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Air Pollution Specialist

California Air Resources Board
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The Central Valley Air Quality Planning Section (CVAQPS) in the Air Quality Planning and Science Division seeks a motivated Air Pollution Specialist (APS) to provide analytical and technical work to support Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) development and implementation. The section leads preparation of Regional Haze, Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and ozone SIPs. This includes PM-related technical and policy issues and data analysis related to air quality planning, including the interactions between PM2.5 and PM10 air quality data, meteorology, and emissions in support of regulatory actions to meet ambient air quality standards for particulate matter and ozone.

The State of California has 29 Class 1 Areas, mostly large National Parks and wilderness areas, with visibility protection through the Regional Haze SIP. This position focuses on these efforts, analyzing large air quality data sets, pinpointing contributing factors to visibility impairment, identifying source controls to improve visibility, while meeting Regional Haze program requirements established by the Clean Air Act.   

The APS represents CARB in various joint operations, including Western States Air Resources Council (WESTAR) representation, speaks before groups, responds to external inquiries, prepares briefing documents, reports, presentations, web pages, correspondence, and other materials to assist with public outreach and communication to all stakeholders pertaining to Regional Haze SIP development. The APS establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships, adheres to CARB policies and procedures, and communicates effectively with management. The APS will work as part of an essential team with a diverse skill set and will play a key role in SIP development and planning efforts.

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.
  • Travel may be required.