STAFF AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST

The Fuels Section of the Transportation Fuels Branch (TFB) in the Industrial Strategies Division has an opening for a highly motivated Staff Air Pollution Specialist (SAPS) interested in working on cutting edge climate programs that support adoption of clean transportation technologies. TFB is responsible for developing, implementating, and operating portions of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), and works with program stakeholders to ensure effective participation and compliance with the LCFS Regulation.

The SAPS will lead efforts to develop, implement, and maintain the operational infrastructure required to implement the LCFS as a fully qualified independent specialist. The SAPS will lead coordination efforts across jurisdictions, internal teams, and external stakeholders for LCFS infrastructure. The SAPS will conduct and lead groups conducting assessments of existing and amended policy and operational requirements of the LCFS Regulation and propose necessary enhancements to systems, tools, policies, and procedures. The individual will seek to understand system limitations and reporting needs, communicate enhancements to technical and non-technical teams, and training staff where appropriate. In addition, the SAPS will prepare project plans and develop techniques for handling and analyzing detailed LCFS data across internal teams and for public dissemination.

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.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

This position is not currently eligible for telework. The incumbent will be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, 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.

Minimum Requirements

• STAFF AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Department Information

Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Application Instructions

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.