Air Resources Supervisor I

The Carbon Strategies Section (CSS) supports the deployment of CCUS and CDR approaches needed for California to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 and in support of national and international efforts to advance carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR), consistent with the mandates of Senate Bill 905 (Caballero, 2022). As part of this mission, the CSS is responsible for evaluating the efficacy, safety, and viability of CCUS approaches as well as CDR approaches, developing and/or updating protocols for CCUS and CDR deployment, and evaluating CCUS and CDR project applications submitted under CARB-adopted protocol(s), developing and implementing a permit data portal, CCUS and CDR tracking and reporting, and establishing requirements for financial responsibility. The section will support other sections within the Carbon Management Branch in developing regulatory proposals that support the deployment of CCUS and CDR approaches, designing and implementing a permit data portal, conducting CCUS and CDR project tracking and reporting, evaluating CCUS and CDR project applications submitted under CARB-adopted protocol(s), and other SB 905 related activities. 

The Air Resources Supervisor I (ARSI) is the first line supervisor of a section that manages professional and technical staff performing complex air pollution control and engineering work, and is also the first level to which administrative responsibility is assigned. Under the direction of the Air Resources Supervisor II, the ARSI is responsible for the development of greenhouse gas (GHG) rules and regulations and for implementing protocols for carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects and carbon dioxide removal projects. The ARSI directs the activities of Air Resources Engineers, Air Pollution Specialists and Staff Air Pollution Specialists. Typical tasks performed include, but are not limited to: planning, evaluating and managing air pollution control programs and projects; implementing regulations to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions; and presenting technical staff recommendations at Board meetings.

NOTE: IF SELECTED FOR THE POSITION, YOUR SALARY OFFER IS DETERMINED BY WHAT YOU INCLUDE ON YOUR STANDARD STATE APPLICATION (STD. 678). PLEASE INCLUDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ALL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION IN YOUR STATE APPLICATION (STD.678) WHEN APPLYING.

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.