Field and Regulatory Specialist

Engineering Geologist

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 direction of the Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor), the Engineering Geologist will function as a Field Engineer within the Geothermal Program and may support the Alternative Wells program. 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 and surveillance of geothermal wells and attendant facilities and leases, and other wells that may potentially be geothermal in nature including idle deserted wells. Complex inspections may include activities related to well construction to final plugging and abandonment and site remediations, warm and hot springs and other geologic features related to geothermal energy. The incumbent will research and gather operator and well information and documentation, perform files reviews and data reconciliations, evaluate production and injection history, compliance records, and perform geologic, engineering and statistical work. Utilizing a variety of computer programs, applications, and databases, the incumbent will perform complex calculations, evaluations, and create reports and documentation following standard procedures. The incumbent will assist with well permitting responsibilities, and perform surveillance, inspections, and sampling in a safe manner that may include wells, well work, attendant facilities, environmental lease inspections, and natural geothermal features. The incumbent will enforce legislative mandates and ensure operator compliance. This position performs assignments that requires a high degree and breadth of knowledge of geothermal and/or oil/gas field production/injection operations, experience in reviewing geologic and engineering data, as well as superior skills in data management, communication, and presenting results of analysis.

This position is contingent on budget approval.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.