Air Pollution Specialist

The California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Industrial Strategies Division seeks an Air Pollution Specialist (APS) for the Strategies Assessment Section (SAS) in the Carbon Management Branch (CMB). The APS will contribute to the team developing CARB's Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Program pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 905 (Caballero, 2022). The CCUS Program will be instrumental in advancing engineered carbon removal in California, which is a critical strategy supporting the State's efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by mid-century.

The individual in this position will contribute to the development and implementation of CCUS Program regulations addressing project monitoring, reporting, financial responsibility and other requirements. They will also analyze the efficacy, safety, and viability of various CCUS technologies and contribute to the development of rules establishing a voluntary streamlined permitting process and IT data portal to facilitate permitting. The SAS section works closely with other state agencies, CARB divisions, industry, environmental groups, and community stakeholders. If you are passionate about climate change mitigation, have a strong technical background, and have a collaborative approach to work, we encourage you to apply!

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.