Associate Oil And Gas Engineer

Job Title

ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER – California Department of Conservation

Base pay range: $11,427.00 – $14,298.00 per year. Actual pay based on skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. All applicants will be expected to comply with this objective.

• Job Code: JC-502704
• Position #(s): -011
• Working Title: Tank and Facilities Compliance Engineer
• Classification: ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Los Angeles County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: Primary Cert Contact
• Department: California Department of Conservation – Environmental and Facilities Unit (EFU)

• Work under the direction of the Environmental and Facilities Unit’s Senior Oil and Gas Engineer.
• Independently perform engineering work related to tanks, vessels, and associated facilities operations, maintenance, and compliance.
• Apply hydrocarbon technology knowledge and lead teams in operations, production, and oil field practice.
• Maintain data management systems, prepare presentations, and manage engineering projects.

• Valid California Driver’s License (CDL) required; provide CDL number, class, expiration, and endorsements.
• Subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.
• Applicants using education to meet minimum qualifications must submit unofficial transcripts or official foreign transcripts, evaluated by a recognized service.
• Interview will be conducted in person at the Southern District office, 3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 400, Long Beach, CA 90806.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by Final Filing Date: 1/6/2026
. Late submissions will not be considered.

Who May Apply:
Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, SROA or Surplus candidates (priority). All applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification.

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (electronic or hard copy with Complete Application Package).
• Resume (optional).
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ): electronic MS Word or PDF, no more than two pages, Century Gothic 11 font preferred.
• Responses to SOQ questions:
• Identify California Code of Regulations addressing tank testing and inspection under CalGEM jurisdiction.
• Describe experience related to duties in the Duty Statement.
• Detail skills with well/facility management tools (online databases, spreadsheets, GIS, mapping software) and how they apply to this role.

Entry Level

Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Government Administration