Job Description

Posting number: DCE-OSTR-2026-227233-IGA

Department: DCE-Conservation and Energy

Division: Office of State Resources

Job classification: AUDITOR 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Natural Resources

Summary

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Office of State Resources – Income Division

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. Once agreements are in place, OSTR oversees operational compliance, ensuring that developers and operators meet performance standards, fulfill contractual obligations, and remit appropriate royalty payments to the State. This integrated model allows OSTR to uphold its fiduciary obligations, enforce accountability, and manage Louisiana’s resource portfolio with foresight and precision. OSTR’s role expands beyond land and minerals to ground and surface water management, creating a foundation for conservation, monitoring, and strategic planning statewide.

This Auditor position is located in the Income Division within the Office of State Resources in Baton Rouge, LA. Work involves the performance of complex audits in oil and gas company offices or other field locations. Work requires extensive knowledge of the oil and gas industry, the regulations governing this industry and the contractual obligations applicable to the specific company being audited.

Examples of duties

Three years of experience in accounting or auditing; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in one or a combination of the following: accounting, auditing, business, finance, management, economics, quantitative methods, or information systems; OR

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP) designation; OR

An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, information systems, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.

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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Works in accordance with requirements and standards set under the Council of Petroleum Accountants Society's (COPAS) standards and procedures, generally accepted auditing standards, and contractual terms contained in mineral lease agreements.
• The auditor must be familiar with the policies and procedures of the State Mineral and Energy Board and the Department of Conservation and Energy as well as state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the receipt and control of mineral revenue to ensure that the state is paid correctly and in accordance with R.S. 30:136 and 31:137
• Directs the monthly allocations of Wildlife and Fisheries lease fees and seismic fees to ensure that all payments and deposits are made in accordance with state laws.
• Reviews and audits the deposit of self-generated funds to ensure that statutorily dedicated funds accrue to the correct fund. Propose audit strategies to make certain that the state is receiving the correct fees.
• Incumbent quantifies and documents audit exceptions through work papers, exhibits and memoranda
• It also involves maintaining status of all open audits using the SONRIS audit tracking system.
• Incumbent performs research to satisfy information requests from the State Treasurer's office, Parish Government officials, and Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials, regarding allocation of state mineral revenue to the parish royalty fund and dedicated Income funds, such as Russell Sage Foundation and Rockefeller Refuge.
• Other duties assigned by Auditor 4, Auditor Supervisor, Audit Manager, Audit Director 3 or Executive Director.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Job Appointment

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 a 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 from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Auditor 1, 2, or 3.

Work Schedule: Work hours are flexible.

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.

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