Coastal Resources Scientist , or ; LOSCO

Overview

The Office of the Secretary serves as the department's executive management office. The Secretary is the chief officer of the Department of Conservation & Energy (DCE), 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.

This Coastal Resources Scientist 1, 2 or 3 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 incumbent in this position is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Regional Restoration Planning Program for the State. This position will assist the Oil Spill Coordinator, Deputy Coordinator, Coastal Resource Scientist Manager and the Environmental Scientist Manager in the performance of their duties.

A bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assists in the coordination of NRDA restoration activities between State and Federal Trustees, responsible parties, parishes, and other stakeholders.
• Conducts studies and analytical assessments for NRDA projects including reviewing scientific literature, compiling and cataloging data, collecting field samples, analyzing data, and preparing reports and maps to support field investigations for NRDA projects.
• Prepares comprehensive reports and articles detailing project developments, technology, environmental issues, management activities, and policy matters as needed.
• Enters and performs quality assurance evaluations of data into LOSCO's database.
• Develops and implement standards and criteria for NRDA project/program evaluation.
• Assists in providing a point of contact for government, industry, and the general public for issues related to oil spill planning, response, damage assessment, and restoration.
• Assists in developing and updating a statewide oil spill prevention and response plan (Plan) and participate in the development of federal Area Contingency Plans.
• Manages (CRS
  3) or assists in the management of (CRS 1 or
  2) projects, contracts, interagency agreements, cooperative agreements, memorandums of agreement (MOA), and memorandums of understanding (MOU) as directed.
• Conducts response activities according to the designated function(s) and associated duties specified in the LOSCO Response Procedures.
• Analyzes technical innovations of importance to the state with emphasis on restoration, oil spills, and protection of natural resources.
• Participates in shoreline cleanup assessment teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Appointment Type:
Probational

Career Progression:
This position may be filled as a Coastal Resources Scientist 1, 2, or 3

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 Coastal Resources Scientist job 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 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.

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

Email: DNR-Recruiting