Air Pollution Specialist

The Emissions Data Quality Assurance Section in the Program Planning and Management Branch has a vacant Air Pollution Specialist position for which it is seeking highly competent candidates with experience and expertise related to electricity market transactions and regulations, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) or equivalent markets, reporting and verification of electricity sector emissions, and/or overall quantification and emissions reduction methods.  The section is responsible for implementing the verification requirements of the Regulation for the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions (MRR). The section is also responsible for developing emission estimation and verification criteria and coordinating data quality assurance, as well as, implementing the requirements of the Cost of Implementation Fee Regulation (COI Fee).

Under supervision of the Air Resources I, the Air Pollution Specialist (APS) reviews, evaluates and develops emissions calculation, reporting, and verification methods for use in a comprehensive GHG reporting and verification program. The APS provides analysis support of GHG data in support of the Cap-and-Invest Program, the COI Fee Program, and the Statewide GHG Inventory. The APS also works directly with third-party verifiers to provide training, accreditation, technical support, and oversight. The position requires close interaction and teamwork with CARB staff and management across Branches and Divisions, as well as staff and management from other public and private organizations.

This position may require the APS to voluntarily agree to a background criminal and credit check to ensure the integrity of the carbon market program due to the position's access to market sensitive information.

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 Board’s (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.