Engineering Technician 1 (Enforcement)

Posting number: DCE-OENF-2026-227383-ANH

Department: DCE-Conservation and Energy

Division: Office of Enforcement

Job classification: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Natural Resources

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*Office ofEnforcement–Orders

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.

Assists State Orders staff in drafting enforcement actions for management review, issues official enforcement actions and correspondence from the State Orders section.

Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.

• Receives compliance correspondence via email and mail and assists engineering staff with compliance order closure when appropriate.
• Receives complaints from landowners or concerned citizens regarding oil and gas operations in the vicinity of their property, and documents relevant information for management review.
• Assists with file building and review, meeting scheduling, and coordination with other departments as needed regarding ALJ hearings.
• Reviews compliance order and well files and recommends appropriate enforcement actions.
• Receives Unit Survey Plat submissions by mail and returns/files approved plats to appropriate parties.
• Receives Site Clearance applications, verification reports, and associated invoices via mail.

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type: WAE not to exceed 1245 hours in a 12 month period.
• 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.
• This position is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
• No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• 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

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.