Oil and Gas Regulatory Engineer

Job Description and Duties

This is a repost. If you have previously applied for this position, there is no need to reapply.

The Oil and Gas Section has an opening for an enthusiastic, self-directed individual to work with a team tasked with implementation of the "Oil and Gas Methane" regulation. The successful candidate's duties may include supporting ongoing and future amendments to the regulation; conducting technical review of emission control technologies and process modifications to reduce emissions through the development of control measures or regulations; developing guidance documents and equipment reporting programs; and working with local air districts and CARB's Enforcement Division to help enforce the regulation. Duties may also include providing input to the AB 32 Climate Change Scoping Plan process and CARB's efforts to meet carbon neutrality by 2045 or earlier. Additional duties may include planning and overseeing technical research studies via contracts to develop technical data to support emissions analyses on various projects, and developing databases, developing emission inventories and analytics of emissions data from oil and gas projects, and comparing different inventory methodologies. The successful candidate's duties may also include investigating and evaluating the technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, environmental impacts, and socio-economic impacts of control strategies for the oil and gas sector. Duties may require close interaction and teamwork with a broad range of internal and external scientists, engineers, economists, and policymakers, as well as industry, environmental organizations, and community groups. The successful candidate may act in a lead capacity or as part of a team. Some travel is required.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required.

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay. 

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.).
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Travel may be required.

Special Requirements

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. The SOQ documents each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Candidates whose applications do not include the required SOQ will not be considered for this position. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

• Require Name on SOQ
• Require Job Control Number on SOQ
• Maximum number of pages: 2 (Arial 12 point, single spaced, 1-inch margins)

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience with technical assessment and/or use of methane detection technologies or other pollutant detection/measurement technologies

• Expertise with data analytics (SQL, Tableau, Python, Power BI or other)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Familiarity with local, State, and Federal climate and air quality programs

• Demonstrated engineering and problem-solving skills; time-management, and computer skills

• Ability to explain technical concepts to the layperson, and collaborate effectively with community, industry, and government stakeholders

• Strong background in air pollution, science, engineering, and public policy

• Work independently and in a team setting and have excellent interpersonal skills

All applicants will be considered; only the most qualified will be interviewed. Please include a one-page cover letter that highlights how you can contribute to this program.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Nearby (third-party) Parking
• Convenient to public transportation
• Gym
• Daycare facility

Experience and Education

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.

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 required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other - Cover Letter
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.