ABOLISHED 06/04/2015 PER PAY LETTER 15-17 - Mineral Resources Engineering Technician Series

California State Personnel Board Specification

Series established January 6, 1988

Scope

This series specification describes three Mineral Resources Engineering Technician classifications used by the State Lands Commission to assist professional engineering and geology staff.

Definition of Series

The Mineral Resource Engineering Technician series describes work assisting professional engineers and geologists in the less complex engineering duties, in connection with the issuance, economic and/or regulatory control and administration of leases and unitized operations for the extraction of oil, gas, geothermal and other mineral resources on State owned/controlled lands. Incumbents collect and summarize engineering and geologic data for directional surveys, production curves, etc.; perform routine engineering calculations such as water cuts, gravity, "present value", volumes, areas and royalties, and the less complex engineering analyses, such as for water quality, air quality, drilling fluids and oil analysis, for referral to professional engineers/geologists; prepare and maintain engineering records such as for oil and gas production; prepare the less complex engineering reports; prepare draft "calendar items"; conduct mineral evaluation surveys; prepare maps, graphs, engineering plots and tables; assist in performing "rough" field survey work; perform simple drafting and drawing; utilize computerized graphic, mapping and database systems; may assist in the inspection of oil, gas, geothermal and other mineral resources operations for compliance with lease provisions and statutory regulations; and perform other related work.

Entry Level

Entry into this series is typically at the Mineral Resources Engineering Technician I level, for persons with either specific high school courses or some non-professional engineering experience. Provision is also made for upward mobility through lateral transfer with examination from Office Assistant II to the Mineral Resources Engineering Technician I level.

Factors Affecting Position Allocation

Level, variety and complexity of work, degree of supervision received and latitude for independent judgment and action serve as differentiating factors between the individual classes.

Definition of Levels

Mineral Resources Engineering Technician I

Mineral Resources Engineering Technician I is the typical entry and training level within the series. Under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform the more routine, less complex and less varied duties of assisting professional engineers and geologists in connection with the administration of the State Lands Commission's Extractive Development Program. Tasks typical at this level include collecting the less complex engineering and geologic data to be used in later analyses; maintaining routine engineering records; preparing simple engineering plots and tables based upon collected data; preparing engineering drawings; and learning field inspection techniques required to verify compliance with lease provisions and statutory regulations. Incumbents are expected to show satisfactory progress through on-the-job training and the completion of college level courses in relevant areas in preparation for the first working level class of Mineral Resources Engineering Technician II.

Mineral Resources Engineering Technician II

This is the first working level within the series. Under supervision, incumbents perform the more complex engineering technician duties within the Extractive Development Program. Incumbents perform a broader range of engineering technician duties than at the I level and within a more varied range of activities within the Program with a moderate level of independent judgment and action. Tasks typical at this level include collecting and summarizing of the more complex engineering data and geologic data, such as for directional survey analysis; performing routine engineering calculations, such as for water cut and gravity; assisting in the more routine field inspection duties to insure compliance with lease provisions and statutory regulations; and learning the less complex engineering analyses techniques, such as for drilling fluids and oil analysis, for later referral to professional staff. Incumbents who desire to attain journey level status (i.e., Mineral Resources Engineering Technician III) are expected to show satisfactory on-the-job progress as well as completion of the required college level courses.

Mineral Resources Engineering Technician III

This is the full journey level within the series. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the most complex and varied engineering technician duties within the Extractive Development Program. Incumbents perform the fullest possible range of engineering technician duties or highly specialized duties, requiring journey level expertise, with a high degree of independent judgment. Tasks typical at this level include performing the less complex engineering analyses for referral to professional staff; preparing less complex engineering reports; preparing draft "calendar items"; conducting mineral evaluation surveys; assisting in performing "rough" field survey work; and preparing the more complex maps, graphs, engineering plots and tables. Incumbents may have lead responsibility to coordinate the work of lower level Mineral Resources Engineering Technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

Mineral Resources Engineering Technician I

Either I

One year of non-professional, technical engineering experience in the areas of either oil and gas, geothermal or other minerals resources operations or inspection, or in any combination of the above areas.

Or II

Completion of a minimum of five courses, at the high school or above level, in engineering, geology, algebra, trigonometry, geometry, chemistry, drafting, mechanical drawing, cartography, surveying, computer science, mini/micro computer mapping, graphic and database applications, English composition, or in a field closely related to the above courses.

Mineral Resources Engineering Technician II

Either I

One year of experience performing the duties of a Mineral Resources Engineering Technician I. and

Completion of the equivalent of six college semester units in engineering, geology or a closely related field.

Or II

Two years of non-professional, technical engineering experience in the areas of either oil and gas, geothermal or other minerals resources operations or inspection, or in any combination of the above areas. (At least one year of this experience must have been in work comparable in level to that of a Mineral Resources Engineering Technician I.) and

Completion of the equivalent of six college semester units in engineering, geology or a closely related field.

Or III

Completion of an AS degree in Engineering Technology.

Mineral Resources Engineering Technician III

Either I

One year of experience performing the duties of a Mineral Resources Engineering Technician II. and

Completion of the equivalent of 12 college semester units in engineering, geology or a closely related field.

Or II

Three years of non-professional, technical engineering experience in the areas of either oil and gas, geothermal or other minerals resources operations or inspection, or in any combination of the above areas. (At least one year of this experience must have been in work comparable in level to that of a Mineral Resources Engineering Technician II.) and

Completion of the equivalent of 12 college semester units in engineering, geology or a closely related field.

Or II

Completion of an AS degree in Engineering Technology and 12 additional semester units in engineering, geology or a closely related field.

Knowledge and Abilities

Mineral Resources Engineering Technician I

Knowledge of: Basic engineering and geologic terminology and principles, as they relate to oil and gas drilling/production, geothermal and other mineral resources operations; mathematical techniques as they apply to engineering data collection or problems; drafting or mechanical drawing techniques; basic computer terminology and capabilities.

Ability to: Learn rapidly; collect and summarize engineering data in a clear and concise manner; prepare neat and accurate summaries of engineering data involving basic mathematical calculations or manipulations; maintain accurate records; follow written and oral directions; read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; communicate effectively; maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; analyze situations accurately and take an effective course of action; read simple maps and charts.

Mineral Resources Engineering Technician II

Knowledge of: All of the above, and statutory/administrative regulations as they apply to energy and mineral resources operations; cartography, surveying and mapping techniques; computer aided graphic, mapping and database systems.

Ability to: All of the above, and make accurate field observations; interpret technical written material; use graphic mapping and database software applications; prepare neat and accurate charts, engineering plots, graphs, maps and other illustrative material.

Mineral Resource Engineering Technician III

Knowledge of: All of the above, and the more advanced/specialized engineering terminology and principles as they related to operations within the Extractive Development Program; the more advanced/specialized techniques and procedures in the use of existing computerized graphic, mapping, database and engineering calculation systems; the more specialized drafting, mapping and mathematical techniques as they relate to specific operations within the Extractive Development Program.

Ability to: All of the above, and learn and perform the most complex/specialized engineering technician duties; work with a high degree of independence on the most varied/complex non-professional engineering projects; coordinate the work of other engineering technicians; demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ambition necessary for possible transition into the class of Energy and Mineral Resources Engineer.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Mineral Resources Engineering Technician I

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Mineral Resources Engineering Technician II

Mineral Resources Engineering Technician III

Completion of an AS degree in Engineering Technology.

Class History