SENIOR OIL AND GAS ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)
People & HR, Operations · Full-time
Los Angeles County, CA, USA
USD 13,166-16,485 / month
Job Posting: Area Supervising Engineer
Department of Conservation
SENIOR OIL AND GAS ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)
$13,166.00 - $16,485.00 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: 10/22/2026
Job Description and Duties
In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary by 3% for S09 in exchange for leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job advertisement do not reflect this reduction in pay. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue PLP 2025 hours on the first day of each pay period in accordance with their applicable Bargaining Unit contract.
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 limit your duties performed to one entry. Using multiple entries to list job duties for the same position may lead to disqualification.
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 the direction of the District Deputy, the Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor) will function as an Area Supervising Engineer for the Southern District Office. The incumbent will directly supervise technical staff responsible for issuing permits for drilling, completing, plugging, abandoning injection facilities; pipeline integrity testing; and the Division’s environmental protection programs within the district.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is located in Long Beach and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, with employees required to work in-person at 3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 400 Long Beach, CA, 90806. At least one day of remote work and four days of in-office work per week is the available hybrid telework schedule for this position. Alternative work locations will not be considered.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to 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.
CNRA Career Center
The CNRA Career Center, located in downtown Sacramento, is open to both prospective and current employees looking to grow their careers. The center provides a range of personalized services designed to support you at every stage of your professional journey.
Services include:
- One-on-One career consultations
- Application and résumé reviews
- Personalized career guidance
- Mock interviews
- Tips and best practices for applying to positions
Location: Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours of Operation: Tuesday–Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Department Website: http://www.conservation.ca.gov
Special Requirements
This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.
This position requires the possession of a valid driver license.
This position is contingent on budget approval.
The Department of Conservation does not participate in the E-Verify system or STEM OPT extension program. Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
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: 10/22/2026Who May Apply
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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
- Statement of Qualifications - All interested applicants must submit an SOQ. The SOQ must be no more than 2 pages in length and typed using no less than 11 point font. The SOQ must address the following prompt.
Please describe your background, experience, education, and/or training that makes you the best candidate for this position.
Desirable Qualifications
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid sick and vacation
- California State holiday pay
- 401(k) and 457 plans
- Retirement (CalPERS)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Public Transit Subsidy
California State Civil Service Employee Benefits information may be obtained by going to the California Department of Human Resources website at State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary.
Information regarding benefits provided by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found at www.calpers.ca.gov.
Important Information
Do not email or fax your application. Emailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
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. 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.
If you are applying for more than one recruitment, a separate State Application (STD. 678) is required for each recruitment for which you would like to be considered.
Additional Information
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: If new to California State service, or need to gain list eligibility for this classification, 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:
Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor) Exam
EDUCATION INFORMATION: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org. Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.
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.
