Salary : $7,160.00 - $12,891.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number: 26-108 ES DA SM
Department: Department of Environmental Quality
Division: OES AIR PERMITS / ADMIN
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of Environmental Services has a vacancy.
Lead environmental permitting efforts that make a statewide impact. This executive leadership role oversees Louisiana's Air Permits Division, guiding regulatory programs, strategic initiatives, and environmental policy decisions that protect public health while supporting responsible economic development.
Minimum QualificationsTwo years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:
A bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, natural resources, physical science, health sciences, or nuclear science plus six years of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; or an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory; OR
A master's degree in any of the qualifying educational fields plus five years of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; or an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory; OR
A doctorate in any of the qualifying educational fields plus four years of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; or an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory.
Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:
- Direct and oversee statewide operations of the Air Permits Division, ensuring effective administration of air permitting programs and regulatory activities.
- Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans, operational goals, budgets, and resource allocation for the Division.
- Establish and enforce technical standards, policies, and operating procedures to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and departmental requirements.
- Represent the Department before legislative committees, public hearings, industry stakeholders, and other forums to communicate environmental policies and regulatory decisions.
- Provide executive-level supervision and leadership to professional, technical, and administrative staff, fostering accountability, ethical conduct, and high-performance service delivery.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Promotion - Internal Open only to current permanent employees of DEQ
Domicile: East Baton Rouge
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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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
You must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Sarah McFarland
LDEQ/Human Resources
P.O. Box 4303, Baton Rouge LA, 70821
225-219-3850
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