SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

State of California; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Engineering Geologist to supervise training and mentoring of engineering staff in the Southern District. This role involves ensuring safety and compliance in oil, gas, and geothermal operations, while also conducting incident investigations. The position offers a hybrid work environment with in-person requirements and is contingent on budget approval. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work independently and foster a positive work environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital sector while advancing your career.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

Sick and vacation leave

State holidays

401(k) and 457 plans

Retirement (CalPERS)

Employee Assistance Program

Transit Subsidy

Qualifications

• Supervise training and mentoring of engineering staff.
• Responsible for inspection and enforcement of oil and gas operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training for engineering staff in field operations.
• Conduct incident investigations for oil and gas operations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Organizational skills

Ability to foster a positive work environment

Job description

Department of Conservation

JC-476895 - Field Engineer Training Supervisor
SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Final Filing Date: 5/15/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail, Drop-off

In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

This position is subject to the Department of Conservation’s Conflict of Interest code. Candidates may be precluded from employment if they, or their spouse, hold interests in oil, gas, or geothermal entities.

Please limit your duties performed to one entry. Multiple entries for the same position may lead to disqualification.

Under the general direction of the Environmental, Facilities, and Field Operations Manager, the Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisor) will serve as the Field Engineer Training Supervisor for CalGEM's Southern District. The role involves supervising training and mentoring of engineering staff responsible for inspection, enforcement, and safety of oil, gas, and geothermal operations, including incident investigations.

Note: All relevant work experience, skills, and qualifications must be listed on the STD. 678. Applications will be screened based on this form alone. "See resume" or "See attached" are not acceptable.

Additional information is available in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position offers hybrid telework, with in-person work required at 3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA, at least two days per week. Other locations are not considered.

Minimum Requirements

Refer to the Class Specification for details on the minimum qualifications for the SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST.

• This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.

This position is contingent on budget approval.

Application Instructions

Applications and required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. The date on QR codes is not a valid postmark date.

Final Filing Date: 5/15/2025

Who May Apply

Current employees in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, with list or LEAP eligibility, or in the process of obtaining eligibility are eligible. SROA and Surplus candidates are prioritized. Other eligibilities may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

How to Apply

Submit your application package, including STD 678 and other documents, via your CalCareers account or by mail/delivery to:

Department of Conservation
Attn: Andrea Derich
715 P Street, MS 1806
Sacramento, CA 95814

Required documents include the STD 678, and a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) limited to one page, in MS Word or PDF, in Century Gothic, size 11, 1.5 spacing, with your name and date in the top right corner. The SOQ should detail your experience related to staff training and development.

Additional Information

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations should request them at the time of scheduling an interview. Contact the EEO Office for assistance.

Desirable Qualifications

• Effective communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to foster a positive work environment

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision
• Sick and vacation leave
• State holidays, 401(k), 457 plans
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• EAP, Transit Subsidy

Contact & Additional Info

Visit Department Website for more info. For questions, contact the EEO Officer at [phone] or [e-mail]. TTY services available.

Important Notices

Do not email or fax applications. Submit a separate application for each recruitment. Review exam bulletin on CalHR website for eligibility info. Provide transcripts if education is used to meet minimum qualifications. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.