Air Pollution Specialist

The Industrial Strategies Division is recruiting a highly motivated Air Pollution Specialist (APS) to join a team of scientists, geologists, and engineers in the Greenhouse Gas Measures Section (GGMS) of the Carbon Management Branch (CMB) who are designing and implementing carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) programs to help achieve California’s ambitious climate goals. The Greenhouse Gas Measures Section is responsible for developing and implementing regulations and protocols for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS).

Under the direction of the Air Resources Supervisor I, the APS will provide scientific analysis to support the development and implementation of regulations and protocols for certification of CCS projects, while ensuring the environmental integrity of those projects. The APS coordinates with program staff from, and develops familiarity with, the Senate Bill 905 CCUS program, the Nature-Based Strategies program, the Low Carbon Fuel Standard program, the Cap-and-Invest program, and other California Air Resources Board (CARB) programs. The APS will also work with other CARB divisions, CalEPA, and other State agencies, and external organizations, including industry, environmental organizations, and community groups, while developing complex and technical programs and regulations to support CARB’s climate and clean air goals. This position is primarily focused on CCS, though support of other projects and programs in the Carbon Management Branch and Industrial Strategies Division will be expected.

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.