What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1, 2 or 3 (Enforcement) position at State of Louisiana?
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 stakeholdersAn 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.
A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, physical science, natural science, geoscience, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, or nuclear science.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
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 and not the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
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
Salary : $2,779 - $4,999