Air Resources Engineer

About the role

The Regulatory Development Section (RDS) within the Monitoring and Laboratory Division (MLD) has an opening for an Air Resources Engineer who will be responsible for supporting a wide range of activities assigned to the Regulatory Development and Program Support Branch.

Responsibilities

• Amendment of existing gasoline vapor recovery related certification and test procedures
• Evaluation of existing stationary source test methods and development of new test methods
• Various technical assignments associated with CARB's rulemaking process such as technology evaluations, literature reviews, population surveys, emission calculations, economic analysis, preparation of technical support documents, and drafting of regulatory text
• Work collaboratively with numerous internal stakeholders (division partners who will provide legal, enforcement, and emission inventory related feedback) and external stakeholders (members of the public, community-based organizations, facility owners/operators, technology providers, consultants, trade organizations, other state agencies, and local air pollution control districts)
• Participate in and facilitate outreach activities such as one-on-one meetings, public workshops, focus groups, and board hearings
• May require in-state overnight travel

Special Requirements

• Position requires Medical Clearance prior to being hired
• Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
• SOQ must include the applicant's name, Job Control Number, and be a maximum of 2 pages
• SOQ must include a description of why the applicant is interested in this position and how their educational background and prior work testing experience have prepared them for the duties and responsibilities
• Applicants must include a copy of a test report and test protocol where they are author

Pay

• Range A: $6,488.00 - $7,735.00
• Range B: $7,428.00 - $9,296.00
• Range C: $9,158.00 - $11,455.00
• Range D: $9,712.00 - $12,152.00

Schedule

• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Position Details

• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Number of Positions: Multiple
• Final Filing Date: 9/25/2026