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Job Posting: Chief Deputy of Field Operations

Department of Conservation

JC-522785

• Chief Deputy of Field Operations

C. E. A.

$10,349.00 - $21,370.00 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: 7/5/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

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Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in working for a department that oversees the operations of land conservation, mining, earthquakes and oil & gas regulations for the State of California?

Then this may be the job for you!

Under the general direction of the State Oil and Gas Supervisor, the incumbent functions as the Chief Deputy of FieldOperations for the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) in the Division's Sacramento Headquarters Office*. The position is responsible for ensuring that the Division's mission, goals and objectives are met and that its mandated programs are carried out in accordance with established leases, rules, policies, and regulations. The incumbent will have direct management responsibility of the Division's Statewide field operations, budget, public health, carbon management, emissions controls, and clean energy programs. The incumbent will exercise a high degree of initiative, independence of action and originality, demonstrate tact, and exercise sound judgment that recognizes the best interests of the State.

• The selected candidate may also report to one of CalGEM's district offices.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This position requires a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications submitted without an SOQ or an SOQ that does not answer the items/questions, and/or does not follow formatting instructions will be considered not interested in this position and will be eliminated from the selection process. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Please see the Desirable Qualifications section for more information.

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

Working Conditions

Telework up to one (1) day a week may be available for this position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California.

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.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

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Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-522785

Position #(s):

538-201-7500-002

Working Title:

Chief Deputy of Field Operations

Classification:

C. E. A.

$10,349.00 - $21,370.00 C Salary Range CEA C - up to $21,370

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:

Sacramento County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, 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.

Are you interested in working for a department that oversees the operations of land conservation, mining, earthquakes, and oil & gas regulations for the State of California?

Then this may be the job for you!

Special Requirements

This position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest (COI) Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The incumbent is required to complete a Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the COI Code requirements may void the appointment.

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: 7/5/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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:

Department of Conservation

N/A

Attn: Tara Hirst

715 P Street, MS 1806

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Conservation

N/A

715 P Street, MS 1806

Sacramento, CA 95814

Electronic applications are strongly encouraged.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This position requires a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications submittedwithout an SOQ or an SOQ that does not answer the items/questions, and/or does not follow formatting instructionswill be considered not interested in this position and will be eliminated from the selection process. Resumes and coverletters do not take the place of the SOQ. Please see the Desirable Qualifications section for more information.

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.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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:

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT

This will be the only tool used for determining your final score and rank on the eligibility list for this position

In your SOQ, address how you possess each Desirable Qualification (listed below) using specific examples of your education, training, and experience. Please include the number of each question with your response.

The SOQ must be typed and no more than two (2) pages in length.

Applicants who do not follow these parameters shall be disqualified from the examination.

NOTE: Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of this SOQ requirement.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Describe your leadership ability and experience including 1) techniques of organizing and motivating groups and/or employees, 2) making sound decisions in the midst of high-pressure and politically sensitive situations, 3) your ability to communicate effectively across large teams and with leadership on programmatic and policy issues, and 4) managing personnel issues within the context of progressive discipline.
• Describe your experience coordinating and engaging with a variety of stakeholders, including regulated entities, other state and local agencies, the legislature, and members of the public.
• Describe your understanding of California's climate and energy goals and the how oil, gas and geothermal industries align with those goals.

Examination Information

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

Benefits

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

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.