Low Carbon Fuel Standard Policy Manager

The Alternative Fuels Section (AFS) manager is responsible for implementing various aspects of California's Low Carbon Fuels (LCFS) program to promote alternative fuel deployment.

This section provides expertise in support of the use of low carbon fuels in California. The section is responsible for assessing market trends, understanding supply and demand trends, and suggesting improvements to the regulation to promote the rapid decarbonization of fuels in California. The section monitors the LCFS market to deter and detect manipulation. The section also researches and provides support for promoting innovative alternative fuels. The section works closely with staff from other jurisdictions to facilitate other low-carbon fuel policies, and with stakeholders across the program to facilitate program understanding and implementation. The section also reviews legislative proposals to identify policy and resource implications to the Branch, and is responsible for the equity provisions of the regulation. The section interacts with California Air Resources Board (CARB) management, other agency staff, and stakeholders regularly.

Under the Air Resources Supervisor II (ARSII), the Air Resources Supervisor I (ARSI) manages the day-to-day operations of this section that focuses on leading/mentoring staff in ensuring reliable and stable implementation of the LCFS. The manager supervises scientific, economic, and engineering work related to policy development, market monitoring, and implementation of zero-emission vehicle charging infrastructure provisions and equity provisions. The manager is responsible for developing constructive relationships with other managers/staff within CARB; working with industry and the public; and communicating issues. The manager works closely with the Branch Chief and other managers in the Branch to implement Branch and Division priorities and policies, hire staff, manage staffing and contract resources, identify projects and set appropriate deadlines, reinforce personnel and procedural policies, review deliverables for policy and scientific accuracy, resolve sensitive program and personnel issues with tact and diplomacy, and represent the program in meetings within CARB and the public.

About the LCFS: The LCFS is a key part of a comprehensive set of programs in California to cut GHG emissions and other smog-forming and toxic air pollutants by improving vehicle technology, reducing fuel consumption, and increasing transportation mobility options. The LCFS is designed to decrease the carbon intensity of California's transportation fuel pool and provide an increasing range of low-carbon and renewable alternatives, which reduce petroleum dependency and achieve air quality benefits.

More info here: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/low-carbon-fuel-standard.

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, 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.
• Occasionally travel may be required.