Coastal Resources Scientist 1, 2, or 3

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Coastal Resources Scientist 1, 2, or 3

Salary

$3,624.40 - $5,724.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

DENR-OS-2025-204290-MFR

Department

DENR-Office of the Secretary

Opening Date

01/09/2025

Closing Date

1/14/2025 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

Supplemental Information

Office of The Secretary – Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office

The Office of the Secretary serves as the department's executive management office. The Secretary is the chief officer of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR), 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.

LOCATION AND POSITION INFORMATION:

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. Additional duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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 contract 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.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Coastal Resources 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.

Title/Level

Coastal Resources Scientist 1 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=159020)

Coastal Resources Scientist 2

Coastal Resources Scientist 3 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=159040)

Pay Level

TS-308 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/JobViewPayLevels.aspx?Schedule=TS&PayLevel=308)

TS-309

TS-311 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/JobViewPayLevels.aspx?Schedule=TS&PayLevel=311)

SER Hourly Range

$20.91 - $33.02

$22.38 - $35.33

$25.62 - $40.45

SER Monthly Range

$3,624.40 - $5,724

$3,879.20 - $6,124

$4,440.80 - $7,011

SER Annual Range

$43,492.80 - $68,682

$46,550.40 - $73,486

$53,289.60 - $84,136

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: TheCoastal Resources 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 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:

DENR 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 one of the following fields: biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:

To utilize regulatory and/or non-regulatory measures to create, restore, enhance, protect, and preserve the state's coastal wetlands, marshes, flood plains, and other natural resources vital to the state's economy and/or the safety of its citizens (private, public, institutional, industrial, and governmental), and to protect the citizens of Louisiana with hurricane flood protection measures.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Entry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Usually direct from a Coastal Resources Scientist Supervisor, but may receive supervision from higher level personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

LOCATION OF WORK:

State agencies involved in coastal science activities.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from Coastal Resources Scientist 2 by the presence of entry level work.

Examples of Work

Assists in making verbal presentations to higher level Coastal Resource Scientists and/or preparing written technical reports documenting field investigations, permit reviews, consistency reviews, enforcement reviews, or compliance reviews.

Assists in performing scientific searches, compiling and cataloging data, collecting field samples, analyzing data, and preparing reports and maps.

Assists with on-site scientific/technical ecosystem information gathering and analysis of data for the preparation of various position papers to be used in determining the best coastal restoration or hurricane protection projects for implementation.

Provides general information through written correspondence, arranging and preparing information for public meetings, hearings, workshops, symposiums, and etc., or by assisting in public awareness and education activities.

Conducts basic analyses of environmental data using computerized data base(s) or GIS.

Assists in the preparation of Coastal Use Permits, consistency authorizations, or enforcement actions; may draft permits for projects under close supervision.

Assists in reviews of local coastal programs and in providing pertinent information and technical assistance to the coastal parishes.

May be assigned scientific studies of very limited size and complexity, or assist in studies or programs of larger scope and complexity.

Assists in inventorying land uses, solid and hydrological and meteorological regimes, and obtaining and analyzing biological samples and data to determine which conditions may cause or be causing adverse impacts to coastal wetlands, marshes, flood plains, ecosystems, and other natural resources within these areas.

Assists in preparing technical reports, publications, and pamphlets relative to the protection, conservation and enhancement of coastal wetlands, marshes, and flood plain areas in Louisiana, and hurricane flood protection for the citizens of the state.

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

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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