Mineral Production Analyst 1 or 2

Office of Conservation – Engineering/Administrative Division 

The Engineering Administrative Division is responsible for the prevention of waste of oil and gas underground (in the reservoirs in which it accumulated), in storage and in transportation and is responsible for the protection of property rights of all persons concerned or affected thereby insofar as those rights relate to oil and gas exploration and exploitation in the state of Louisiana.

Employees are eligible for flexible work schedules upon hire and 2 days of telework after 6 months.

LOCATION AND POSITION INFORMATION:

This Mineral Production Analyst 1 or 2 is located in the Engineering – Administrative Division within the Office of Conservation (OC) in Baton Rouge, LA. This position is responsible for audit/analysis work consisting of the review, correction, and input of Application for Permit to Drill and Amended Permit to Drill, completion/re-completion reports and fee assessments. Additional duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Audits, analyzes, and evaluates application for Permit to Drill for Minerals and accompanying location plats verifying completeness and accuracy of data shown thereon;
• Independently performs a comprehensive audit of all completion / re-completion reports and Application to Amend Permits to Drill verifying category codes and to assign new codes;
• Assigns state serial number and US well number to Application for Permit to Drill for Minerals when processed;
• Assists in determining that financial security requirements as promulgates by LAC 43:XIX.104 are in effect prior to processing Applications for Permit to Drill and Amended Permit to Drill;
• Assists in auditing applications of Amended Permits to Drill for Minerals to insure that proper feeds have been paid;
• Assist Petroleum Scientist Manager and engineering staff in solving complex problems with industry concerning Amended Permits to Drill, confers and corresponds with E&P company personnel to present findings, resolve problems, and explain reporting requirements, and assigns data control coding for Application to Amend Permit to Drill Minerals;
• Interfaces with Production Audit Section to ensure proper reporting of production and movement of oil and gas;
• Serves as support to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) during times of emergency activation to assist with ESF-6 operations including, but not limited to, shelter operations, evacuee registration and tracking, and Disaster Food Stamp Program operations;
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPENTENCIES:

• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
• Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Mineral Production Analyst 1, 2, 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.

**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.

Employees are eligible for flexible work schedules upon hire and 2 days of telework after 6 months.

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 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 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.

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To analyze documents submitted by the petroleum industry reporting production, storage, transportation, refining, and processing of oil and gas and other hydrocarbons, as well as the permitting, drilling, completing, testing, plugging and abandonment of oil and gas wells to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Entry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Close from a Mineral Production Supervisor. Other 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 Mineral Production Analyst 2 by the absence of independence in performing mineral production duties.

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Receives training in the reviewing of routine documents for production, storage, transportation, refining, and processing of oil, gas and other hydrocarbons.  

Reviews routine applications and reports in order to determine compliance with statutory regulations of the permitting, drilling, completing, testing, and plugging and abandonment of oil and gas wells.

Reviews error messages generated by agency systems related to coding, production, opening/closing stocks, acquisition and disposition of oil, gas and other hydrocarbons.

Documents information in the agency system and contacts the entity to resolve discrepancies as related to the type of application and/or report. May confer with agency personnel as appropriate.

Prepares monthly activity reports of oil, gas, and condensate production, including the number of producing wells and gas disposition by category.

Develops and maintains suspense files on all compliance orders issued to industry entities to track whether violations have been corrected by the compliance deadline. Notifies agency personnel as needed.

Evaluates applications submitted by petroleum industry entities to ensure that applicable regulatory fee(s) as required by law are submitted. Maintains and updates reports of applications processed for budget/performance indicator requirements.

Performs reviews of forms using schematics to ensure that all work was performed in accordance with procedures as authorized by the agency.

Salary : $2,978 - $5,843