BARCU Manager at California Air Resources Board

The Board Administration & Regulatory Coordination Unit (BARCU) is primarily responsible for overseeing the administration of Board Hearings and their operation in conformance with regulatory requirements and Board policies and procedures. The BARCU Unit ensures that all items presented to the Board meet statutory requirements and all Board regulatory activities are in compliance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Decisiveness, discretion, attention to detail, communication with the public and thorough handling of all public records is necessary to ensure that Board policy has been properly annunciated and that there has been full compliance with all substantive and procedural requirements.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Under the overall direction of the Deputy Executive Officer of Internal Operations (CEA B) and the immediate direction of the Staff Service Manager II, the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) exercises a high degree of initiative and supervises the BARCU staff and is responsible for directing and overseeing the operations of the BARCU Unit.

The SSM I plans, organizes, and directs the activities of five analysts. The SSM I, with minimal supervision, supervises the Board’s policies and procedures to ensure the Board’s regulatory process complies with the requirements of the APA. In this capacity, the SSM I is broadly involved in and manages activities agency-wide to support the administrative development process for about 12 to 15 proposed regulations each year, including the most complex, difficult, and controversial programs addressing air pollution and climate change.

The SSM I provides overall leadership, coordination, and management oversight for the BARCU staff. The SSM I also works with Executive Office management, divisions’ management, and program staff to identify the need for new or revised procedures for rulemaking and non-rulemaking activities including analyzing, identifying, and recommending alternatives and strategies for policy or procedural changes.

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.

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