Air Pollution Specialist

This position can be located in Sacramento or Riverside County.
 

The Innovative Strategies Branch implements incentive projects that equitably transform the transportation, agriculture, and freight sectors, improve the well-being and quality of life for all Californians, and spur and support competitive markets. With open minds we use social, environmental, and economic justice as the guiding principles for our clean transportation policy.

The Emerging Technologies and Programs Section (Section) is responsible for enabling and motivating every heavy-duty fleet to transform to zero-emission by stimulating a supportive and competitive market through incentives. The Section encourages the development of new, cutting edge zero-emission technologies via demonstration and pilot incentive opportunities and supports the long-term success of these technologies and projects.

The section is seeking an Air Pollution Specialist to apply scientific methods and principles in the identification, study, and solution of air pollution problems. The primary responsibilities of this position are to identify, assess, and implement innovative, incentive based mobile source control strategies that reduce criteria and toxic air pollutants, as well as greenhouse gases. This position will spend a majority of its time working on the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) program, which provides funding through local air districts for agricultural harvesting equipment, heavy-duty trucks, agricultural pump engines, tractors, and other equipment used in agricultural operations. Specifically, the incumbent will:

• Perform complex technical work and market analysis, including the independent evaluation and analysis of vehicle and equipment technology, as well as transportation systems;
• Review current technical literature and technical data;
• Prepare regulatory and guidance documents for the implementation of agricultural strategies;
• Prepare clear and accurate technical reports, issue papers, and regulatory documentation;
• Evaluate and recommend potential changes to heavy-duty incentive projects;
• Communicate observations, results, and recommendations verbally and in writing to management; and
• Work in conjunction with other groups within the California Air Resources Board as well as outside agencies, including local air districts, vehicle manufacturers, environmental and community-based organizations, and other interested organizations.

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.
• Additional working condition(s): 10% travel will be required