Section Manager

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and results-driven leader to serve as Section Manager for the Quality Management Section (QMS) within the Quality Management Branch, Monitoring & Laboratory Division. The QMS plays a critical role in ensuring that CARB fulfills its federally mandated responsibilities as a Primary Quality Assurance Organization (PQAO) and supports the collection of accurate, reliable, and defensible ambient air monitoring data throughout California.

QMS provides statewide leadership, coordination, and quality assurance guidance to the air monitoring organizations that comprise CARB's PQAO. The Section's mission is to minimize measurement uncertainty and promote consistent implementation of quality assurance and quality control practices. Section responsibilities include coordination and communication of quality assurance/quality control information; development and management of a comprehensive ambient air monitoring training program; and review of air monitoring programs to ensure compliance with State and federal requirements for the collection, analysis, validation, and reporting of ambient air data.

As Section Manager, you will lead a team of professional staff responsible for air monitoring program evaluations, and implementation of quality management initiatives. You will work closely with local air monitoring organizations, the U.S. EPA, and other stakeholders to assess program effectiveness, harmonize air monitoring policies and procedures, and support continuous improvement across California's ambient air monitoring network.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence statewide air monitoring quality systems, support environmental decision-making through high-quality data, and contribute to CARB's mission of protecting public health and the environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated professional with experience leading complex technical programs in a collaborative environment and a demonstrated ability to guide program implementation, build effective partnerships, and develop high-performing teams. Some travel will be required.

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.

PLP Language:

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.

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.Some travel may be required.