Air Resources Board is Hiring for Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program

Are you interested in applying your background in geology or reservoir engineering to the exciting, rapidly developing field of carbon capture and sequestration to help mitigate climate change?  The California Air Resources Board, a world leader in developing and implementing programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change, has an opening for an Air Pollution Specialist with a background in geology or reservoir engineering to support its growing Carbon Capture and Sequestration program. 

Working Job Title:  Air Pollution Specialist

Job Code: JC-370170

Salary:  $5,469 – $10,585 per month

Work Location:  Sacramento, CA

Final Filing Date:  May 17, 2023

Link to Job Posting:  https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=370170

Please follow the general steps below to apply.  Specific instructions are provided in the “How to Apply” section of the Job Posting. 

1. Click on the “Apply Now” link on the Job Posting
2. Take the Air Pollution Specialist Examination (an online training and experience evaluation).  This will require log in to or creation of a CalCareer Account.
3. Complete the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678, available when you log in to your CalCareer Account.
4. Assemble and submit the items listed under “Required Application Package Documents” in the Job Posting.  Items may be submitted electronically or in hardcopy form.

Please contact Jessica Martinez, Hiring Unit Contact (Jessica.Martinez@arb.ca.gov), regarding questions related to the position or application process.

The Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists (BPELSG) is Now Accepting Online Applications for the GIT and PG Exams!

Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists (BPELSG) is now accepting online applications for Geologist in Training (GIT) and Professional Geologist (PG) exams! Interested candidates should apply online via BPELSG Connect. All applications should be submitted no later than 100 days prior to the exam.

Going forward, all exams will be completed online! For more information please refer to the BPELSG website HERE.

Good luck applicants!

Water Resources Control Engineer Vacancy – Central Valley Water Board

The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board has an opening for a Water Resources Control Engineer (WRCE) in the Site Cleanup Section. The application deadline April 26. For more information on the position and instructions on how to apply, please visit CalCareers.

AEG Sacramento – Announcements and Upcoming Events!

We have a few announcements to advertise, including a joint field trip to Jenner, CA with San Francisco AEG led by Dr. Wakabayashi! Take a look below for more details.

On a side note, election season for AEG is also fast approaching. If you know of anyone interested in stepping into a leadership role with a great organization, please send them our way!

Important Announcements and Upcoming Events:

·     Sacramento State Geology Department Annual Rock Auction and Spring Showcase. Join the Sacramento State Geology Department on Saturday, April 8th from 2PM to 6PM in the Redwood Room of the University Union for awesome rocks, networking, games and more! More information and registration HERE.

·     Student Night 2023! We will have an in-person student night event this year. Application materials and additional details are on our website under the Student Night tab. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Drake’s the Barn so please mark your calendars! The H. Ray Taber Foundation has also generously agreed to increase scholarship values to $3,000 for an undergraduate and $5,000 for a graduate student so make sure to let students know in your network! Scholarship submission deadline is Monday, April 17. Student Night Registration can be found by clicking HERE.

·     Wonders of Mélange Field Trip: Blind Beach and North Shell Beach. Join AEG San Francisco and Sacramento for a field trip with Dr. John Wakabayashi of Fresno State University to sea cliffs at Blind Beach and north Shell Beach in Jenner, CA on Saturday, April 22. For more information and to register for only $5, please click HERE. Only 35 spots available so register fast!

·     Speaker Request. If you know of any good speakers or talks, please let us know! We are on the hunt to fill out our 2023 calendar.

Thanks all for now! Have a great week!

Sacramento State Geology Department Annual Rock Auction and Spring Showcase!

Hey AEG Sacramento! Join the Sac State Geology Department on Saturday, April 8th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Redwood Room in the University Union for awesome rocks, networking, games, and more!

The annual event will be in a new format this year! This year, the Geology Department will present a limited number of high quality silent auction samples. All proceeds from the silent auction will go directly to the Geology Department Scholarship funds, allowing the opportunity for more students to receive the scholarship awards. Attendees will still be able to support the Geology Club through direct donations and purchasing fixed-price rocks and swag.

In addition to the opportunity to score some cool rocks and swag, the Rock Auction this year will also present opportunities for networking and mentoring and showcase the amazing work that our students and faculty are doing! There’s sure to be something for everyone at the 2023 Rock Auction & Spring Showcase!

Be sure to join the Department in their new location in the Redwood Room in the University Union! More information regarding the event and online registration can be found HERE!

Hope to see you all there!

