ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER Job at Department of Conservation, Kern County, CA

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  • Department of Conservation
  • Kern County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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 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.

Current State employees who do not meet the minimum qualifications for this classification may apply for this vacancy as a Training and Development assignment.

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 general direction of the Area Supervising Engineer, and Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor), the Associate Oil and Gas Engineer will independently perform Underground Injection Control (UIC) review and monitoring, notice of intention (NOI) application review and related engineering work specifically addressing the Senate Bill 1137 (Gonzalez, Chapter 365, Statutes of 2022) within an area unit in the Division’s Central District office. The incumbent performs assignments that require a high degree of knowledge and skill in hydrocarbon technology, team leadership, communication, data management, presentation and engineering work, including operations, production, and oil field practice. The incumbent performs technical evaluation of proposed oil and gas projects, well operations, and prepares permits documenting technical requirements for operations. The incumbent conducts complex studies of operations and reservoirs; makes complex calculations, such as oil and gas reserve calculations; prepares and interprets complex technical data, maps, and statistics; and writes reports on investigations. The incumbent monitors and investigates the legality and advisability of proposed operations, prepares technical and legal directives, and advises operators of preventative or corrective actions. This position requires extensive reviews of well files, projects, notices, field operations and other related duties and provides technical guidance to field 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:

Please note: This position requires a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications submitted without an SOQ or an SOQ that does not answer the items/questions, and/or 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 .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

  • This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.
  • This position requires a valid Driver’s License.

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: 7/14/2025

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).

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 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:

Department of Conservation

N/A

Attn: Luis Leon

715 P Street, MS 1806

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Conservation

N/A

Luis Leon

715 P Street, MS 1806

Sacramento , CA 95814

Due to limited access, please call the Hiring Contact prior to dropping off your application package

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 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.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
  • Statement of Qualifications - The SOQ format should be single spaced, size 11-point font, no more than two pages in length.
    • Describe the rules and requirements of SB-1137
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.

Benefits

DOC employees may be eligable for the following benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits 
  • Paid sick and vacation 
  • California State holiday pay
  • 401 (k) and 457 plans
  • Retirement (CalPERS)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Public Transit Subsidy 
Additional benefit information can be found on the following websites:

California State Civil Service Employee Benefits information may be obtained by going to the California Department of Human Resources website at  .

Information regarding benefits provided by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found at 

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Luis Leon
(916) 858-9181
luis.leon@conservation.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 215-0955
DOC.Accessibility@conservation.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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" OR “SEE ATTACHED” WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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. Current State employees who do not meet the minimum qualifications for this classification may apply for this vacancy as a Training and Development assignment.

If you are applying for more than one recruitment, a separate State Application (STD. 678) is required for each recruitment for which you would like to be considered.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement,

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