CHIEF ENGINEER I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

About the role

This is a limited-term Chief Engineer I, CF position located at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, Del Norte County. The position is limited term for 12 months and may be extended for up to 24 months or become permanent.

Special requirements

• MUST possess an EPA Universal Certification as a Section 608 Technician
• Applicants who completed their education outside of the US must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency
• CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm identity and employment authorization

Pay and schedule

• Salary: $8,408.00 - $8,900.00 per month
• Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
• Work Location: Del Norte County
• Telework: In Office

Who may apply

• Individuals currently in the classification
• Those eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility
• Those in the process of obtaining list eligibility
• Those with SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available)
• Individuals eligible for a Training and Development assignment

How to apply

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 9/12/2026. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov, or by hard copy to Pelican Bay State Prison, Attn: J. Phillips, Hiring and Recruitment Office, P.O. Box 7200, Crescent City, CA 95532-7200.

Required documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your CalCareer Account
• Resume is required and must be included

Contact information

Human Resources Contact: Jacquelyn Phillips, (707) 465-9119, PBSPHiring.Recruitment@cdcr.ca.gov

EEO Contact: EEO Coordinator, (707) 465-9116, jason.schrag@cdcr.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)

For questions regarding the examination or hiring process: Careers@cdcr.ca.gov or PBSPHiring.Recruitment@cdcr.ca.gov

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website at www.calhr.ca.gov and the CalPERS website at www.calpers.ca.gov. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.