Air Pollution Specialist

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The Atmospheric Processes Research Section (APRS) of the Research Division (RD) conducts research needed to efficiently achieve the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and California’s climate change mitigation goals. Research conducted under APRS supports the development of the State Implementation Plans (SIPs), evaluates the short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) emission reduction strategies, improves the characterization of various air pollutant emission sources, and takes preemptive steps to study the effects of climate change on California’s air quality. APRS leverages scientific knowledge, internal air monitoring and analysis capabilities, contracts, and partnerships with various stakeholders to improve the robustness of CARB’s policy and regulatory decisions.

Under direction of the Air Resources Supervisor I, the Air Pollution Specialist (APS) will work with various stakeholders to design, manage, and lead research projects and contracts to improve our understanding of the atmospheric processes and sources of air pollution that drive regional air quality in different regions of the state. The APS will also use advanced air analyzers (e.g., ACSM, SMPS, Aethalometer, PTR-MS, CRDS), CARB’s mobile platforms, and analytical techniques (e.g., source apportionment) to collect and analyze data to address research gaps related to the revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The topic of research will evolve based on the agency’s needs. Additional duties include stakeholder engagement, development of guidance documents for future research projects, writing operating procedures, presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, and leading and assisting field campaigns. This position is for you if you want to use your scientific knowledge and creativity to solve complex air pollution challenges in a team environment!

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
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Driving long distances using state vehicle fleet, operating out of an equipment warehouse.