What are the responsibilities and job description for the VEHICLE PROGRAM SPECIALIST, AIR RESOURCES BOARD position at State Air Resources Board?
This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
If you have permanent status and have passed probation, you have mandatory reinstatement rights into your former position/classification at the end of this LT appointment. You will be separated from state service if you have not had prior permanent or probationary civil service status. During this 12-month limited-term assignment, you may be entitled to receive health, dental, and vision benefits. You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.
The Mobile Source Control Division (MSCD) is looking for a Vehicle Program Specialist to work under the general direction of the Division Chief and Assistant Division Chiefs to develop and coordinate policy for CARB's air quality incentive programs. These programs complement CARB's regulatory program to reduce criteria pollutants, toxic air pollutants, and greenhouse gases by promoting the use of advanced and zero-emission technology vehicles and equipment, accelerating turn over the fleet to cleaner technologies, and increasing access to clean transportation for low-income households, disadvantaged communities, and low-income communities. The position is responsible for leading MSCD's and CARB's efforts to ensure that all of CARB's incentive programs are implemented in a coordinated manner to further CARB's mission and goals.
The position will work closely with the MSCD Division Chief, Assistnat Division Chiefs, branch chiefs, managers, technical staff, and other CARB divisions to provide policy and technical recommendations on incentive program design and implementation, evaluate and review new vehicle emission reduction technologies, and prepare technical and policy analyses, reports,presentations, and other materials. The position will represent MSCD on incentive program-related policy matters with the Executive Office, Chair's Office, and other CARB divisions and represent CARB with federal, State, and local government agencies to ensure coordination between CARB's incentive programs are other agencies' related incentive programs. The position will coordinate with vehicle manufacturers, technology providers, and other external stakeholders regarding incentive program related matters. The position is also responsible for working directly with the Executive Office on special projects. This position requires some travel.
You will find additional information about the job in the duty statement.
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 positions designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.
- Position located in a high-rise building.
- Requires being in a stationary position, 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.
- Position requires some travel.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- VEHICLE PROGRAM SPECIALIST, AIR RESOURCES BOARD
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 the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. CARB will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take place of the SOQ.
- Require Name on SOQ
- Require Job Control Number on SOQ
- Maximum number of pages: 2
Additional requirements: Please describe how your education and experience make you the best fit for this position.
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: 5/8/2025Who 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 successful candidate will have demonstrated experience developing and implementing air quality incentive programs that support CARB's mission. The candidate should have strong organizational and project management skills, strong analytical skills, enthusiasm and initiative, good judgement and tact, strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the capability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines. The candidate should have knowledge of CARB's air pollution and climate change programs and policy, California’s air pollution control statutes particularly as they related to incentives, CARB's rulemaking and Board meeting process, and the Legislative and budget process. The ideal candidate would have extensive experience leading incentives-related projects, developing innovate programs to reduce mobile source emissions, and be knowledgeable regarding mobile source emission control technologies. The most competitive candidate will also be an effective public speaker.
Benefits
- Nearby (third-party) parking
- Daycare facility
- Gym
- Convenient to public transportation
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#474782
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.
