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.
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary by 3% in exchange for leave credits. The salary range(s) included in this letter do not reflect this reduction in pay. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue PLP 2025 hours on the first day of each pay period in accordance with their applicable Bargaining Unit contract.
Please limit your duties performed to one entry on the state application. Using multiple entries to list job duties for the same position may lead to disqualification.
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 the general direction of the Underground Injection Control (UIC), Supervising Oil and Gas Engineer, the Supervising Engineering Geologist will act in a specialist capacity in the CalGEM Central District office. The position will act as the responsible charge for the review and approval of submitted geologic work including, but not limited to, UIC reviews, complex geologic project reviews, and aquifer exemption evaluations. The incumbent will provide essential leadership and coordination in the review and completion of complex geologic projects, and will be involved with planning, organizing, managing, and delivering complex geologic work. This position will require the incumbent to exercise good judgement and communicate effectively with CalGEM management and staff and will act as responsible charge and mentor for geologic work performed by CalGEM’s unlicensed geologic and engineering staff.
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:
Supervising 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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
This position is located in Bakersfield and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule based on operational needs, with employees required to work in-person at 11000 River Run Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93311.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must show proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.
Please see the attached duty statement for information related to this position’s working conditions.
