Public Lands Analyst 1, 2, or 3 (State Resources)

Public Lands Analyst 1, 2, or 3 (State Resources)

Salary

$2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

DCE-OSTR-2026-226641-IGA

Department

DCE-Conservation and Energy

Division

Office of State Resources

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

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.

The incumbent of this position provides information and guidance to individuals and business entities seeking direction related to land rights and permits required for energy-related proposed projects, such as pipelines and oil and gas production facilities on State-owned property. The incumbent identifies and analyzes the need for land rights and related permits pursuant to State law, develops and prepares land rights contracts and construction permits for execution as grantor, collects and tracks payments and fees, and maintains records associated with these activities.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine ones actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in a lands administration field; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

This Public Lands Analyst 1, 2, or 3 position is located in the Surface Unit of the Land Administration Division within the Office of State Resources in Baton Rouge, LA. The incumbent reports to the Public Lands Supervisor. The incumbent may engage on a daily basis with many of the following groups: private landowners, title attorneys, professional landmen, 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:

• Performs the permitting and leasing of commercial structures on State-owned land and water bottoms, the issuance of rights of way across State-owned land and water bottoms, the management and tracking of assignments and leases and rights of way and renewals of these agreements pursuant to their terms, the permitting of reclamations from and fill of state-owned water bottoms, and the preparation for execution as grantor of construction permits for rights of way, surface and subsurface leases, boundary agreements, land sales, and other land rights contracts.
• Composes monthly letters along with document scanning for purposes of orderly file integrity.
• Analyzes proposed or previously constructed projects or encroachments on State-owned lands and water bottoms to identify land rights and regulatory permits required. Negotiates, develops, and prepares complex land rights and contracts and ensures correctness of form of documents, correctness of property descriptions, and completeness of application requirements as required by law and policy.
• Determines whether or not a lease or right of way is required for the construction activities, and if required, determines the proper type of land rights contract and/or construction permit required. Assists the applicant with the preparation, execution, and submission of the same.
• Maintains recordkeeping of land rights information to log newly issued permits, rights of way, leases, land sales, and other agreements.
• Gathers information on State-owned land and water bottom encroachments, including information extracted from abstracts of title and limited title chains, adjacent property ownership information, property descriptions, average leased, etc.

POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS:

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Public Lands Analyst 1, 2, or 3.

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 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: DNR-Recruiting@la.gov

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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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 to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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BST: Building and Supporting Teams - How well do you work with others to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive team environment?

• I avoid teamwork, create conflict, or don't contribute.
• I contribute to team efforts with encouragement and guidance.
• I work well with others, contribute consistently, and support the team.
• I unite teams, build trust, and help others work through conflict.

02

BST: Building and Supporting Teams - 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

DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?

• I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
• I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
• I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
• I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.

04

DA: Demonstrating Accountability - 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.

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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

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

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