Enforcement Air Pollution Specialist

The Permit Evaluation and Support Section (PESS) is responsible for providing a broad range of permit support services to air quality management and air pollution control districts (districts) throughout the State. PESS provides direct review of proposed air quality permits, emission reduction credits, district rules/regulations and policies, and supporting data to ensure that local permits, policies, and rules effectively support California’s efforts to achieve and maintain State and federal air quality standards.  

In this position, incumbents apply scientific methods and principles in the identification, study, and solution of air pollution problems. Incumbents support and evaluate permitting and rules programs across the state; assess the impacts of new emission sources or changes to regulation of current emission sources; coordinate air pollution control programs with other public agencies; evaluate regulatory measures and implementation plans and procedures for air pollution control; evaluate compliance with air quality standards; and, prepare feasibility studies and compute cost effectiveness of proposed standards and control measures. Incumbents may also represent the CARB in various operations, speak before groups, answer inquiries, and prepare reports and correspondence. Incumbents are expected to be knowledgeable in New Source Review regulations, Emission Reduction Credit banking programs, source specific reasonably available control technology/best available retrofit control technology (RACT/BARCT) regulations, emission control technologies, and data analysis techniques. Staff in the section are expected to be able to work independently and as part of teams. Incumbents may work on projects that involve staff from other Sections and Branches within the Division.

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 light materials weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The incumbent primarily works in a smoke-free environment of a single-story office building in an enclosed, non-windowed office cubicle. The work schedule is Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary when the department is mission tasked. 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.