Enforcement Air Pollution Specialist

The Enforcement Division’s (ED) Engine and Parts Enforcement Section (EPES) is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Air Pollution Specialist (APS). EPES is responsible for enforcing California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations designed to improve air quality by reducing emissions generated by (1) non-compliant engines, including large-spark ignition (LSI) engines and fleets, compression ignition (CI) engines, and small off-road engines (SOREs – engines rated less than 25 horsepower), (2) non-compliant aftermarket parts, including catalytic converters, fuel injectors, turbo chargers, superchargers, computer devices, sensors, and other engine performance enhancers, and (3) non-compliant portable fuel containers, marine fuel tanks, and refrigerant canisters. EPES is also responsible for the Laboratory and Certification Fraud Program.

Enforcement services provided by EPES focus primarily on investigating complaints, tips, and leads concerning potentially non- compliant engines, parts, specialty products, laboratory and certification fraud, initiating enforcement actions where violations are found, and resolving these cases, including providing support in cases that are referred for litigation.

This incumbent will investigate complaints, tips, and leads received from the public, industry, or affected stakeholders. In addition to laboratory and certification fraud, CARB has developed, mandated, implemented, and is invested in being the worldwide leader in On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) regulations to protect California's air quality. CARB's OBD Branch certifies manufacturer OBD systems in accordance with California regulatory requirements not only for California, but also for the United States, as EPA accepts, and at times, requires California OBD certification. The incumbent will work on Enforcement-related cases in the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) arena (such as stipulated penalties, telematics, and in-use OBD referrals).

 

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

The incumbent primarily works in a smoke-free environment of a three-story office building in an enclosed, windowed office cubicle. The incumbent may conduct inspections at stores, shops, warehouses, and dealerships. The work schedule is Monday through Friday. Travel, including overnight travel, may be required locally and within the state.

 

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.