Methane Data Management Specialist
Are you eager to use technology and data to solve complex problems? The Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Policy Section (SLCPPS) at the California Air Resources Board (CARB) seeks a motivated candidate with data management and automation skills to reduce methane emissions and improve air quality and public health. In this role, the incumbent will work across government, academia, and industry to develop an approach to track climate and environmental outcomes. Examples of desirable skills include experience with one or more of the following:
• Relational databases
• Geographic information systems
• Data ETL (extract, transform, and load) and visualization, or
• Programming.
The successful candidate will also collaborate internally to envision, develop, and implement a data management system and will include advise on, lead, or assist efforts to:
• Design a portal to collect and route information (e.g., using Microsoft Power Pages, Power Automate, or similar).
• Collect and analyze data from methane-emitting sectors and summarize information to inform policy decisions.
• Develop and maintain a database to query and retrieve data (e.g., SQL, Snowflake, Microsoft Dataverse, or similar).
• Create public-facing data visualizations and maps to communicate key findings (e.g., using Tableau, ESRI, Power BI, Python, Javascript, HTML, CSS, or other platforms).
• Develop automated data validation and quality control processes across varied data formats (e.g., using Python, R, or Excel macros).
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.
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.
- 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.
- Travel may be required.