ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

at  Department of Conservation

Job Description and Duties
In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
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. Failure to include required information on the STD. 678 may result in elimination from the recruitment process. APPLICATIONS WITH “SEE RESUME” WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Under the direction of the Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor), the Engineering Geologist will function as a Field and Regulatory Specialist within the Division’s Southern District 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 and perform difficult geologic and engineering work. The Assembly Bill 211 and associated Public Resources Code (PRC) section 3113 updates mandate, where possible, both “shall” and “may” witnessing operations take place in-person with emphasis to witnessing all operations related to “critical” wells, and those listed as “shall witness” as a priority.
ELIGIBIILTY 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. Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin:

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS:

SOQ must be an electronic MS Word or pdf file, no more than two pages, 1.5 spaced, Century Gothic 11 font preferred. Include your name and date in the upper left-hand corner. Please answer and organize the responses separately as they are outlined in the job posting.
(a) Please provide your academic, professional and any technical inspection experience as they relate to the various duties performed by Engineering Geologist, as described in the Duty Statement. (b) Describe any regulatory inspection experience. (c) Describe any report writing or presentation skills experience.
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.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired

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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.
This position requires a valid Driver’s License.
This position is contingent upon budget approval.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/12/2024