Human Resources Division

The Human Resources Division delivers a comprehensive range of services to applicants, employees, and leadership across the Department. Our areas of expertise include: Employee Administration, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Civil Service Rules, Classification and Pay, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Time and Attendance, and Training and Development. We are committed to providing responsive, knowledgeable, and solutions-oriented support that strengthens our workforce and aligns with the Department’s mission.

To contact the Human Resources Division, please email _DNR-HumanResources@la.gov. 

Shannon Hunt

HR Director
  • HR Program Compliance and Oversight
  • Employee Relations, Discipline and Investigations
  • HR Planning and Policy Development

Maranda Rispone

HR Manager
  • Agency ADA Coordinator
  • HR Program Operations and Process Management
  • Employee Relations and Discipline

Vacant

HR Supervisor
  • Annual and Monthly Reporting (Training, Benefits, etc.)
  • Compliance and Audit Oversight
  • Backup for One-Stop-Shop HR Staff

Madison Roberts

HR Analyst

Performs one-stop-shop support for the Office of Energy, Office of the Secretary (OS); Office of Mineral Resources (OMR); Office of Coastal Management (OCM); and the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO):

  • Benefits
  • Compensation
  • Continuous Performance Management (CPM)
  • Employee Administration
  • Employee Onboarding/Offboarding
  • FMLA
  • Recruitment and Staffing
  • Retirement
  • Training (SuccessFactors)

Farren Doumit

HR Specialist

Performs one-stop-shop support for the Office of Conservation (OC):

  • Benefits
  • Compensation
  • Continuous Performance Management (CPM)
  • Employee Administration
  • Employee Onboarding/Offboarding
  • FMLA
  • Recruitment and Staffing
  • Retirement
  • Training (SuccessFactors)

Vacant

Administrative Program Specialist

 
  • Agency Safety Coordinator
  • Agency Badge and Parking Coordinator
  • Employment Verifications
  • Property Liaison
  • Records Management
  • Special Projects
  • Time and Attendance Oversight
  • Workers’ Compensation

Emily Barlett

Public Information Officer
  • Agency Webmaster
  • Communications Management and Strategy
  • Graphic Design and Production
  • Outreach and Agency Engagement
  • Social Media Management

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In accordance with Civil Service guidelines, the Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR) electronically recruits and accepts applications for vacancies using the State Civil Service (SCS) jobs website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/dnr, also known as the LA Careers system.

Once applicants create an account, they can build, save and submit their online application to job openings throughout Louisiana State government. It is important that applicants include all relevant education and experience on their application. Through their account, applicants can also track the progress of their application throughout the hiring process.  For more detailed information, please view Civil Service's First Time User's Guide.