Environmental Division Administrator

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), Office of Environmental Services, is hiring an Environmental Division Administrator to lead statewide air permitting efforts. The role oversees the Air Permits Division, guiding regulatory programs, strategic initiatives, and environmental policy decisions to protect public health while supporting responsible economic development.

The administrator directs division operations and develops strategic plans, operational goals, budgets, and resource allocations. The role establishes technical standards, policies, and procedures to support compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and departmental requirements. It also represents the Department before legislative committees, at public hearings, and with industry stakeholders and other forums. The position provides executive-level supervision to professional, technical, and administrative staff.

This is a promotion opportunity open only to current permanent LDEQ employees. The position is domiciled in East Baton Rouge.

Requirements

• At least two years of the experience required under the applicable minimum qualification must have been at the supervisory level or above.
• One of the following education and experience combinations: 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 environmental, analytical, or research laboratory; a master's degree in a qualifying field plus five years of such experience; or a doctorate in a qualifying field plus four years of such experience.
• Applicants with international degrees must submit an equivalency evaluation statement by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee statewide operations of the Air Permits Division, including administration of air permitting programs and regulatory activities.
• Lead development and implementation of strategic plans, operational goals, budgets, and division resource allocation.
• 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, at public hearings, with industry stakeholders, and in 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive