Petroleum Scientist Supervisor Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4805520) Apply  Petroleum Scientist Supervisor Salary $5,845.00 - $10,521.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number DENR-2025-OC-204867-FRD Department DENR-Office of Conservation Division Injection and Mining Opening Date 01/27/2025 Closing Date 2/1/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information Office of Conservation – Injection & Mining Division The Injection and Mining Division (IMD) has the responsibility of implementing two major federal environmental programs which were statutorily charged to the Office of Conservation: the Underground Injection Control (UIC) program with federal oversight from the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) and the Surface Mining Program with federal oversight from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining. The incumbent of this position performs highly responsible engineering work of an administrative and technical nature pursuant to the Louisiana UIC program and certain additional E&P and industrial waste disposal activities permitted under Title 43, Parts XVII and XIX of the Louisiana Administrative Code. The incumbent will also perform complex technical investigative and enforcement work on a statewide basis for the Injection and Mining Division (IMD). All work is performed in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. The position requires inter-parish travel. The incumbent can expect to travel approximately 20% of the time.The duties include, but are not limited to the following: + The position serves as the engineer responsible for managing all Class II and Class V subsurface cavern storage wells and Class III solution-mining cavern injection wells and is responsible for managing all related engineering activities with supervisory and administrative oversight of subordinate engineers and, on a project basis, administrative support staff. + Incumbent provides engineering supervision, guidance and professional expertise as needed in evaluating applications for such storage and injection wells. + Supervises and directs staff in the administration of all relevant rules, regulations, and procedures concerning application processing. + Reviews subordinates' reports and recommendations. + Under supervision of the Petroleum Scientist Manager, coordinates the operations of the Cavern Well Engineering Section with those of the division's Class I, Class II, V, and VI Injection Well Engineering Section, Geological Section, Enforcement Section and Audit Section in the application review process and on matters under their jurisdiction that involve engineering issues. + Assists in the development of regulations or policies regarding the protection of the water resources of the state. Addresses industry groups at conferences or other meetings on current issues under consideration by the Department that may require development of new procedures or policies. + Provides guidance and direction during conferences and meetings with representatives of industry, the public, as well as federal, state, and parish agencies to resolve regulatory issues, and conducts engineering studies to investigate unresolved matters. + Directs and performs the review and approval of the engineering components of all Cavern injection well applications submitted to the division. + Reviews all applications requesting authority to permanently plug and abandon cavern injection wells to ensure the procedure used in the plugging operation conforms to USDW protection criteria. + Responsible for oversight of adequate well construction, operational, and monitoring criteria to be met in research pilot or demonstration projects not specifically addressed under the state's UIC program to ensure protection of the USDW. + Oversight of the review and interpretation of pressure transient tests, radioactive tracer surveys, well logs, in-situ reservoir stress tests, and any other test data required in the permitting process. All data analyses require the use of highly complex principles of mathematics, chemistry, and physics. + Performs additional duties as assigned. **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 an internal promotion with a current Office of Conservation Employee. Applicants outside of the Office of Conservation are not eligible for consideration.Additional Vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date APPLICATION PROCESS: 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 to verify the specialized degree requirement 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: 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 plus three 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 two years of the required specialized experience; OR A doctorate in a geoscience field or engineering plus one year of the required specialized experience. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To supervise the work of assigned staff involving oil and gas drilling, unitization, production and transportation requests, and other related regulatory activities for the petroleum industry. LEVEL OF WORK: Supervisor. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direct from a Petroleum Scientist Manager 1 or higher-level Petroleum Scientist. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Direct over Petroleum Scientists and/or Conservation Program Managers. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS. LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Natural Resources. Other locations may be approved by SCS. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Petroleum Scientist 3 by the presence of direct supervisory responsibilities for a section. Differs from Petroleum Scientist Manager 1 by the absence of managerial responsibilities for a program. Examples of Work EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Supervises technical personnel, assigns projects, and provides technical guidance. Develops and revises standards and specifications. Reviews feasibility studies to facilitate program planning. Implements and ensures staff compliance with program operational policies; may assist in the development of new policies. Maintains contact with local, state, and federal agencies. Reviews technical reports prepared by staff for completeness and accuracy. Reviews economic justification studies for proposed facilities and verifies computation and analysis of cost benefit considerations. Acts as a technical advisor at public hearings, meetings and conferences. Serves as a witness during litigation and judicial proceedings; represents the department in controversial issues as necessary. Consults and advises various federal, state and parish agencies and officials, municipalities and private enterprises providing technical support/guidance on various technical matters that may be controversial and politically sensitive. Advises and provides input to administrators on petroleum matters, emergency incidents, proposed state and federal legislation, rules and regulations, technical standards and departmental policies. Participates in public hearings dealing with oil and gas unitization proceedings, down hole commingling applications, substitute and/or alternate unit well proposals, secondary recovery operations, and intrastate natural gas transporter applications. Determines requirements for abandonment of nonproductive or depleted wells and intrastate pipeline facilities. Participates in special projects related to the petroleum industry such as developing mechanisms to ensure compliance for oil and gas activities. 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. 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