ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

403(b) and 457 plans

CalPERS retirement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Public Transit Subsidy

Job summary

State of California's Department of Conservation in Long Beach is seeking an Enforcement Program Engineer. Under the Senior Oil and Gas Engineer, you will develop, organize, direct, and implement the work plans, goals, and objectives for the Division’s Enforcement Program.

The position offers a hybrid telework schedule with one day remote and four days in office per week. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary; final filing date is 10/12/2026.

Qualifications

• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview.
• Education verification may be required for foreign transcripts for international education evaluation per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, direct, and implement the Division’s Enforcement Program work plans, goals, and objectives under the Senior Oil and Gas Engineer.
• Direct and coordinate enforcement activities and program improvements to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

Skills

Valid Driver's license

Education

ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER

Job description

Enforcement Program Engineer

JC-533506

Department of Conservation

$11,427.00 - $14,298.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/12/2026

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Long Beach

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Conditions

This position is located in Long Beach and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. One dayof remote work and four daysof in-office work per week is the available hybrid telework schedule for this position. Alternative work locations will not be considered.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must show proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Please see the attached duty statement for information related to this position’s working conditions.

Under the general direction of the Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor), the Associate Oil and Gas Engineer will function as an Enforcement Program Engineer in the California Geologic Energy Management (CalGEM) Division’s Headquarters Office. The incumbent will develop, organize, direct, and implement the work plans, goals, and objectives for the Division’s Enforcement Program.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin: AOGE - Exam

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

EDUCATION INFORMATION: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org . Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.

This position is contingent on budget approval.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

• ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER
• This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.
• Valid Driver's license.

Department Information

With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land, and mineral resources.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

The CNRA Career Center , located in downtown Sacramento, is open to both prospective and current employees looking to grow their careers. The center provides a range of personalized services designed to support you at every stage of your professional journey.

Services include:

• One-on-One career consultations
• Mock interviews
• Tips and best practices for applying to positions

Hours of Operation: Tuesday–Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid sick and vacation
• 401 (k) and 457 plans
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Transit Subsidy

Additional benefit information can be found on the following websites:

Information regarding benefits provided by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found at www.calpers.ca.gov .

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to analyze complex business processes and propose system enhancements or workflow optimizations.
• Understanding of data structures, data flows, and data management systems.
• Understanding or knowledge of software development processes, such as requirements gathering, testing, release cycles, and change management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach technical challenges with analytical, systematic thinking.
• Ability to learn new software tools and technologies quickly.
• Good attendance and dependability.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing, with a variety of stakeholders, employees, control agencies, and supervisors/managers.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, work well under pressure, and meet assigned deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.conservation.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Officer

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