Field and Regulatory Specialist
Department of Conservation
JC-488851 - Field and Regulatory Specialist
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
$6,488.00 - $12,215.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 8/26/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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. 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 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 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 .
This position is contingent on budget approval.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
This position is located in Orcutt,CA and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, with employees required to work in-person at 195 S. Broadway, Suite 101, Orcutt, CA. At least three days of remote work and up to two days of in-office work per week is the available hybrid telework schedule for this position. Alternative work locations will not be considered.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-488851
Position #(s):
...-050
Working Title: Field and Regulatory Specialist
Classification: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
$6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A
$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B
$9,142.00 - $11,449.00 C
$9,754.00 - $12,215.00 D
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Santa Barbara County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land, and mineral resources.
All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
Department Website:
Special Requirements
This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code.
This position requires a valid Driver's License.
This position requires travel.
This position requires a medical evaluation.
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: 8/26/2025
Department of Conservation
JC-488851 - Field and Regulatory Specialist
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
$6,488.00 - $12,215.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 8/26/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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. 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 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 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 .
This position is contingent on budget approval.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
This position is located in Orcutt,CA and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, with employees required to work in-person at 195 S. Broadway, Suite 101, Orcutt, CA. At least three days of remote work and up to two days of in-office work per week is the available hybrid telework schedule for this position. Alternative work locations will not be considered.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-488851
Position #(s):
...-050
Working Title: Field and Regulatory Specialist
Classification: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
$6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A
$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B
$9,142.00 - $11,449.00 C
$9,754.00 - $12,215.00 D
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Santa Barbara County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land, and mineral resources.
All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
Department Website:
Special Requirements
This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code.
This position requires a valid Driver's License.
This position requires travel.
This position requires a medical evaluation.
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: 8/26/2025
Job ID: 489857242
Originally Posted on: 8/18/2025
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