Oil and Gas Regulatory Engineer

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.

• Position Title: Oil and Gas Regulatory Engineer
• Classification: AIR RESOURCES ENGINEER (MAND)
• Salary Range: $6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A ; $7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B ; $9,158.00 - $11,455.00 C ; $9,712.00 - $12,152.00 D
• Job Code #: JC-500616
• Position #: -027
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Oil and Gas Section has an opening for an enthusiastic, intellectually curious, self‑directed individual to work with a team tasked with implementation of the “Oil and Gas Methane” regulation. The successful candidate's duties may include supporting ongoing and future amendments to the regulation; conducting investigations of emission control technologies and process modifications to reduce emissions through the development of control measures or regulations;

developing guidance documents and equipment reporting programs; and working with local air districts and CARB's Enforcement Division to help enforce the regulation. Duties may also include providing input to the AB 32 Climate Change Scoping Plan process and CARB's efforts to meet carbon neutrality by 2045 or earlier. Additional duties may include planning and organizing technical research studies to develop technical data to support emissions analyses on various projects, developing databases, conducting data collection surveys, developing emission inventories, and comparing different inventory methodologies.

The successful candidate may also investigate and evaluate the technical feasibility, cost‑effectiveness, environmental impacts, and socio‑economic impacts of control strategies for the oil and gas sector. Duties require close interaction and teamwork with a broad range of internal and external scientists, engineers, economists, and policymakers, as well as industry, environmental organizations, and community groups. The successful candidate may act in a lead capacity or as part of a team.

Some travel is required.

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. Candidates whose applications do not include the required SOQ will not be considered. Resumes do not replace the SOQ.

• Require Name on SOQ
• Require Job Control Number on SOQ
• Maximum pages: 2 (Arial 12 point, single spaced, 1‑inch margins)

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Final Filing Date: 2/2/2026. 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).

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (if not applying electronically) or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at  Include all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications.
• Resume (required)
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Qualifications (see Special Requirements)

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations 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.