State of California
Under the close supervision of the Senior Mineral Resources Engineer, the Energy and Mineral Resources Engineer witnesses, evaluates, monitors, and inspects the less difficult engineering operations of the lessees of the State in order to ensure lease provisions and state and federal regulations are adhered to. This position is required to have a valid CA driver's license and drive a vehicle on official State business.
The successful candidate may initially be required to be in the office at a greater frequency than the mandatory 2 days per week for onboarding and training purposes.
Note: Posted salaries do not reflect the 2 - 4.62% pay reduction in exchange for 3.5 - 8 hours per month of leave arising from the Personal Leave Program 2025. Information related to salary reductions is available in Section 2113 of the CalHR Human Resources Manual.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
-This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the State Lands Commission policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position's designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.
-Work is performed in an office workplace and in the field.
-Some of the engineering review and surveillance is conducted on-site including
offshore platforms, remote onshore natural gas locations, geothermal regions of the state, and onshore coastal sites.
-Work inside and outside in varying temperatures as needed.
-Willingness to travel by vehicle, ocean vessel, or helicopter to access different facilities or drilling sites.
Operate a personal or State vehicle to travel on official State business; must have a valid California driver's license.
-Must be able to pass swing rope test and be certified.
-Must be able to pass H2S training and be able to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
-Field activities are conducted 24 hours a day; must be available to work after hours if necessary.
Please see duty statement for full list of Working Conditions.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEER Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details
Job Code #: JC-489447
Position #(s): 340-540-3784-005
Working Title: Oil and Gas Engineer
Classification: ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEER $6,659.00 - $11,131.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Los Angeles County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Work Week: Monday - Friday
Department Information The California State Lands Commission provides the people of California with effective stewardship of the lands, waterways, and resources entrusted to its care through preservation, restoration, enhancement, responsible economic development, and the promotion of public access.
We value diversity at all levels and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences are able to leverage their strengths and unique insights to further the Commission's mission and thrive.
Department Website: https://www.slc.ca.gov/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CAStateLands
Instagram: www.instagram.com/castatelands
Special Requirements Applying electronically for this Job Control is preferred. Paper application packages must contain the Job Control number and classification title on the first page of the application in order to be processed and included in the applicant pool.
NOTE:
Applicants must not include any hyperlinks or confidential information such as SSN, DOB, sex, marital status, age, DL number (unless required), LEAP status, disability information, Equal Opportunity Employer information, exam results, salary, I-9 information, and criminal history in their application package. Confidential information provided in the application package will be redacted. When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred. Only required or requested documents will be reviewed and considered by the hiring unit. Applicants must provide employment history on their STD. 678 application form. Attaching a resume or cover letter does not take place of the employment history sections on the STD. 678. Incomplete STD. 678 application forms may not be considered. Generative Artificial Intelligence shall not be used when completing any component of your application package. Do not submit a second application by paper when applying electronically. SROA/Surplus or Reinstatement applicants MUST check the applicable box as their basis of eligibility when submitting their application package electronically. Additionally, SROA/Surplus applicants must provide their layoff letter and title it as "SROA Letter" or "Surplus Letter" when applying electronically. This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code. School Transcripts:
Applicants using education to meet the minimum qualifications of this classification must provide a copy of their official transcripts with their application package for the universities/colleges or high schools attended where the coursework or degree was received. Failure to provide official transcripts may result in removal from the exam list. Applicants providing copies of international official transcripts may need to provide an evaluation/translation from an educational credentials evaluation service (Foreign Transcript Evaluation [CL-635]) to ensure that all the required coursework can be verified by the hiring agency.
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: 9/5/2025 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Temporary Appointments may be considered if conditions warrant. Temporary Appointments may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. Temporary Appointments may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
State Lands Commission ASD Sacramento Attn: Human Resources 100 Howe Ave, Suite 100 - South
Sacramento , CA 95825
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Lands Commission MRMD Long Beach
301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 550
Long Beach , CA 90802 Deliver application packages to the Receptionist Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) between 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Supplemental Application - Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) items 1-3 below must be submitted with application package. The SQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Completed SQ must be single-spaced, 12 pt. font, not exceed 2 pages, and responses MUST be numbered in the same order as the SQ items. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SQ and application packages received without the SQ may not be considered.
1. Please describe how your engineering experience, training, or education makes you a qualified candidate.
2. Briefly describe your experience working on a technical project.
3. How would you address an unreported leak, spill, or unsafe condition observed during a site visit?
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.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
-Possess Engineering degree with major work in petroleum engineering.
-Drilling and abandonment engineering experience in the private oil and gas sector.
-Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
-Ability to analyze and assess complex technical issues for drilling and abandonment procedures.
-Understanding of well control procedures and hands-on training in well control.
-Knowledge and understanding of well completion and abandonment procedures used in California.
-Knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
General Qualifications: Ability to adhere to the general qualifications outlined in California Code of Regulations 2 CCR 172 .
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Position Location Mineral Resources Management Division 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 550 Long Beach, CA 90802
Examination Information
To be considered for this position, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, which requires you to complete the applicable exam on CalCareers or have transfer or reinstatement eligibility prior to hire. For information about getting a State job, please visit CalHR's website. If the classification is not listed on this link, an exam is not being administered at this time.
