Office of The Secretary – Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office
The Office of the Secretary serves as the department's executive management office. The Secretary is the chief officer of the Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E), in charge of its policy, administration, and operations.
The Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office (LOSCO) was created by state legislature in 1991. This division serves as the single point of contact for programs related to oil spills in Louisiana. LOSCO’s mission is to minimize unauthorized discharges of oil, provide for an effective spill response, compensate the public for damages to the state’s natural resources and services, and assist the public through education, service, and public outreach.
A bachelor’s degree in a geoscience field or engineering plus six years of experience in the evaluation of oil and gas drilling, oil and gas production and/or oil and gas transportation, mining engineering or geology; OR
A master's degree in a geoscience field or engineering plus five years of the required specialized experience; OR
A doctorate in a geoscience field or engineering plus four years of the required specialized experience.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
here.This Petroleum Scientist Administrator position is located within the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office Division of the Office of the Secretary and is domiciled in Baton Rouge, LA. The Petroleum Scientist Administrator is responsible for the overall direction, operation, and administration of the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO). The position reports directly to the Executive Director and supervises legal, administrative, technical, and program staff.
- Direct programmatic, scientific regulatory, policy, and administrative matters related to the implementation of the mission of the Office.
- Establish and direct Oil Spill Response, Natural Resource Damage, Assessment, Prevention, and Public Outreach programs for the State of Louisiana.
- Oversee the development and implementation of cleanup standards for the oil and gas industry.
- Oversee the State's cost reimbursements from responsible parties and/or the federal Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund
- Identify necessary state and federal legislative actions and coordinate legislative issues with the Administration, State Legislature, United States Congress, and stakeholders.
- Analyze technical innovations of importance to the state with emphasis on oil and gas industry.
- Keep apprised of latest scientific techniques, testing procedures, and technological advancements concerning oil and gas production, transportation and development, oil spill response, Natural Resource Damage Assessments, and conservation and protection of coastal, river, and other natural resources, and direct the maintenance of LOSCO's scientific database in support of oil spills response and prevention.
- Establish government and industry partnerships and ensure interagency coordination relative to the mission of the Office and mandates stipulated in relevant Acts.
- Present papers at regional, national, and international conferences.
- Conduct annual planning and evaluations of employees ensuring that the mission and goals of the office are maintained.
POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
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.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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 & Energy
PO Box 94396
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
Email: DCE-Recruiting@la.gov
