Fuels Evaluation Section Supervisor

The Fuels Evaluation Section (FES) in the Transportation Fuels Branch (TFB) within the Industrial Strategies Division (ISD) is seeking a highly organized and creative leader to fill the role of first line supervisor, Air Resources Supervisor I (ARS I). The ARS I will lead a group of technical staff implementing portions of California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program which incentivizes the production and use of alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. FES staff apply technical expertise in the evaluation of applications for projects producing gasoline, diesel, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, and other fuels where fuel providers are seeking to reduce their fuel's carbon intensity. Staff work closely with other section staff and verification teams to complete program work and also collaborate with staff from other jurisdictions to facilitate other low-carbon fuel policies. Staff further evaluate and complete annual reporting efforts as required by the LCFS Regulation. More information on the LCFS is available at: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/low-carbon-fuel-standard.

Under direction of the Air Resources Supervisor II (ARS II), Branch Chief, the Air Resources Supervisor I (ARS I) manages the operations of this section, assigns and supports staff in the completion of their work to evaluate project applications and represents the LCFS program with program stakeholders. The ARS I coordinates section work with the other sections in TFB and other branches in ISD, represents the program in communications with other managers and staff within the California Air Resources Board (CARB) including senior management and agency leadership. The ARS I is responsible for hiring staff, managing staff and contract resources, assigning work and setting appropriate deadlines, reinforcing personnel policies, reviewing deliverables for policy and scientific accuracy, resolving sensitive program and personnel issues with tact and diplomacy, and working closely with the Branch Chief and division leadership to develop and implement Branch and Division priorities and policies.
 

NOTE: IF SELECTED FOR THE POSITION, YOUR SALARY OFFER IS DETERMINED BY WHAT YOU INCLUDE ON YOUR STANDARD STATE APPLICATION (STD. 678).  PLEASE INCLUDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ALL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION IN YOUR STATE APPLICATION (STD.678) WHEN APPLYING.

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.

• 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.