ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

California Department of Conservation; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Conservation is seeking a Field and Regulatory Specialist (Engineering Geologist) for the Northern District’s Ventura office. Under the Senior Oil and Gas Engineer, you will perform field inspections, conduct geologic and engineering work, and support SB 1137 responsibilities including well and pipeline surveillance.

The position requires passing the Engineering Geologist exam, submission of a detailed STD 678, and an SOQ.

Qualifications

• Must meet Engineering Geologist minimum qualifications as per CCR 249.3.
• SOQ required; applications with SEE RESUME or SEE ATTACHED will not be considered.
• Provide unofficial transcripts if using education to meet qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex field inspections of underground gas storage facilities (UGS) and UIC.
• Conduct geologic and engineering analyses to support natural resource development.
• Assist with permitting and SB 1137 responsibilities, including surveillance of wells, pipelines and facilities.
• Coordinate inspections of environmental leases and related facilities.

Skills

Field inspections

Geology

Regulatory compliance

SB 1137 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Geology or Engineering Geology

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529197 Position #(s): 538-204-3756-050 Working Title: Field and Regulatory Specialist Classification: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST $6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A $7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B $9,142.00 - $11,449.00 C $9,754.00 - $12,215.00 D New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple

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

Job Description And Duties

In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary by 3% in exchange for leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job advertisement do not reflect this reduction in pay. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue PLP 2025 hours on the first day of each pay period in accordance with their applicable Bargaining Unit contract. This position is subject to the Department of Conservation’s Conflict of Interest code. Candidates may be precluded from employment with the department if they, or their spouse, hold interests in oil, gas, or geothermal entities. Please limit your duties performed to one entry. Using multiple entries to list job duties for the same position may lead to disqualification. PLEASE NOTE: All relevant work experience, skills sets, and professional qualifications must be listed on the STD. 678. Applications will be screened based on the information provided on the STD. 678 and not on your resume or SOQ. Failure to include required information on the STD. 678 may result in elimination from the recruitment process. APPLICATIONS WITH "SEE RESUME" OR “SEE ATTACHED” WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Under direction of the Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor), the Engineering Geologist will function as a Field Engineer within the Northern District’s Ventura office. The incumbent will perform activities associated with the development of natural resources both independently as well as in a team environment. As a Field and Regulatory Specialist, the incumbent is expected to conduct complex field inspections, including underground gas storage facilities (UGS) and underground injection control (UIC), and perform difficult geologic and engineering work. The incumbent will assist with permitting and support Senate Bill 1137 (SB 1137) (Gonzalez, Chapter 365, Statutes of 2022) responsibilities, and perform surveillance and inspections that may include wells, well work, pipelines, facilities, and environmental lease inspections. 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: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST 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. PLEASE NOTE: This position requires a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications submitted without an SOQ or an SOQ that does not answer the items/questions, and/or does not follow formatting instructions will be considered not interested in this position and will be eliminated from the selection process. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section for more information. This position is contingent on budget approval. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Special Requirements

• This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.
• This position requires a medical evaluation.
• This position requires travel.
• This position requires a medical evaluation.