Land Specialist 4 (Land Administration)
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Land Specialist 4 (Land Administration)
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Promotion
Job Number
DCE-OSTR-2026-219005-IGA
Department
DCE-Department of Conservation and Energy
Opening Date
03/19/2026
Closing Date
3/24/2026 11:59 PM Central
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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.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Developing Performance: Builds the future potential of others by supporting long-term growth, skill development, and career progression.
Managing Accurate Judgements: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of experience in property and land rights acquisition, appraisals, or relocation assistance; land title research or abstracting, land surveying or cadastral work; or oil and gas lease negotiations or land work involving plotting and location of well sites and access routes; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in property and land rights acquisition, appraisals, or relocation assistance; land title research or abstracting, land surveying or cadastral work; or oil and gas lease negotiations or land work involving plotting and location of well sites and access routes; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in property and land rights acquisition, appraisals, or relocation assistance; land title research or abstracting, land surveying or cadastral work; or oil and gas lease negotiations or land work involving plotting and location of well sites and access routes.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=169350) .
Job Duties and Other Information
This Land Specialist 4 position is located in the Minerals Unit of the Land Administration Division within the Office of State Resources in Baton Rouge, LA. The incumbent reports to the Land Manager. The incumbent may engage on a daily basis with many of the following groups: private landowners, title attorneys, professional land men, right of way agents, land managers, land abstractors, land surveyors, real estate appraisers, construction design engineers, corporate representatives, the Office of State Lands, GIS staff, attorneys with the Legal Division and the Louisiana Attorney General's Office, and other Federal, State, and local government personnel. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Primary interactive party with other state agencies, state mineral lessees, professionals from the private sector and the oil and gas industry regarding procedures for mineral leasing or transferring mineral interests in their respective properties, obtaining an interest in state mineral leases or operating agreements and agreements which may affect state mineral leases or operating agreements, including, but not limited to, statutory law requirements, form of lease or operating agreement required, other required documentation and the necessity for State Mineral and Energy Board approval of transfers or leases; oversees the interaction of Land Specialist 1 's, 2's, and 3's in such interaction.
The authority, under the Land Manager, directing Land Specialist 1's, 2's, and 3's in determining viability of releases of interests in state mineral leases with regards to the legal description of released and retained portion, acreage of released and retained portions, ownership interests required for a valid release of full interest (whether in release of entire lease or portion of lease) and timeliness of release vis-a-vis the liquidated damage clause of most state mineral leases for late release thereof.
Review documents and prepare monthly Docket Review Report and docket book for Board Members, staff and industry, check log, docket log, after lease sale reports, resolutions and lease sale figures for news press release.
Utilizes training, experience, and judgment to propose new methods of processing transfers of interests in state mineral leases and operating agreements, of analyzing and processing items requiring advertisement and approval by the State Mineral and Energy Board and interfacing with other sections, divisions, and governmental agencies on a day-to-day basis with regard to providing information derived from section activities.
As lead worker, participates in State Mineral and Energy Board monthly meetings and State Lease Sales. Leads training of Land Specialist 1 's, 2's, and 3's in producing reports and updating SONRIS data base for state lease maintenance and ownership purposes.
Other duties as assigned by the Petroleum Lands Director or Assistant Secretary.
POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Appointment Type: This promotional opportunity is only open to current permanent Department of Conservation and Energy employees.
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
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How to Apply:
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 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). Resumeswill notbe 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:DNR-Recruiting@la.gov
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
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Are you a current Department of Conservation and Energy employee?
Yes
No
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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.
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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.
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DPe: Developing Performance - How well do you support others' performance, give feedback, and help them grow in their roles?
I miss goals, avoid giving clear feedback, overlook performance issues, and provide little support for development.
I set goals and give feedback to support accountability, monitor performance, and address gaps.
I give clear, balanced feedback, review work quality, and support individual growth through learning opportunities.
I connect development to strategy, use coaching and data to improve performance, and build future capabilities.
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DPe: Developing Performance - 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.
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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?
I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
I try to weigh options but struggle when there's uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, @context, and trade-offs.
I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.
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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - 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.
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State of Louisiana
Address
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Phone
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Website
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