UC Davis Talk Wednesday by Dr. Bill Hammond: Exploring the Earth’s Hazards & Changing Climate with Geodetic Network

EPS is please to host a visit and talk on Wed., March 8 by Bill Hammond.  Bill is a Professor of Geodesy and Geophysics, Director of the Nevada Geodetic Laboratory, and Associate Director, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology.

His talk will be on “Exploring the Earth’s Hazards & Changing Climate with Geodetic Networks.”  Bill is a leader in GPS geodynamics and geodesy, and the talk should be a good one! 

5:10-6pm in Roessler 55 on the UCD campus.

AEG Sacramento Monthly Meeting – March 2023!

Dear AEG Sacramento and Friends, We are excited to welcome AEG National President Nathan Saraceno, PG, for our first meeting of the year at Aviators on Wednesday, March 15th at 5:30PM! Nate will give an update on AEG and present a talk titled Landslide Reconnaissance & Mitigation in Appalachia. We hope to see you there for our first event of the year!  Registration is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Student price is only $10 but be one of the first 5 students to RSVP and use the code STUDENT to attend for free (promo code should be fixed this month – apologies for issues last month).   Meeting Schedule: 5:30-6:15: Social hour 6:15-7:00: Dinner 7-7:15: Announcements 7:15-8:15: Talk 8:15-8:30: Q&A and Adjourn More information regarding Mr. Saraceno as well as further information regarding our presentation for the evening can be found HERE. Additionally, you can register for the event online HERE! Sponsorship Opportunities To help offset event expenses and fundraise for future meetings, we are offering organizations the opportunity to sponsor our monthly meetings for $100. Sponsors will be recognized for their generous donation at the event, and their logos will be featured on our website, the event landing page, and given a chance to speak during the meeting. If you are interested in attending and sponsoring this meeting, please RSVP and chose the $100 Sponsorship registration option through the online platform. Please also feel free to reach out to us with any questions and to submit company logos to aegsacto@gmail.com.

General Announcements! Students and Student Night– Scholarship applications are now open for our 2023 awards. We are also accepting poster presentations for Student Night on April 19th at Drake’s in West Sacramento. Scholarship applications are due by 5PM Monday, April 17th. For more information on scholarships and Student Night, including the application materials, please visit our Students page of our blog.  Speaker Request – If you know of any good speakers or talks, please let us know! We are on the hunt to fill out our 2023 calendar Membership – Don’t forget to renew (or join!) your AEG 2023 membership https://www.aegweb.org/ Check out our blog!https://aegsacto.wordpress.com/ Upcoming Events! UC Davis Professor Dr. Pinter and Colleagues to Host Technical Session at GSA Annual Meeting 17-19 May 2023! The session is titled Geomorphology and Public Policy in the 2020s: Earth-Surface Science in Service to Policymakers and Society and they are looking for participants. Take a look at the GSA website for more info and to register. Have a great week! AEG Sacramento

SGMA Senior Engineering Geologist Opening at State Water Board

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Unit has an opening for a Senior Engineering Geologist (supervisory)! If you or anyone you know are interested, please go HERE for additional information and instructions to apply.

Thanks, and Happy New Year AEG community! We look forward to seeing you next year.

Senior Engineering Geologist Openings at the State Water Board’s Division of Water Rights, Cannabis Enforcement

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Rights has an opening for a Senior Engineering Geologist Supervisor and a Senior Engineering Geologist Specialist in the Cannabis Enforcement Section.  The position is located at: 1001 I Street, 14th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations, other public transportation, awesome restaurants and more.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

Senior Geologist Supervisor

Senior Geologist Specialist

AEG Sacramento December 2022 Meeting!

Please join us for our December 2022 meeting! We are excited to welcome Jeremy Zone, PE, GE, from Geocon Consultants, Inc. for a holiday get together at Aviators on Tuesday, December 13 at 5:30PM! Jeremy will give a talk titled The Geotechnical Aspects of the new SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC).

WHEN: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM PST

WHERE: Aviators located at 6151 Freeport Blvd Sacramento, CA 95822

Registration is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Student price is only $10 but be one of the first 5 students to RSVP and use the code STUDENT to attend for free (promo code should be fixed this month – apologies for issues last month). You can register here!

We hope to see you there for our last event of the year!

Sponsorship Opportunities: To help offset event expenses and fundraise for future meetings, we are offering organizations the opportunity to sponsor our monthly meetings for $100. Sponsors will be recognized for their generous donation at the event, and their logos will be featured on our website, the event landing page, and given a chance to speak during the meeting. If you are interested in attending and sponsoring this meeting, please RSVP and chose the $100 Sponsorship registration option through the online platform. Please also feel free to reach out to us with any questions and to submit company logos to aegsacto@gmail.com.