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 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 Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor), the Associate Oil and Gas Engineer (AOGE) will independently perform Underground Injection Control (UIC) project reviews, Aquifer Exemption reviews, geological structural interpretation, and related engineering work in the California Geologic Energy Management Division’s (CalGEM) Central District office. The incumbent will perform assignments that require a high degree of knowledge and skill in hydrocarbon technology, team leadership, communication, data management, presentation, and engineering work. The position will perform technical review and evaluation of proposed and existing oil and gas projects and well operations. The incumbent will conduct complex geological studies, make complex oil, and gas reserve calculations, and prepare and interpret complex technical data, maps, and statistics. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring and investigating the legality and advisability of existing and proposed oil and gas operations and advise operators on preventative or corrective actions. This position requires extensive reviews of well files, projects, notices, field operations, 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:
ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER EXAM
ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER EXAM (LEAP)
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.
This position is contingent on budget approval.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is located in Bakersfield and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must reside in California and be able to satisfactorily perform their essential work functions independently and remotely. The hybrid telework schedule will allow for up to three days of remote work per week depending on department needs.
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 attached duty statement for information related to this position’s working conditions.