Air Pollution Specialist

About the role

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking an Air Pollution Specialist (APS) to join the South Coast Air Quality Planning Section (SCAQPS). This role supports statewide strategies to reduce air pollution, support public health, and advance California’s ambitious clean air goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing State and federal air quality plans, including the California SIP for ozone and particulate matter.
• Analyze current control programs and identify needed emission reductions from mobile sources, fuels, land use, and local government activities. Develop policy options for sources where California does not have direct regulatory authority.
• Lead or participate in branch- and division-level projects related to statewide air quality programs and policy. Prepare correspondence, briefing papers, fact sheets, reports, and testimony for CARB leadership and Administration officials.
• Serve as CARB’s staff expert on policy and technical issues for assigned air districts. Identify key local issues, prepare analyses, propose solutions, and represent CARB at district board and committee meetings.
• Career Development
• Coordinate the transmittal of air district rules to U.S. EPA and track approval of SIP actions. Monitor CARB’s and air districts’ progress in meeting emission reduction and planning commitments.
• Analyze emerging statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements and work with partners across agencies to develop CARB’s response.
• Represent CARB at statewide meetings, conferences, and stakeholder events; advocate for CARB’s policies and build consensus when possible.

Requirements

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. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Skills

Strong analytical, scientific, or policy based skills related to air quality or environmental issues. Effective communication skills, capable of presenting complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Collaboration, inclusivity, innovation, and resilience in a fast-paced policy environment. Thrive in both independent and team-based work. Comfortable representing CARB in public settings and working with diverse stakeholder groups.

Benefits

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Jake Rivas

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jake.rivas@arb.ca.gov