Air Resources Supervisor I

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Would you like to manage an innovative, fast-paced team that develops and implements plans for areas in California to meet national air quality standards and implement the requirements of the federal Clean Air Act? Can you develop and advocate creative solutions to public policy questions?  Do you like to solve both concrete and conceptual problems? This position in the South Coast Air Quality Planning Section of the Air Quality Planning Branch offers the opportunity to manage work on State-level planning documents, air quality plans for the southern California region, ensure that California implements those plans, and interact with all CARB divisions, air districts and U.S. EPA.  

The South Coast Air Quality Planning Section is responsible for all air quality planning issues related to and working with the South Coast Air Quality Management District and other Districts in southern California. The section is the lead in the preparation of the State Strategy for the State Implementation Plan (SIP) and in development of ozone and particulate matter SIPs for the southern portion of California. This Section provides policy support related to the federal and California Clean Air Act and tracks compliance with plan commitments including CARB and air district progress in developing rules and regulations, and meeting emission reduction commitments. As part of California's implementation of the SIP, this section oversees CARB’s review of air district rules and ensures that district rules and CARB regulations are properly submitted into the California SIP.

Under direction of the Chief of Air Quality Planning Branch, the Air Resources Supervisor (ARS) I supervises and directs staff in developing planning documents and other related tasks. The ARS I identifies policy direction to be given to districts, staff role in various proceedings, and/or information to be gathered. The ARS I guides and analyzes the development of SIP measures and programs, which protect public health, and satisfy state and federal mandates. The ARS I identifies and develops strategy for resolving major issues. The ARS I also handles negotiations with district planning staff and other affected parties. Coordination with air districts, federal government and other public and private stakeholder groups is essential to this position.

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. 

Beginning July 1st, 2025, per Executive Order N-22-25, CARB employees will be required to report into office four days a week.

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 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.
• May involve occasional travel