Louisiana Department of Natural Resources

Included herein is a compilation of DNR Policies & Procedures on a range of subjects.

The newest updates and additions to DNR Policies and Procedures are listed here:

For additional information regarding these policies, contact the Public Information Officer.

No.	Title	Last Revised
1	Performance Progress Report	01/2006
2	Cellular Phones This policy was last revised to include an allowance for a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA).	05/2009
3	Policy on State Provided Uniforms	03/2005
4	Home Storage of State Property	09/1999
5	Property Issuance Policy	02/2012
6	Y2K Transition Plan	11/1999
7	External Media Communications	04/2005
8	Records Retention        Attachment 1	08/2001
8-A	Retention of E-Mail	04/2003
9	Building Access	06/2004
10	Publication Review	07/2003
11	Emergency Preparedness Policy This policy has been revised to address the name change for the Department of Children and Family Services and to correct a typographical error.	07/2012
12	Notification of Environmental Contamination	11/2004
13	Promotional Items	07/2005
14	Unauthorized Use of the Department's Identity This is a new policy regarding the unauthorized use of the department's identity in the procurement of goods and services.	09/2007
15	Processing of Claims Loss Quarterly Report This is a new policy regarding the Office of Risk Management Claims Loss Quarterly Report.	10/2007
16	Travel Procedures The Travel policy identifies specific procedures for processing travel reimbursement requests through the Fiscal Division. It also addresses the Department's new requirement that employees provide a detailed report upon return from a conference of what they learned and how it benefits their job performance.	09/2011
17	Use of Electronic Calendars This new policy will assist employees with communicating their daily activity.	08/2008
18	Employee Parking This new policy will address the issue of employees parking in metered parking spaces.	03/2011
19	Pipeline Information Request This new policy covers oil and gas infrastructure information sharing.	06/2011

For additional information regarding these policies, contact Human Resources.

No.	Title	Last Revised
1	Implementation of Flexible Work Schedule The 2005 policy has been revised to increase flexibilities available, to better define flexible schedules, and to ensure office coverage is sufficiently maintained.	01/2013
2	Employee Time and Attendance Policy This policy has been revised to address employee sign-in responsibilities, describe specific reports and activities that should be completed by the primary time administrator, and add the responsibilities of the back-up time administrator.	11/2007
3	Unclassified State Employee Leave The policy was last revised to add a new classification to the Category II employees.	03/2011
4	Family and Medical Leave        Attachment 1        Attachment 2	02/2000
5	Early Return to Work Policy	09/1999
6	Bonds and Crime Policy        Attachment 1        Attachment 6        Attachment 11        Attachment 2        Attachment 7        Attachment 12        Attachment 3        Attachment 8        Attachment 13        Attachment 4        Attachment 9        Attachment 14        Attachment 5        Attachment 10	02/2000
7	Workplace Smoking Policy	06/2002
8	Leave The leave policy has been revised to comply with the Division of Administration's directive regarding termination leave and to clarify when employees will be reimbursed for tuition, text books, and other related benefits.	05/2012
8-A	Crisis Leave Policy	09/2010
9	Driver Safety This policy has been revised to remove the age stipulation.	11/2010
10	Workplace Harassment	02/2012
10-A	Sexual Harassment                                                                                       This policy has been revised to add authorization for matters of discrimination and the addition of Section VII. C.	07/2012
11	Workplace Violence	02/2012
12	Dual Career Ladder Policy for Information Technology Positions	01/2013
12-A	Dual Career Ladder Policy for Department Geology Positions This policy has been revised to comply with Civil Service rule changes.	01/2013
12-B	Dual Career Ladder Policy for Office of Coastal Restoration and Management	01/2013
12-B(1)	Dual Career Ladder Policy for Engineers in the Office of Coastal Restoration and Management	01/2013
12-B(2)	Dual Career Ladder Policy for Coastal Resources Scientists in the Office of Coastal Restoration and Management This policy has been revised to allow a department wide implementation.	09/2010
12-B(3)	Dual Career Ladder Policy for Engineering Technician Positions	01/2013
13	Optional Pay Adjustments	12/2010
13-A	Pay For Employees Appointed At The Range Minimum	07/2012
14	Rewards and Recognition Policy The revised Rewards and Recognition Policy provides for the review by the Undersecretary of proposed rewards prior to forwarding to the Secretary for final review and approval.	05/2008
15	Employee Orientation	08/2000
16	Prohibition of Firearms This policy has been revised to comply with Act 684 of the 2008 Legislative Session.	08/2008
17	Blood Drive Policy	09/2001
18	Outside Employment This policy has been revised to eliminate the term "code of ethics". It cites new legal authorization and requires Secretary/Undersecretary approval.	05/2012
19	Pay Above Minimum for Extraordinary Qualifications	01/2008
20	Mail and Package Handling	10/2001
21	Dress Code Some of the changes to this policy are the removal of the consultants, removal of the definition of formal business dress and the addition of the provision to approve exceptions.	08/2008
22	Supplemental Benefits Solicitation	03/2004
23	Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace Policy	08/2012
24	Performance Evaluation System	07/2012
25	Unscheduled Absenteeism Policy This policy has a new rule citation listed. "Notice of Occurence" is also included.	07/2012
26	Children in the Workplace	12/2003
27	Human Resource Certification Compliance	12/2003
28	Attainment of Permanent Status	05/2005
29	Recoupment of Salary Overpayment Policy	05/2005
30	Employee Grievance Policy	05/2005
31	Student Employment     Student Handbook	10/2007
32	Implementation of Americans with Disabilities Act This is a new policy that addresses how the department implements the Americans with Disabilities Act.	10/2007
33	Telecommuting This policy addresses only select employees that will telecommute during emergencies declared by the Governor.	09/2009

For additional information regarding these policies, contact the Fiscal Division.

For additional information regarding these policies, contact the Undersecretary or the Director of Information Technology.

For additional information regarding these policies, contact Contracts and Grants.

In addition, the Division of Administration, Office of Risk Management Rules are published in Louisiana Register, Vol. 14, No. 6, June 20, 1988 and Vol. 15, No. 2, February 20, 1989.

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