SUPERVISING ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

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Position Details Job Code #: JC-523537 Position #(s): 538-205-3748-001 Working Title: Professional Geologist Classification: SUPERVISING ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST $12,562.00 - $15,724.00 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: Kern 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: 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. 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: Application deadline: 7/28/2026 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. 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. 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 a Professional Geologist/Geophysicist License. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr