ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Surface Mine Inspector Department of Conservation

JC-518999

• Surface Mine Inspector

ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

$6,488.00

• $12,215.

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:

6/16/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) 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% 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.

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.

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SEE RESUME

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Under the direction of the Supervisor of Mine Reclamation and Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisor), the Engineering Geologist will function as a technical specialist for review of reclamation plans and financial assurances under SMARA. The incumbent will perform activities associated with the implementation of SMARA both independently as well as in a team environment. The incumbent is expected to review, amongst other documents, reclamation plans and financial assurances, maintain the administrative record, and conduct field inspections of surface mining operations for adequacy of financial assurances and compliance with the approved reclamation plan and State mining law. The incumbent will provide comment on the adequacy of reclamation plans, financial assurances, and reclamation of surface mining operations, with respect to approved reclamation plans and

SMARA. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

 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

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.

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. This position is contingent on budget approval. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at: 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 at least two days per week. Alternative work locations will not be considered. Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must show proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment. Please see the attached duty statement for information related to this position's working conditions. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-518999

Position #(s): 538-600-3756-093

Working Title:

Surface Mine Inspector

Classification:

ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST

$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 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time 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.

Department Website:

http://www.conservation.ca.gov Special Requirements This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code. This position requires a medical evaluation. This position requires Travel. 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:

6/16/2026