What are the responsibilities and job description for the AIR RESOURCES SUPERVISOR I position at State Air Resources Board?
Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting a hardcopy application (mail/drop-off), please send an email to Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission.
Are you interested in managing a dynamic group that works towards achieving healthy air for the residents of California? Then managing the Central Valley Air Quality Planning Section could be the job for you. The Central Valley Air Quality Planning Section (CVAQPS) is responsible for air quality planning for the California's Central Valley, including the San Joaquin Valley, and certain other areas of the State. The Section is also responsible for broad, statewide particulate matter (PM) planning and analysis efforts such as developing California's regional haze plan and evaluating the effect large wildfires have on the State's air quality along with overseeing emission reduction grants. Section staff will review State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for PM and ozone for select areas of the State, develop and/or assist in the development of the California Regional Haze Plan, and analyze PM-related technical and policy issues. Staff routinely analyze multiple sources of data to inform air quality planning, including pollutant concentration data, meteorology, and emissions information, in support of regulatory and policy directives designed to meet ambient federal and state ambient air quality standards. Staff often present air quality planning information to CARB executive management, CARB Board members, and external parties. CVAQPS staff work with divisions throughout CARB, as well as with local air districts, U.S. EPA, and various public and private stakeholder groups.
The Air Quality Planning Branch is seeking an enthusiastic and organized Air Resources Supervisor I to manage the Central Valley Air Quality Planning Section. We are looking for a passionate leader who would take the initiative to develop common sense sollutions to statewide air quality planning problems. Under direction of the Chief of the Air Quality Planning Branch, the Manager would be responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of the Section, including the policy and analysis related to developing state implementation plans and meeting air quality meeting standards.
The Air Quality Planning Branch is seeking a highly motivated candidate with excellent communication skills to manage CARB's Central Valley Air Quality Planning Section. This position provides opportunities to present items to the Board. Project management and policy development skills are essential to the position since the Section combines in-depth technical and policy analysis, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including local air districts, U.S. EPA, and environmental organizations, and interaction with CARB staff and management at all levels. The successful candidate will be timely, self-motivated, demonstrate the ability to evaluate the technical and policy aspects of air quality planning issues and present those findings verbally and in writing to executive management and members of the Board. Duties include:
Supervises and direct staff related to air quality planning process including developing exceptional events documentation, coordinating with local districts, communities, U.S. EPA Region 9 and internal stakeholders such as emission inventory teams and modeling;
Oversee the annual State designation analysis related to particulate matter;
Oversee and direct staff in technical, policy, and administrative analyses needed in the development of approvable SIPs for PM for both PM and ozone including meeting with U.S. EPA, communities and other stakeholders; and Plans, organizes, budgets, and schedules activities for the Section.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required.
The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense.
- Position located in a high-rise building.
- Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
- Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.).
- Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- AIR RESOURCES SUPERVISOR I
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
CARB values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the world’s most respected environmental organizations. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Join CARB and help us improve the lives of all Californians.
Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ documents each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Candidates whose applications do not include the required SOQ will not be considered for this position. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
- Require Name on SOQ
- Require Job Control Number on SOQ
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Maximum number of pages: 1 (Arial 12 point font and the use of AI generated work is prohibited)
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/5/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Other - Cover Letter
- Statement of Qualifications -
Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.
Benefits
- Nearby (third-party) Parking
- Convenient to public transportation
- Gym
- Daycare facility
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jake Rivas
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jake.rivas@arb.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Payam Ahmadi
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EEOP@arb.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Experience and Education
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.
Address for Mailing or Drop-Off Application Packages
NOTE: Applicants must not include Social Security Numbers, LEAP status information or paperwork, Equal Employment Opportunity information, exam result notices or scores, or medical or criminal history information on any document within their application package.
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
California Environmental Protection Agency/State Air Resources Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch/ Classification & Certification unit, JC-463785
1001 I Street, 5th Floor/P.O. Box 2815
Sacramento, CA 95814
Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date. The drop-off location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
