The Office of Energy (OEN) strategically guides Louisiana’s energy landscape through thoughtful policy development, innovative technology integration, and comprehensive energy planning. The Office fosters innovation through partnerships, supports grant administration, and facilitates outreach and education activities. By promoting renewable and efficient energy solutions, the Office aligns energy development with Louisiana’s economic growth and environmental resilience goals, advancing the state’s energy future through strategic collaborations and informed policy decisions.

Going forward, OEN integrates program development, rulemaking, stakeholder engagement, and energy planning into a single hub that drives Louisiana’s energy future. It develops policy, manages data and statistics, and conducts fiscal and risk analyses to guide enforcement priorities, emphasizing protection of good operators, risk-based resource allocation, and solution-oriented compliance. The office oversees communications, public engagement, intergovernmental affairs, and coalition-building, ensuring transparency and alignment with state and federal initiatives. At the same time, OEN manages federal energy grants, supports permitting of renewable assets, and advances grid resilience, microgrids, hydrogen, and other emerging technologies. By embedding energy expertise across C&E, OEN balances traditional oil and gas development with renewable growth, fosters partnerships with universities, industry, and local governments, and builds public awareness of Louisiana’s evolving energy landscape.

Seven years of experience in using geographic information systems (GIS), using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR

Twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus six years of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twelve semester hours in a computer science, GIS, or geospatial field plus five years of experience in using geographic information systems, using digital mapping and/or surveying technology, or in aerial photography.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

This position is located within the Office of Energy in Baton Rouge, LA. The GIS Manager provides managerial oversight for the geographic mapping services in support of the GIS program within the Department of Conservation and Energy.

The GIS Manager will supervise all GIS staff formally housed within other offices and take on new responsibilities such as providing GIS guidance and expertise, coordinating day to day operations serving as liaison for GIS related requests and serving as a representative for quarterly GOSHEP mattings. This role requires a dynamic professional with a diverse skill set, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple projects across a wide range of energy initiatives. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides GIS supervision, guidance, and professional expertise as needed
• Assigns GIS related special projects to appropriate personnel at the request of direct supervisor
• Assists GIS staff in solving technical and administrative problems
• Develops SOPs, internal and external policies, reports, and forms related to GIS Section duties. Provides manager review for SOPs, internal and external policies, reports, and forms drafted by GIS staff
• Plans, develops, and implements training on GIS software and standards and C&E processes for GIS staff
• Serves as liaison to the Office of Permitting and Compliance and Office of State Resources for all GIS related special requests and projects
• Serves as liaison to all federal, state, and local agencies regarding GIS matters
• Serves as department representative for GIS matter at quarterly GOSHEP meetings
• Supports all C&E offices with requests related to GIS data, maps, imagery, or other work products
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional

This vacancy is being announced as a promotional position and will be filled by way of an internal promotion.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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.

A copy of your college transcript MUST be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. You may attach a copy of your transcript to your application (PDF format Preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. 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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Human Resources

Department of Conservation and Energy

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396

Email: _DCE-HumanResources@LA.Gov

The Department of Conservation and Energy 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 Conservation and Energy is a participant in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.