Assistant Division Chief, Industrial Strategies Division

About the role

The California Air Resources Board’s (CARB), Industrial Strategies Division (ISD) is seeking a dedicated, experienced professional to serve as Assistant Division Chief (ADC).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of ISD;
• Advises the Division Chief (DC) on program and administrative policy matters relating to division responsibilities;
• Works with the DC and Executive Office to strategically plan current and expanding program work;
• Aids in providing direction and decision-making for programs;
• Collaborates with the DC and Executive Office to coordinate the activities of the division with those of other divisions and the Executive Office;
• Aids in determining division policies and procedures;
• Obtains, monitors, and allocates available budgetary and personnel resources within the division;
• Consults with the Division Chief, Branch Managers, and other members of executive management regarding policy and program development and evaluation;
• Completes and directs special projects as requested by the Division Chief, Executive Officer, or the Board Members;
• Acts as DC in the Chief's absence.

Requirements

The ADC must possess advanced knowledge of California's climate change and air quality programs and have familiarity with major programs implemented by ISD including but not limited to: California's Cap-and-Trade Program; the Assembly bill (AB 32) Scoping Plan; emissions reporting programs; Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Strategy; Low Carbon Fuel Standard; conventional fuels programs; energy, agriculture and waste sector programs; environmental justice-related activities including the Environmental Justice Advisory Committee; and Natural and Working Lands and Carbon Management Programs.

Qualifications

The ADC must possess the experience and skills needed to prepare and deliver written and verbal communications at the highest levels to support a large suite of division programs and must have experience working with the legislature and legislative offices.

Skills

The ADC must possess the experience and skills needed to prepare and deliver written and verbal communications at the highest levels to support a large suite of division programs and must have experience working with the legislature and legislative offices.

Benefits

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Health insurance;
• Pension plan;
• Retirement savings plan;
• Flexible spending accounts;
• Life insurance;
• Disability insurance;
• Employee assistance program;
• Telework options;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Work-life balance initiatives.

Pay

$14,541.00 - $16,511.00 per Month

Schedule

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 Resources Board’s (CARB) current telework policy.