Staff Air Pollution Specialist

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The Climate Change Mitigation and Emissions Research Section (CCMER) in the Research Division develops and conducts policy-relevant extramural and in-house research to advance science and to support mobile source programs and policies. Section research efforts are to understand in-use fleet emissions and energy use characteristics to achieve further NOx reductions from heavy-duty trucks and off-road equipment, investigate the effect of various regulatory options using laboratory, portable emissions measurement system (PEMS), remote-sensing, and engine and activity data-logging technologies, investigate potentials of low-carbon transportation technologies in implementing and developing emissions and greenhouse gas reduction programs and policies, characterize emission and socioeconomic benefits of low-carbon fuel and transportation technologies, and understand non-exhaust emissions such as brake-, tire-, and wheel-wear emissions. The Section is also responsible for programs to reduce emissions of high global warming potential greenhouse gases from motor vehicle air conditioners (MVAC) and transportation refrigeration units. The Section conducts large dataset and database-driven technical analyses, provides expert opinions to decision-makers, networks with internal, national, and international stakeholders, and publishes research findings.

Working independently under direction of Air Resources supervisor I (ARS I) in the Climate Change Mitigation and Emissions Research Section, the incumbent is responsible for leading large data- and innovative scientific principal-driven research programs and writing clear and concise summaries and technical papers (e.g., memos, letters, white papers, research idea synopsis, data analysis plans, journal articles, conference and meeting presentations, and others) in order to provide information of mobile source emissions and climate impact for audiences with varying levels of expertise. The incumbent is expected to contribute significantly to the Section's scientific and technical foundation and to the division's management.

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.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.).