Petroleum Scientist 1, 2, or 3 (Engineer) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4842478) Apply  Petroleum Scientist 1, 2, or 3 (Engineer) Salary $4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number DENR-OC-2025-206140-FRD Department DENR-Office of Conservation Division Pipeline Opening Date 02/21/2025 Closing Date 3/7/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits Supplemental Information Office of Conservation – Pipeline Division The Pipeline Division regulates the use, end-use, conservation, and transportation facilities for movement of intrastate natural gas; regulates carbon dioxide pipelines and compressed natural gas fueling facilities; and they serve as clearing house to provide information to users of natural gas regarding the availability of supplies of natural gas. The Division is also responsible for a comprehensive pipeline safety inspection and enforcement program for both intrastate natural gas and hazardous liquids pipelines, and damage prevention enforcement on pipeline right of ways. Incumbents in the Special Projects group are supervised by the Petroleum Scientist Supervisor. Incumbents perform highly advanced, technical inspections of jurisdictional intrastate pipelines facilities which include reviews of engineering principles as they are applied to pipeline constructions, maintenance, and abandonment. There are three categories of intrastate pipelines facilities which are regulated and inspected by all: 1) gas distribution pipelines, 2) gas transmission and, 3) hazardous liquid transmission pipelines (category 2 & 3 may include offshore LA state waters). These incumbents may inspect from 1 to 3 of the categories of intrastate pipelines facilities in all areas of the state. This position requires extensive travel, completion of PHMSA Training and Qualifications Courses and is subject to random drug checks. Additional duties include, but are not limited to the following: + Performs highly specialized Integrity Management Program (IMP), Control Room Management (CRM), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Breatkout Tank (BT), andUnderground Natural Gas Storage (UNGS) regulations protocol inspections and assists in enforcement procedures. + Reviews engineering theory and practices included in operator plans and theapplication of same as well.Assist in the pre-inspection compilation of data and review of data presented during these inspections for these protocol inspections. + Performsnon-routineprojectsasassigned.Performsnon-routineandotherjobduties,temporaryorpermanent,asassigned. + Incumbents preform on-site inspections of complex jurisdictional gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems and related facilities intrastate pipelines facilities such as: 1)review/evaluate procedures for operations & maintenance manuals, emergency plans, and other operational procedures; 2)review/evaluate record keeping proceduresandactualrecordsofbelow/abovegroundfacilitiesforcompliancewithfederalandstateregulations. + Theseincumbentsprovidegaspipelineorhazardousliquidpipelineowners/operatorssafetyexpertise/assistance,whichmayincludeauditsofoperationsandmaintenanceprocedures,emergencyprocedures,constructionprocedures,drugandalcoholprogramprocedurestodetermineaccuracyandcompletenessasrequiredby the most current regulations. This is usually initiated by the pipeline companies. + Incumbents of these positions are required to maintain inspector qualification through attendance of OPS training provided by the PHMSA Office of Training andQualifications, locatedin Oklahoma City, OK. + Additionally, the LDENR/OC/Pipeline Division/Pipeline Safety Section participates with the Louisiana Gas Association offering training to small gas operators.Incumbents may participate in these seminars or may attend in order to keep abreast of regulations amendments and to prepare for future regulatory changes. + Keep abreast of changes to assigned operators physical facilities and operational status.Provide data and assist in the preparation of reports requested by thedepartment, office, or other agencies; performs non-routine and other job duties, temporary or permanent, as assigned. Attends and successfully completes all pipelinesafety training courses assigned. + Performs all other duties as assigned. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Petroleum Scientist 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications, and job concepts for each level. ENGINEERING DEGREE (NON-PETROLEUM)/GEOLOGY or GEOSCIENCE DEGREE Title/Level Petroleum Scientist 1 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=173810) Petroleum Scientist 2 Petroleum Scientist 3 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=173830) Pay Level TS-312 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/JobViewPayLevels.aspx?Schedule=TS&PayLevel=312) TS-314 TS-316 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/JobViewPayLevels.aspx?Schedule=TS&PayLevel=316) SER Hourly Range $26.44 - $40.42 $29.22 - $46.28 $32.29 - $52.99 SER Monthly Range $4,582 - $7,006 $5,064 - $8,022 $5,596 - $9,185 SER Annual Range $54,995 - $84,074 $60,777 - $96,262 $67,163 - $110,219 PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DEGREE SER Hourly Range $27.41 - $40.42 $31.38 - $46.28 $35.93 - $52.99 SER Monthly Range $4,751 - $7,006 $5,439 - $8,022 $6,228 - $9,185 SER Annual Range $57,008 - $84,074 $65,266 - $96,262 $74,729 - $110,219 **Note regarding the advertised pay range: ThePetroleum Scientistjob series has an established special entrance rate (SER) that is set above the minimum of the pay level and the advertised minimum. 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. 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. APPLICATION PROCESS: 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 applications 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. A copy of your college transcript MUST be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application and/or by fax/mail.Applicants possessing an international degree must submit an equivalency evaluation statement with their application. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application. Transcripts can either be mailed or faxed to the Louisiana Department of State Civil Service. Fax: 225-219-1041. Mailing Address: Department of State Civil Service, P.O. Box 94111, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9111. *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: DNR-Recruiting@la.gov The Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf. The Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a participant in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree in a geoscience field or engineering. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To analyze, process and recommend action on oil and gas drilling, unitization, production and transportation requests, and/or other related regulatory activities for the petroleum industry. LEVEL OF WORK: Entry. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direct from a Petroleum Scientist Supervisor or Petroleum Scientist Manager 1. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Natural Resources. Other locations may be approved by SCS. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Petroleum Scientist 2 by the absence of experienced-level work, which typically involves the application of a variety of petroleum disciplines and/or projects of a larger scope. Examples of Work EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Reviews technical reports and data related to exploration, production/drilling, development, waste disposal, environmental assessment/remediation, water well locations, etc. and works with the industry to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Processes permit and application requests related to drilling, injection, plugging, and disposal of wells. Performs geological and geophysical studies of seismic data related to the evaluation of applications for seismic permits and leasing of the state's mineral interest lands and water bottoms. Conducts multi-faceted unitization review processes to determine the merits of and compliance with oil and gas unitization agreements, leases, statewide orders and other regulatory provisions. Makes recommendations to supervisory petroleum scientists regarding permit reviews, aquifer studies, unitization proposals, tract evaluations and directional drilling analyses. Analyzes data, prepares studies and reports, makes recommendations to agency management on technical and administrative issues. Performs technical analyses relating to statewide field inspections, permitting, onsite exploration, production and development practices, reservoir/aquifer performances/impacts, and regulatory requirements. May perform technical engineering (when properly licensed), geological, and/or environmental analyses related to the permitting and enforcement authority exercised by the Department. Maintains surveillance of drilling and production operations throughout the state. Reviews requests submitted by the oil and gas industry for exception to state regulations. Correlates and analyzes accident reports for the purpose of determining obsolescence of geometric design and makes recommendations for redesign of obsolete facilities. Provides guidance, direction and technical support on petroleum-related matters to representatives of industry, the public, and federal, state, and local agencies. 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 Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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