Air Resources Engineer

This is a repost. If you have previously applied for this position, there is no need to reapply.

This is an opportunity to work on a new program that will implement new regulations that will ensure that leaks from oil and gas wells operations are rapidly repaired to reduce health impact to those living in proximity of such operations. The Monitoring and Laboratory Division seeks two enthusiastic Air Resources Engineers for the newly formed, Oil and Gas Emission Monitoring Section. Duties include 1) applying engineering and scientific principles to determine if emission detecting systems provide rapid detection of leaks from oil and gas operations that will reduce impacts to sensitive receptors, 2) defending the Leal Detectom Repose Plan findings to CARB management, CalGEM, community groups, oil and gad operators, and the public, 3) supporting rulemaking activities such as preparing regulatory language, economic analysis, environmental assessments, technical support documents, and initial statement of reasons (staff report), 4) explaining the regulations in plain English that can be easily understood by those that attend workshops, engagement meetings, and seminars with community groups, oil and gas operators, other government agencies, and the public, 5) planning, designing, and conducting engineering field studies and assessments to find ways to improve the efficacy of the regulations such as determining if advances in continuous emission detection systems are applicable and cost-effective, 6) participating in field studies with others to audit the effectiveness of current regulations in detecting leaks.  

This position will require the candidate to possess a driver license and to pass training courses (including periodic refresher courses) in first aid/CPR/Fall Prevention and defensive driving, enroll in the DMV Pull Notice Program and maintain a “good” driver status. Additionally, the candidate must be willing to travel more than 25 percent of the time, to work in an industrial environment including exposure to air emissions, fumes, heat, and vehicle traffic, to lift up to 50 pounds, to climb and work at elevated heights, and to wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to a hard hat, safety shoes with toe protection, reflective vest, Nomex overalls, hearing protections, gloves, and safety glasses. This position will require the employee to pass a pre-employment physical.

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 Resources 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.

• 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
• Must be able to move/transport items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations

This position will require the candidate to pass training courses (including periodic refresher courses) in first aid/CPR/Fall Prevention and defensive driving, enroll in the DMV Pull Notice Program and maintain a “good” driver status. 

Additionally, the candidate must be willing to travel more than 25 percent of the time

Work in an industrial environment including exposure to air emissions, fumes, heat, and vehicle traffic

Climb and work at elevated heights, and to wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to a hard hat, safety shoes with toe protection, reflective vest, Nomex overalls, hearing protections, gloves, and safety glasses. 

This position will require the employee to pass a pre-employment physical