THE COMMUNITYIdeally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best–value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America's Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country. CITY GOVERNMENTLong Beach operates as a charter city governed by an elected Mayor and nine City Council members elected by district. The City Manager, appointed by the Mayor and City Council, oversees the daily operations of 15 departments and a Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) annual budget of $4B. The City employs over 6K full-time and part-time staff; dedicated to providing exceptional public services with the vast majority being represented by eleven employee associations. As the City navigates a challenging fiscal environment and addresses projected budget shortfalls, City Leadership remains focused on strategic prioritization, operational efficiency, and long-term organizational sustainability while continuing to deliver high-quality services to the community. City Departments Citywide FY27 Budget2030 Strategic Vision Elevate '28 Infrastructure Investment PlanThe City of Long Beach fosters an environment where every employee is celebrated for their individuality and unique talents they bring to their role. Reflecting the diversity of the community within the workforce is a key priority embraced at every level of the organization and integrated into hiring, professional development, leadership, and organizational decision-making. City Leadership actively promotes equity and inclusion by partnering with staff and community stakeholders to foster a more inclusive, accessible, and transparent organization. Transparency remains a cornerstone of these efforts with demographic data, including workforce diversity and pay equity by race and gender, shared publicly to ensure accountability and progress. THE DEPARTMENTThe Energy and Environmental Services Department purpose is to manage in an environmentally responsible manner the City of Long Beach (City) and State of California's (State's) onshore and offshore production of oil and gas while maximizing production levels and revenues. To oversee the transition of the City's Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) from its current decommissioning and demolition towards redevelopment of the site as a regional organic waste receiving and processing facility. To provide reliable and cost-effective refuse, recycling, and organics collection services to the City's ratepayers, supporting established sustainability goals and landfill diversion mandates while maintaining affordable rates and excellent service. To ensure compliance with all local and State solid waste laws and regulations.
THE POSITION:
The Division Engineer is responsible for oilfield planning and subsidence management. The position supervises and reviews key planning processes such as annual abandonment liability, annual reserves report, postproduction plan, and semiannual elevation survey for subsidence control. It also conducts studies for field life planning, voidage management, injection surveillance, and post-production subsidence management. In addition, the Division Engineer coordinates the collection of reservoir data and the creation of elevation maps and geological reviews. The position assists in developing financial models to estimate net revenue for the City from oil operations and reviews innovative reservoir enhancement proposals. The Division Engineer is responsible for selecting, training, evaluating, and directing subordinate staff, and maintaining a highly motivated staff to carry out the City's oil field operations. The Division Engineer represents the Department on various citywide committees. The position establishes and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. It works closely with local oil operations in which the City has financial interest, such as Signal Hill East and West Units, Recreation Park, and Marine Stadium. In addition, the Division Engineer also coordinates projects with State Lands Commission staff members and meets with regulators regarding injection permits and pressure gradient analysis. EDUCATIONGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology or a closely related field.(Proof required.)Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis. EXPERIENCEFive (5) years of full-time, progressively challenging oil field experience managing complex projects. A minimum of two (2) year of the required experience directing the work of junior staff or managing projects. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSThe ideal candidate must demonstrate petroleum industry experience in the following areas: reservoir pressure transient analysis, waterflood management, enhanced oil recovery techniques, oil well drilling, and voidage management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following professional attributes: Excellent oral and written skills Strong interpersonal skills Creative, strategic thinker CollaborativeCustomer service oriented Professional Petroleum Engineer License or a Professional Geology License Experience working in the Wilmington Oil FieldEqual Opportunity Employer The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data 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 Fair Chance Act | CRD (ca.gov).The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov).The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7165.In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