Temporary Appointments may be considered if conditions warrant. Temporary Appointments may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. Temporary Appointments may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment. If a candidate is hired as a TAU, an exam will be administered within 9 months.
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.
The successful candidate may initially be required to be in the office at a greater frequency than the mandatory 2 days per week for onboarding and training purposes.
Note: Posted salaries do not reflect the 2 - 4.62% pay reduction in exchange for 3.5 - 8 hours per month of leave arising from the Personal Leave Program 2025. Information related to salary reductions is available in Section 2113 of the CalHR Human Resources Manual.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
-This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the State Lands Commission policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position's designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.
-Work is performed in an office workplace and in the field.
-Some of the engineering review and surveillance is conducted on-site including
offshore platforms, remote onshore natural gas locations, geothermal regions of the state, and onshore coastal sites.
-Work inside and outside in varying temperatures as needed.
-Willingness to travel by vehicle, ocean vessel, or helicopter to access different facilities or drilling sites.
Operate a personal or State vehicle to travel on official State business; must have a valid California driver's license.
-Must be able to pass swing rope test and be certified.
-Must be able to pass H2S training and be able to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
-Field activities are conducted 24 hours a day; must be available to work after hours if necessary.
Please see duty statement for full list of Working Conditions.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEER Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details
Job Code #: JC-489447
Position #(s): 340-540-3784-005
Working Title: Oil and Gas Engineer
Classification: ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEER $6,659.00 - $11,131.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Los Angeles County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Work Week: Monday - Friday
Department Information The California State Lands Commission provides the people of California with effective stewardship of the lands, waterways, and resources entrusted to its care through preservation, restoration, enhancement, responsible economic development, and the promotion of public access.
We value diversity at all levels and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences are able to leverage their strengths and unique insights to further the Commission's mission and thrive.
Department Website: https://www.slc.ca.gov/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CAStateLands
Instagram: www.instagram.com/castatelands
Special Requirements Applying electronically for this Job Control is preferred. Paper application packages must contain the Job Control number and classification title on the first page of the application in order to be processed and included in the applicant pool.
NOTE:
Applicants must not include any hyperlinks or confidential information such as SSN, DOB, sex, marital status, age, DL number (unless required), LEAP status, disability information, Equal Opportunity Employer information, exam results, salary, I-9 information, and criminal history in their application package. Confidential information provided in the application package will be redacted. When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred. Only required or requested documents will be reviewed and considered by the hiring unit. Applicants must provide employment history on their STD. 678 application form. Attaching a resume or cover letter does not take place of the employment history sections on the STD. 678. Incomplete STD. 678 application forms may not be considered. Generative Artificial Intelligence shall not be used when completing any component of your application package. Do not submit a second application by paper when applying electronically. SROA/Surplus or Reinstatement applicants MUST check the applicable box as their basis of eligibility when submitting their application package electronically. Additionally, SROA/Surplus applicants must provide their layoff letter and title it as "SROA Letter" or "Surplus Letter" when applying electronically. This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code. School Transcripts:
Applicants using education to meet the minimum qualifications of this classification must provide a copy of their official transcripts with their application package for the universities/colleges or high schools attended where the coursework or degree was received. Failure to provide official transcripts may result in removal from the exam list. Applicants providing copies of international official transcripts may need to provide an evaluation/translation from an educational credentials evaluation service (Foreign Transcript Evaluation [CL-635]) to ensure that all the required coursework can be verified by the hiring agency.
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: 9/5/2025 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Temporary Appointments may be considered if conditions warrant. Temporary Appointments may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. Temporary Appointments may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
State Lands Commission ASD Sacramento Attn: Human Resources 100 Howe Ave, Suite 100 - South
Sacramento , CA 95825
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Lands Commission MRMD Long Beach
301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 550
Long Beach , CA 90802 Deliver application packages to the Receptionist Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) between 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Supplemental Application - Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) items 1-3 below must be submitted with application package. The SQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Completed SQ must be single-spaced, 12 pt. font, not exceed 2 pages, and responses MUST be numbered in the same order as the SQ items. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SQ and application packages received without the SQ may not be considered.
1. Please describe how your engineering experience, training, or education makes you a qualified candidate.
2. Briefly describe your experience working on a technical project.
3. How would you address an unreported leak, spill, or unsafe condition observed during a site visit?
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.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
-Possess Engineering degree with major work in petroleum engineering.
-Drilling and abandonment engineering experience in the private oil and gas sector.
-Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
-Ability to analyze and assess complex technical issues for drilling and abandonment procedures.
-Understanding of well control procedures and hands-on training in well control.
-Knowledge and understanding of well completion and abandonment procedures used in California.
-Knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
General Qualifications: Ability to adhere to the general qualifications outlined in California Code of Regulations 2 CCR 172 .
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Position Location Mineral Resources Management Division 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 550 Long Beach, CA 90802
Examination Information
To be considered for this position, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, which requires you to complete the applicable exam on CalCareers or have transfer or reinstatement eligibility prior to hire. For information about getting a State job, please visit CalHR's website. If the classification is not listed on this link, an exam is not being administered at this time.
Temporary Appointments may be considered if conditions warrant. Temporary Appointments may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. Temporary Appointments may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment. If a candidate is hired as a TAU, an exam will be administered within 9 months.
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.