforcement
Opening Date
04/17/2026
Closing Date
4/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
ABOUT THIS JOB
Office of Enforcement – Inspections 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 Louisiana’s 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 position is responsible for conducting inspections and audits of pipeline systems and damage prevention programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, documenting findings, and providing guidance to operators and stakeholders
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
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 bachelor’s 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=165650) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Responsible for patrolling metropolitan areas one week a month to inspect excavation sites
Responsible for performing audits of damage prevention programs implemented by pipeline operators
Responsible for auditing all pipeline operators' Public Awareness Programs on a five-year schedule
Performs technical inspections of complex jurisdictional gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems and related facilities.
Perform exit interviews to discuss the findings of on-site inspections with representatives of the respective facility, and provide guidance to facility personnel
Collects and reviews preliminary data required in on-site inspections; conducts 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 meetings in Baton Rouge or other locations to discuss citations and regulatory requirements, as needed.
Incumbents of these positions are required to maintain inspector qualification through attendance of OPS training provided by the PHMSA Office of Training and Qualifications, located in Oklahoma City, OK.
May perform other duties as assigned
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.
Career Progression:This position may be filled as a Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2, or 3, depending on experience.
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 andnot the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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). Resumeswill notbe 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
Email:DNR-Recruiting@la.gov
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?
I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.
02
Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
03
Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?
I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.
04
Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
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Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?
I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
I try to weigh options but struggle when there’s uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges
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Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
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Provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelor’s in biology at Louisiana State University, May 2012) If you have not completed a degree, enter N/A.
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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