Lead Application Programmer - CARL+

Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting a hardcopy application (mail/drop-off), please send an email to Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission.

Looking to contribute to public health and protect Californians from the harmful effects of air pollution and climate change? Join our team and make a difference in the lives of Californians through innovative technology solutions and a commitment to public health.

The mission of CARB's Office of Information Services (OIS) is to leverage the most effective information technologies available to achieve CARB's program goals. This mission includes ensuring that such technologies are professionally managed, properly maintained and secured, and efficiently utilized.

The Systems Development and Support Branch (SDSB) is responsible for the development and ongoing support of IT solutions to CARB’s complex business, scientific, and engineering program needs. The Branch implements solutions, and supports ongoing operations, maintenance, and hosting services necessary to sustain CARB business applications and systems through their business life. 

The Information Technology Specialist II (IT Specialist II) in the Application Development Unit develops, implements, and maintains many of CARB’s most complex information systems. These systems capture, process, report, and manage collected air quality data. They also register and track the performance of regulated parties whose businesses affect air quality. Unit staff analyze business requirements, develop and test applications, and integrate database systems with data acquisition, data retrieval, data analysis, and data presentation programs. Unit staff maintain and enhance implemented applications and databases, and train application owners and end users. 

At CARB, we value telework. Positions at 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 set forth 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, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense. 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DOMAINS:

• Software Engineering
• System Engineering

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.