Location
Baton Rouge, LA | United States
Job description
Supplemental Information
Office of Mineral Resources – Petroleum Lands Division
The Office of Mineral Resources (OMR) was established to manage the state’s mineral assets in granting and administering leases on state-owned lands and water bottoms for developing and producing, primarily oil and gas, as a means of revenue in the form of royalties, bonuses, and rentals to the state’s general fund. OMR is one of the largest receivers of state revenues. The office receives revenues from royalties, bonuses, rentals, interest, and fees for leases on state-owned lands and water bottoms. Revenues from these sources comprise approximately 6 - 8% of the state's general fund. In addition to the general fund, revenues collected also provide major sources of funding for parish governments, school boards, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, and the Department of Natural Resources.
Employees are eligible for flexible work schedules upon hire and 2 days of telework after 6 months.
LOCATION & POSITION INFORMATION:
This position is located in the Petroleum Lands Division within the Office of Mineral Resources in Baton Rouge, LA. General supervision is received directly from the Petroleum Lands Director. The position determines the accuracy of documents and agreements dealing with state owned lands and water bottoms. The incumbent must have a sound understanding of all systems utilized in work responsibilities, including SONRIS database, document access, and GIS. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Determine the viability of releases and partial releases of interests in state mineral leases and operating agreements, with regard to legal descriptions of released and retained portions.
- Evaluates and interprets all forms of state mineral leases terminology in processing lease maintenance payments.
- Performs complex title rebuilds of ownership working interest in state leases and state agency leases and update ownership records accordingly.
- Participate in monthly State Mineral and Energy Board Meetings and State Lease Sales.
The ideal candidate should posess the following competencies:
- 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.
- Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State
resources.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and
ideas.
Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the
organization achieve its goals.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as
well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
**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.
This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants. This position may be filled as a Full Time Classified Probationary appointment or may be filled as job appointment. In the event that funds become available for a permanent position, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment. Additional vacancies may be filled form 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.
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 Natural Resources
PO Box 94396
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
Email:
[email protected] The Department of 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 (Download PDF reader).
The Department of Natural Resources is a participant in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
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