Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1 , 2, or 3 (Enforcement)

Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1 , 2, or 3 (Enforcement)

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Monroe, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

DCE-OENF-2026-222282-FRD

Department

DCE-Department of Conservation and Energy

Division

Office of Enforcement

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

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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.

The Incumbents of this position perform highly advanced technical inspections of jurisdictional intrastate pipeline facilities. There are three categories of intrastate pipeline facilities that are regulated and inspected by all: 1) gas distribution pipelines, 2) gas transmission and gathering pipelines, and 3) hazardous liquid transmission and gathering pipelines. These incumbents may inspect from 1 to 3 categories of intrastate pipeline facilities in their area.

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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Incumbents perform on-site inspections of complex jurisdictional gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems and related facilities, as well as intrastate pipeline facilities.
• The incumbent performs exit interviews to discuss the findings of on-site inspections with representatives of the respective facility and provides guidance to facility personnel in the course of discussions during the inspection and at the exit interview.
• 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.
• Conduct unannounced site visits to operator facilities in their assigned area of responsibility to evaluate the condition of pipeline facilities.
• Review with pipeline operators specific regulation inquiries from pipeline operators. Attend staff meetings to discuss department policy and regulatory updates.
• Assistwithtrainingofnewemployeesandprovideassistancetolessexperiencedinspectors.
• Provided data and assisted in the preparation of reports requested by the department, office,orotheragencies.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2, or 3.

Work Schedule: Work hours are flexible.

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

This position is located in Northeast Louisiana, with work performed in Bienville, Caldwell, Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, Webster, and West Carroll Parishes and supervised by the Conservation Program Managers (CPM) for their area. This position requires extensive travel, completion of PHMSA Training and Qualification Courses, and is subject to random drug checks.

Title/Level

Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1

Conservation Enforcement Specialist 2

Conservation Enforcement Specialist 3

Pay Level

TS-306

TS-307

TS-309

SER Hourly Range

$18.76 - $26.93

$20.07 - $28.82

$22.98 - $33.00

SER Monthly Range

$3,252 - $4,668

$3,479 - $4,996

$3,983 - $5,720

SER Annual Range

$39,021 - $56,014

$41,746 - $59,946

$47,798 - $68,640

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 not the 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. 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.

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

Email: DNR-Recruiting@la.gov

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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 to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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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.

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Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

03

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.

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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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Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm