ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEER

State of California
State of California

Los Angeles County, CA, USA

USD 6,659-11,131 / month

Posted on Aug 7, 2026

Job Posting: Operations Engineer

State Lands Commission

JC-527323
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Operations Engineer
ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEER

$6,659.00 - $11,131.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/20/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the close supervision of the Senior Mineral Resources Engineer, the Energy and Mineral Resources Engineer assists within the Operations Section, providing assistance to engineering and inspection of State managed oil, gas, and geothermal, renewable energy, and mineral leases. The incumbent performs the less complex field inspections, engineering evaluations, and compliance assessments; coordinates the less technical activities with peers and inspectors; and assists in representing the State Lands (Commission) in interactions with operators, contractors, and regulatory agencies. This position does not supervise staff but provides mentoring and less technical support to lower-level personnel. This position is required to have a valid CA driver’s license and drive a vehicle on official State business.

Note: Posted salaries do not reflect the 2 - 4.62% pay reduction in exchange for 3.5 – 8 hours per month of leave arising from the Personal Leave Program 2025. Information related to salary reductions is available in Section 2113 of the CalHR Human Resources Manual.
This position is required to have a valid CA driver’s license and drive a vehicle on official State business.

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement into an alternate range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.

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

Working Conditions

  • Core business hours of 9:00am to 3:00pm.
  • Transport items weighing up to 40 pounds.
  • Sit, bend, stoop and stand while working.
  • Daily use of standard office equipment.
  • Occasional overnight travel.
  • Drive as an essential function of the position.
  • Prolonged periods of walking.
  • Work in confined/restricted working environment.
  • Work in multistory offshore and onshore petroleum production facilities and sample laboratory.
  • Work involves strenuous activities.
  • Work is performed in an office workplace and in the field.
  • Field activities are conducted 24 hours a day; must be available to work after hours if necessary.
  • Some of the engineering review and surveillance is conducted onsite including offshore platforms, remote onshore natural gas locations, geothermal regions of the state, and onshore coastal sites.
  • Work inside and outside in varying temperature as needed.
  • Willingness to travel by vehicle, ocean vessel, or helicopter to access different facilities or drilling sites.
  • Operate a personal or State vehicle to travel on official State business; must have valid California driver's license.
  • Must be able to pass swing rope test and be certified.
  • Must be able to pass H2S training and be able to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the State Lands Commission policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.
The successful candidate may initially be required to be in the office at a greater frequency than the mandatory 2 days per week for onboarding and training purposes.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-527323
Position #(s):
340-540-3784-001
Working Title:
Operations Engineer
Classification:
ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEER
$6,659.00 - $7,938.00 A
$7,865.00 - $9,844.00 B
$8,896.00 - $11,131.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
MRMD Long Beach
Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

The California State Lands Commission provides the people of California with effective stewardship of the lands, waterways, and resources entrusted to its care through preservation, restoration, enhancement, responsible economic development, and the promotion of public access.
We value diversity at all levels and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences are able to leverage their strengths and unique insights to further the Commission’s mission and thrive.

Special Requirements

Electronic applications are preferred for this Job Control. Paper application packages must contain the Job Control number and classification title on the first page of the application to be considered.
NOTE:
  • Applicants must not include any hyperlinks or confidential information such as SSN, DOB, sex, marital status, age, DL number (unless required), LEAP status, disability information, Equal Opportunity Employer information, exam results, salary, I-9 information, and criminal history in their application package. Confidential information provided in the application package will be redacted.
  • When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
  • Only required or requested documents will be reviewed and considered by the hiring unit.
  • Applicants must provide employment history on their STD. 678 application form. Attaching a resume or cover letter does not take place of the employment history sections on the STD. 678. Incomplete STD. 678 application forms may not be considered.
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence shall not be used when completing any component of your application package.
  • SROA/Surplus or Reinstatement applicants MUST check the applicable box as their basis of eligibility when submitting their application package electronically. Additionally, SROA/Surplus applicants must provide their layoff letter and title it as “SROA Letter” or “Surplus Letter” when applying electronically.
General Qualifications:
Ability to adhere to the general qualifications outlined in California Code of Regulations 2 CCR 172 .
This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.

School Transcripts:
Applicants using education to meet the minimum qualifications of this classification must provide a copy of their official transcripts with their application package for the universities/colleges or high schools attended where the coursework or degree was received. Failure to provide official transcripts may result in removal from the exam list. Applicants providing copies of international official transcripts may need to provide an evaluation/translation from an educational credentials evaluation service (Foreign Transcript Evaluation [CL-635]) to ensure that all the required coursework can be verified by the hiring agency.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/20/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are 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 (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Temporary Appointments may be considered if conditions warrant. Temporary Appointments may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. Temporary Appointments may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Lands Commission
ASD Sacramento
Attn: Human Resources
100 Howe Ave, Suite 100 - South
Sacramento, CA 95825

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Lands Commission
MRMD Long Beach
Human Resources
301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 550
Long Beach, CA 90802
Deliver application packages to the Receptionist Monday – Friday (excluding holidays) between
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
  • Ability to execute assigned responsibilities.
  • Ability to interact in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Ability to understand and follow directions.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Possess Engineering degree with major work in petroleum engineering.
  • Drilling and abandonment engineering experience in the private oil and gas sector.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to analyze and assess complex technical issues for drilling and abandonment procedures.
  • Understanding of well control procedures and hands-on training in well control.
  • Knowledge and understanding of well completion and abandonment procedures used in California.
  • Knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Holly Polyak
(916) 486-6847

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Allison Lyman
(916) 574-2494
eeo@slc.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Position Location / Driving Requirements

Mineral Resources Management Division

301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 550
Long Beach, CA 90802
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Required to drive a State vehicle during the course of official State business. At the time a job offer is extended and prior to start date, the prospective hire must choose to voluntarily participate in the Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program (SAM Section 0751)) or must provide Human Resources Office a current copy of their California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) driver record.

Exam Information

To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the applicable exam on CalCareers and be reachable on an employment list or have transfer or reinstatement eligibility prior to hire. For information on State jobs, please visit CalHR's website. If the classification is not listed on this link, an exam is not being administered at this time.

TAU Exam Information:
Temporary Appointments may be considered if conditions warrant. Temporary Appointments may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment. If a candidate is hired as a TAU, an exam will be administered within 9 months.
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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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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