Engineering Geologist

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Job Code #: JC-508399
Position #: -091
Title: Forest and Watershed Geology Program Engineering Geologist
Classification: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
Salary: $6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A
$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B
$9,142.00 - $11,449.00 C
$9,754.00 - $12,215.00 D
Number of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. DOC services 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.

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Under the general direction of the Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisor), the Engineering Geologist is responsible for:

• Performing Timber Harvest Plan (THP) reviews
• Conducting forest and watershed related geologic, slope stability, and erosion reviews
• Executing geologic hazard assessments
• Producing local and regional geologic and geomorphic mapping
• Analyzing fluvial geomorphic features

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) reduces an employee’s monthly salary by 3% in exchange for leave credits. This reduction is not reflected in the salary ranges listed above.

If new to California state service, you must have taken and passed the Engineering Geologist examination to be hired. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also pass the examination.

Applicants using education to meet minimum qualifications must provide unofficial transcripts. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit evaluated transcripts. Official transcripts are required prior to appointment.

• Travel required
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Medical evaluation required
• Subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code

Completed applications and required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date:
February 27, 2026
. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be considered.

Who May Apply: Individuals 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 (attach letter if available). SROA and Surplus candidates receive priority.

How To Apply: Submit the full application package electronically through Cal Career at  For hard‑copy applications, send a completed copy of the application package and required documents to:

Department of Conservation
Attn:
Claudia Lowe
715 P Street, MS 1806
Sacramento, CA 95814

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic application)
• Resume is optional
• Degree and/or school transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)—a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualify you for the position

Applicants who do not submit an SOQ will be eliminated from the selection process.

Accommodations: Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the interview process should request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. Contact the EEO office for assistance.