What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST position at State Air Resources Board?
This position can be located in Sacramento or Riverside County.
The Mobile Source Control Division is seeking a passionate, resourceful, and knowledgable Staff Air Pollution Specialist (SAPS) to join the Off-Road Control Section (ORCS) within the Mobile Source Regulatory Development Branch. Under minimal direction of an Air Resources Supervisor I, the successful candidate will serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert to develop, analyze, and write regulatory policy to amend the off-road new compresion-ignition standards (Tier 5) including the proposed elements and the spark-ignition marine engine amendments to advance the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) mission of protecting public health and the environment.
Duties could include, but are not limited to reviewing scientific and technical literature; analyzing operations, cost, and emission data; managing and overseeing test programs, studies, and surveys; developing regulatory concepts and working with management to evaluate such concepts; generating a variety of reports, briefing papers, speeches, email and letter responses, and presentations; making recommendations based on thorough analysis of relevant technical, economic, and policy-based information; and following regulatory proposals through the public Board hearing process, meeting and corresponding regularly with industry stakeholders, trade associations, environmental groups, other governmental agencies, and the public. Other duties could include providing support to other CARB units for advanced technology and off-road efforts to ensure CARB's interests are clearly represented. Some travel is required.
This SAPS position requires expertise in mobile source rulemaking, cost analysis and some knowledge of averaging, banking and trading programs and the transition program for equipment manufacturers. The SAPS will play a critical role to establishing new, rigorous requirements applicable to manufacturers and lead the development of future rulemakings and the cost analysis for such rulemakings. The SAPS will need to help tackle the diverse and complex nature of the off-road sector and accompanying power ratings and the aggressive timelines of the State Implementation Plan. The cost analyses led by the proposed SAPS will be critical in ensuring complete understanding of the incremental costs associated with the development and deployment of off-road engines (land and marine), which will be necessary to maximize emission reductions while considering cost impact on the California economy. Further, this position will be tasked with passing their expert knowledge to the rest of the staff within the section, which will help ensure a strong team of engineers and scientists.
The Mobile Source Control Division is responsible for developing and implementing statewide measures to reduce the emission of smog-forming pollutants, greenhouse gases, and toxics from mobile sources.
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.?
Beginning July 1st, 2025, per Executive Order N-22-25, CARB employees will be required to report into office four days a week.
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, as indicated on their duty statement.
- 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.- STAFF AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST
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. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
- Require Name on SOQ
- Require Job Control Number on SOQ
- Maximum number of pages: 2
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: 4/30/2025Who 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Other - Cover Letter
- Statement of Qualifications -
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
the candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information into policy recommendations and to communicate effectively with external stakeholders of various backgrounds. The candidate should have strong organizational skills and the ability to lead projects and ensure they are completed on time. Successful candidates should also demonstrate their ability to handle sensitive messaging with a variety of audiences and be able to coordinate projects across large teams. The SAPS is expected to represent the ORCS and MSRDB at agency meetings, public workshops, stakeholder forums, etc., and take the initiative on responsibilities and policy.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in policy development or cost analysis and diesel engines, related to heavy-duty mobile sources and/or off-road engines and powertrains. Experience in one or more of the following areas is also desirable: mobile source policy and deployment; quantification and mitigation of criteria pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in mobile sources; and cost-benefit analysis of mobile source technologies and policies.
Benefits
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:
Bryan Lange
(279) 208-7289
bryan.lange@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
(000) -
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 the following:
California Environmental Protection Agency/State Air Resources Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch/ Classification & Certification unit, JC#473782
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.
After dropping off the application, please email lisa.webb@arb.ca.gov and mention the JC number in the subject line. Your email will serve as a time stamp that a document was dropped off before the final filing date.
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.
