Engineering Geologist Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $103,105.60 - $145,724.80 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-05132-01
Department: Land Use Services
Division: 69100-Land Use Services Planning
Opening Date: 01/31/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
San Bernardino County Land Use Services is recruiting for an Engineering Geologist to perform a range of mining and geology-related work, including inspections, investigations, and evaluations of geologic conditions, as well as the review of technical reports. This position provides professional recommendations related to mining operations and reclamation, erosion and sediment control, slope stability, geologic hazards, and geotechnical reports. Incumbents may provide lead direction or supervision to support staff.
Key duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing geologic, geotechnical, and mining reports for land development and construction projects
• Inspecting operating and idle mines to ensure regulatory compliance
• Evaluating slope stability, erosion and sediment control, grading, drainage, and seismic hazards
• Conducting field investigations and providing recommendations to mitigate geologic risks
• Consulting with engineers, developers, and other agencies on geologic and mining-related issues

For more detailed information, review the job description.
Excellent Benefits
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.
Physical: Incumbents are required to conduct site visits, which may involve extensive walking over uneven terrain. The position may also involve exposure to various weather conditions.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Geology or Civil Engineering.
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Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in engineering geology or geotechnical engineering, including analyzing geologic and geotechnical conditions and providing recommendations for the planning, design, and construction of engineered structures.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will hold a current, valid California license as a Geologist or Engineer issued by the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. They will have experience evaluating compliance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 and other environmental regulations, and/or reviewing land use projects for geologic and geotechnical considerations or related fields.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Professional Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Do you have a current/valid license issued by the California by the Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists as a Geologist or Engineer?

• Yes
• No

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License: Provide your California Engineering Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer license information below, including license type, license number and expiration date. If no license, indicate "N/A."
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Environmental Compliance Experience: Describe your experience evaluating compliance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 or other environmental regulations. Include your responsibilities and the name of the employer. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Mining Reclamation Experience: Describe your experience in the area of Mining Reclamation. Include your responsibilities and the name of the employer. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Mining Geology Experience: Describe your experience in evaluating geologic conditions for proposed mining activities. Include your responsibilities and the name of the employer. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Environmental Engineering Experience: Describe your experience with environmental engineering and land restoration projects. Include your responsibilities and the name of the employer. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Cost Review Experience: Describe your experience in reviewing cost estimates for the reclamation/restoration of surface mines and/or renewable energy projects. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Building Geology Experience: Describe your experience evaluating geologic conditions related to the construction of the buildings. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Slope Stability & Geologic Hazard Experience: Describe your experience evaluating slope stability and reviewing geologic hazard reports. Include your responsibilities and the name of the employer. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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California Building Code Experience: Describe your experience working with California building codes. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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