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California Department of Conservation

ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER

California Department of Conservation, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Associate Oil and Gas Engineer California Department of Conservation – Southern District Office of California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), Los Angeles County. Hybrid, Permanent, Full Time.

Pay Range $11,427.00 – $14,298.00 per annum (minimum salary for new State candidates will be the classification minimum).

Equal Opportunity Statement All employees and applicants are treated fairly under the California Equal Opportunity laws and the State’s Drug-Free Workplace policy. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, 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.

Job Code and Position Details

Job Code #: JC-502704

Position #s: 538-202-3783-011

Working Title: Tank and Facilities Compliance Engineer

Classification: Associate Oil and Gas Engineer

Number of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Los Angeles County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Primary Cert Contact

Job Description & Duties Under the general direction of the Environmental and Facilities Unit (EFU) Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor), the Associate Oil and Gas Engineer will independently perform engineering work related to tanks, vessels, and associated facilities operations, maintenance, and compliance for the Environmental, Facilities, and Field Surveillance Group. Responsibilities include:

Applying hydrocarbon technology knowledge for operations, production, and oil field practice.

Leading teams, communicating findings, managing data, preparing presentations, and conducting engineering work.

Ensuring tank testing, inspection, and compliance with CalGEM regulations.

Maintaining engineering records and contributing to process improvements.

Note:

All relevant work experience, skills, and professional qualifications must be listed on STD 678. Applications will be screened based on the information provided on STD 678 and not on the resume or Statement of Qualifications. Applications with “See Resume” or “See Attached” will not be considered.

Special Requirements

Valid California Driver’s License (CDL) with number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements or restrictions.

Compliance with the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.

If using education to meet minimum qualifications, unofficial transcripts are required. For foreign degrees, evaluated transcripts must state units equivalent.

Interviewers will be seated in-person at CalGEM, Southern District office, 3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 400, Long Beach, CA 90806.

Position contingent on budget approval.

Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 1/6/2026.

Submit electronically via CalCareers at http://www.calcareers.ca.gov.

Hard copies may be mailed to: Department of Conservation, Attn: Andrea Derich, 715 P Street, MS 1806, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Drop‑off location: same address; call Hiring Contact before dropping off.

Hard copy application package must include a completed copy of STD 678 and all required documents.

Resume is optional.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required: up to two pages, 1.5 spaced, Century Gothic 11 font.

Include responses to these SOQ questions:

Which California Code of Regulations address tank testing and inspection under CalGEM?

Describe specific experience related to the duty statement.

Describe use of well/facility management tools such as databases, spreadsheets, GIS.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact.

Eligibility 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 are encouraged to apply. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; other eligible applicants may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Seniority Level Entry Level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Engineering & Information Technology

Industries Government Administration

Contact Hiring Contact: Andrea Derich

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

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