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Salary : $2,732.00 - $4,682.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: DCE-OSTR-2026-225498-IGA
Department: DCE-Conservation and Energy
Division: Office of State Resources
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Office of State Resources - Land Administration
The Office of State Resources (OSTR) is responsible for the stewardship, administration, and strategic management of Louisiana's publicly owned land, mineral, water, and subsurface assets for energy-related development. At the direction of the State Mineral and Energy Board (SMEB), the Office supports the full lifecycle of public resource management - beginning with the initial bid and contract evaluation, negotiation, and title verification.
OSTR manages Louisiana's proprietary interests in minerals, water, and alternative energy on state lands and water bottoms. It oversees leasing through the State Mineral & Energy Board, ensures accurate royalty collection and audits, and expands into renewable leasing and groundwater management. By uniting mineral, land, and water stewardship, OSTR provides fiduciary oversight of public assets while developing a comprehensive water plan and integrating groundwater district functions. Its role ensures the state captures fair value from resources while safeguarding long-term sustainability.
The incumbent in this position serves as a special assistant to the Petroleum Lands Director, who oversees the Land Administration Division for the Office of State Resources (OSTR) in the Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E). The Land Administration Division (Division) is responsible for the administration of state mineral and surface leases, energy-related operating agreements, rights-of-way (ROWs), subsurface leases, carbon storage and alternative energy agreements, and provides strategic direction for the use and monetization of public land assets.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Enter information into the SONRIS database as needed. Scan and enter all instruments into the lease file screen in SONRIS.
• Enter Instrument ID, Date, Type, Description, Lease Number, Original Lessee, including, but not limited to, State Leases, Assignments, Releases, Change of Names, Resolutions, Operating Agreements, and Unit Agreements
• All other duties related to document and lease file maintenance within SONRIS or other C&E software as directed by the Division Land Manager or Petroleum Lands Director.
• Maintain the mail log, review and prioritize mail. Distribute mail to recipients within the Division
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly State Mineral and Energy Board (SMEB) meeting reports and minutes.
• Responsible for the preparation of documents, letters and technical correspondence for the Division
• Organize, maintain, and update the filing of necessary documents produced by the Division.
• Provide back-up support for posting additions and edits to the OSTR website.
• Make reservations for necessary staff travel and prepare travel authorizations with all supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with state and department travel guidelines.
• The incumbent serves as the liaison between Fiscal and Land Administration on travel related issues, obtaining all required signatures and assisting with expense reports and justifications as needed.
• Serve as timekeeper for the Land Administration Division.
• Maintain payroll entry into the LaGov SAP payroll system for employees, review payroll time entry reports for accuracy and prepare Prior Pay Period Adjustments (ePPA) as needed.
• Perform purchasing duties for the Division, including office supplies, subscriptions, dues, etc.
• Answer phone calls, take messages, and greet visitors for the Division

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional
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 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.
How To Apply:
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 and Energy
PO Box 94396
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
Email:
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

01
CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

02
CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
03
TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?

• I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
• I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
• I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
• I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.

04
TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
05
ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

• I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
• I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
• I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
• I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

06
ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
Required Question