ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

State of California•Sacramento, CA

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 with the department if they, or their spouse, hold interests in oil, gas, or geothermal entities. 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 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.This position requires a high degree of knowledge and skill in reviewing and analyzing geologic reports as well as excellent data management and communication. 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 questions and 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.

Requirements

High degree of knowledge and skill in reviewing and analyzing geologic reports
Excellent data management and communication
Valid Driver's License
Travel
Medical evaluation

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally/written)
Excellent computer skills
Possess good interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments
Ability to promote a positive working environment and relationship with others

Responsibilities

Conduct complex field inspections, including underground gas storage facilities (UGS) and underground injection control (UIC)
Perform difficult geologic and engineering work
Assist with permitting and support Senate Bill 1137 (SB 1137) (Gonzalez, Chapter 365, Statutes of 2022) responsibilities
Perform surveillance and inspections that may include wells, well work, pipelines, facilities, and environmental lease inspections
Reviewing and analyzing geologic reports
Data management and communication