What are the responsibilities and job description for the AIR RESOURCES SUPERVISOR II 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.
CARB's Air Quality Planning and Science Division is seeking a Branch Chief to oversee three teams (or sections) of staff who are responsible for developing air quality plans (State Implementation Plans or SIPs) and one section responsible for analyzing air quality data. The Branch includes approximately 30 staff who work on highly technical analyses as well as synthesis of information from across the agency to develop policy documents and federally mandated SIPs. The Branch has extensive engagement with CARB's Executive Office and is often tasked with short turnaround and dynamic assignments, in addition to longer-term projects. Development of the SIPs requires close coordination with divisions across CARB, as well as with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), the local air districts, other state agencies, community-based organizations, and members of the public. This process requires sensitive and challenging negotations with a wide range of stakeholders, often under tight deadlines.In this role, you will be personally responsible for:
1) Planning, organizing, directing, and reviewing through your section supervisors the air quality planning activities and products needed to meet state and federal air quality planning requirements, including development and update of pollutant and region-specific SIPs to address attainment of federal air quality standards;
2) Overseeing the development of the annual air monitoring network plan, certifying air quality data, and directing policy for attaining the air quality standards;
3) Coordinating the Branch's activities, such as development of attainment strategies, with CARB program staff and with federal agencies (e.g. U.S. EPA, U.S. Department of Energy), as well as state and local agencies;
4) Preparing and presenting special reports, and providing consultation, data evaluation, and testimony to the Board, Executive Office, Governor's Office, and to others upon request;
5) Overseeing the preparation and responses and other documentation and reports related to Division programs;
6) Assisting the Division Chief in planning, organizing, budgeting, and implementing the Division's programs.
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 II
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 Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or include an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Resumes do not take the place of the SQ.
- Require Name on SQ
- Require Job Control Number on SQ
- Maximum number of pages: 3 (Arial 12 pt)
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: 3/2/2025Who 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.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
- Other - Cover Letter
- Supplemental Application -
Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SQ submission.
Desirable Qualifications
The most competitive candidates will be highly motivated, self-starting and enthusiastic and will possess the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of management, government, industry and community-based organizations. They will have strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to handle sensitive and confidential assignments with tact and diplomacy; the ability to handle rapidly changing priorities, and the ability to work under pressure and time constraints. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the federal Clean Air Act and its implementation and also have experience working closely with federal agencies, other state agencies, air districts and the public. The ability to analyze and distill information, develop solutions and present information effectively both orally and in writing, and the ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work, are essential. Occasional travel is required. Please include a one-page cover letter that expresses your interest in this position.
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-466433
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.
