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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. 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.

Working Title:

Landslide Hazard Geologist
Classification: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

• Job Code #: JC-509614
• Position #(s):
  
  -004
• Salary Ranges: $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
• # of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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.

Department Website:

Under the direction of the Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisor), the Engineering Geologist is responsible for preparing detailed maps of various geologic features and hazards and preparing reports to accompany them. The Engineering Geologist may serve in a review capacity, preparing highly specialized comments on geologic hazards and resources for natural and working lands, and critical facilities throughout California. 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% 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.

All relevant work experience, skill sets, and professional qualifications must be listed on STD 678. Applications will be screened based on the information provided on STD 678 and not on your resume or SOQ. Applications with “See Resume” or “See Attached” will not be considered.

If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, 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: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST EXAM.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this…