Salary: $61.73 - $93.01 Hourly
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: K34AN-25
Department: Energy Resources - (CL)
Opening Date: 08/27/2025
Closing Date: 9/24/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION
Applications are available online beginning Wednesday, August 27, 2025

through 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Salary Information:
Grade Level I - $61.732 - $84.019 Hourly

Grade Level II - $68.292 - $93.012 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs licensed professional petroleum engineering work pertaining to oil field development, oil and gas production operations, waterflood management, development project evaluation, voidage/subsidence management, enhanced recovery methods, subsidence control, and idle well management; coordinates or participates in multi-organizational teams involving the key stakeholders that include the contract field operator and the State of California; participates in well/reservoir and development project reviews with the contractor Subsurface Engineering Team; conducts field life forecasts and City cash flow predictions from oil funds based on various oil price and operating condition scenarios; observes and reviews formation evaluation work such as well testing, coring, and logging operations; reviews and analyzes electric logs and makes well completion recommendations; prepares and presents formal written and oral presentations to City, Department, contractor, and regulatory personnel; ensures compliance with environmental and safety regulations; provides mentoring to new and less experienced staff members; may participate in and/or observe field work such as drilling, workover, and production operations; and performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology or a closely related field;
• Three (3) years of recent experience in petroleum engineering, petroleum geology, and oil and gas field operations for Grade Level I; Two (2) additional years of experience equivalent to Grade Level I are required for Grade Level II.
• A Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of experience;
• A Doctoral degree in Petroleum Engineering may be substituted for two (2) years of experience;
• Registration as a Petroleum Engineer in the State of California or out of state registration as a Petroleum Engineer (required to obtain a State of California Petroleum Engineering License prior to the completion of probation).

A valid California Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
*Proof of required documents, such as degree, transcripts or certificate/license, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical principles, theories, and concepts of petroleum engineering, including economic concepts.
• Engineering practices related to waterflood management, reservoir surveillance, development project evaluation, and reserve assessments.
• Drilling, workover, production operations, formation evaluation, and well completion work to support petroleum engineering duties.
• Effectively interacting with City, field contractor, State, and regulatory personnel.
• Analyze problems and proposed effective solutions.
• Integrate multiple sources of information to derive solutions for complex issues and problems.
• Perform project justification analysis through net present value determination.
• Prepare written and oral presentations to fulfill both internal and external stakeholder requirements.
• Operate computers using spreadsheets, word processing, and other business and technical software pertaining to petroleum engineering.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Wilmington Oil Field experience; reservoir modeling experience; diverse petroleum engineering experience, including reservoir, well stimulation operations, drilling/completion, and mature waterflood.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application and Supplemental Application....................................... Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. The selection procedure will be conducted using a non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period.

Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by September 24, 2025, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after filing of application, contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570- 6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570- 6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.
J.O.B. K34AN-25 PE:FGV HR:08/27/2025
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the position of Petroleum Engineer I-II. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Certificates should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume").Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.The application and supplemental questionnaire and attachments must be completed and submitted by the filing deadline.Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email hr-talentacquisition@longbeach.gov and include PETROLEUM ENGINEER I-II in the subject line.Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

• Yes

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology or a closely related field; (proof required*)

• I possess a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology or a closely related field.
• I do not possess a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology or a closely related field. I understand that selecting this option will disqualify me from this process.

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EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in petroleum engineering, petroleum geology, and oil and gas field operations for Grade Level I; Two (2) additional years of experience equivalent to Grade Level I are required for Grade Level II.A Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience; A Doctoral degree in Petroleum Engineering may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience;

• I possess three (3) years of experience in petroleum engineering, petroleum geology, and oil and gas field operations for Grade Level I.
• I possess three (3) years of experience in petroleum engineering, petroleum geology, and oil and gas field operations for Grade Level I plus two (2) additional years of experience equivalent to Grade Level I to qualify for Grade Level II.
• I possess a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering that may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience in petroleum engineering, petroleum geology, and oil and gas field operations for Grade Level I.
• I possess a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering that may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience in petroleum engineering, petroleum geology, and oil and gas field operations for Grade Level I plus two (2) additional years of experience equivalent to Grade Level I to qualify for Grade Level II.
• I possess a Doctoral degree in Petroleum Engineering that may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience in petroleum engineering, petroleum geology, and oil and gas field operations for Grade Level I.
• I possess a Doctoral degree in Petroleum Engineering that may be substituted for required experience in petroleum engineering, petroleum geology, and oil and gas field operations for Grade Level I plus two (2) additional years of experience equivalent to Grade Level I to qualify for Grade Level II.
• I do not possess any of the required experience or education for this position. I understand selecting this option will disqualify me from this process.

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This role requires three (3) years of recent experience in petroleum engineering, petroleum geology, and oil and gas field operations for Grade Level I and two (2) additional years of experience equivalent to Grade Level I are required for Grade Level II.• A Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of experience;• A Doctoral degree in Petroleum Engineering may be substituted for two (2) years of experience; Please describe your related experience that qualifies you for the position. Your response must include the following:1) Job Title;2) Employer Name;3) Dates of Employment;4) Hours worked per week;5) Job Duties.If you do not have any experience, please type NONE.
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A current registration as a Petroleum Engineer in the State of California is required Do you possess a current registration as a Petroleum Engineer in the State of California?

• Yes, I have a current registration as a Petroleum Engineer in the State of California (proof required)*.
• No, but I have a current registration as a Petroleum Engineer in another state and can obtain a California license before the end of my probationary period (proof required)*.
• No, I do not possess a current registration as a Petroleum Engineer in California or another state.

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Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel? Please note if option A or B are selected a DMV printout will be required for review once selected for the position. A California license will be required within three months if applying from out of state.

• Yes, I have a valid California Driver's License.
• No, but will obtain a California Driver's License within three months.
• No, but will have the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.

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DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Do you have Wilmington Oil Field experience?

• Yes
• No

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Diverse petroleum engineering experience is desirable, please describe your experience including reservoir modeling, well stimulation operations, drilling/completion, and mature waterflood. Your response must include the following:1) Job Title;2) Employer Name;3) Dates of Employment;4) Hours worked per week;5) Job Duties.If you do not have any experience, type NONE.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS::By answering "Yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online.If you have questions or need clarification, please contact Talent Acquisition at (562) 570-6202.

• Yes

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By answering "yes" , I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete.I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing online. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at time of filing will result in the application being considered incomplete.Proofs may include the following:• DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference• College transcripts or degree with a conferred date and field of study• Certifications or licenses for coursework completed• Educational equivalency for foreign college transcripts or degreePlease note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing. For information on evaluation services:

• Yes
• No

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By answering "Yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following that:1) I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.

• Yes

Required Question