<div dir="ltr"><div><p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:12px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(80,80,80);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:14px"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent">DUTIES:</b></p>
<p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:12px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(80,80,80);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:14px">The Atmospheric Modeling and Support Section of the Air Quality Planning and Science Division has an open position for an Air Resources Engineer or Air Pollution Specialist who will be assigned a variety of the following types of responsibilities : 1) producing, generally assessing, and providing quality assurance of emission inputs and supporting data used for air quality models; 2) assessing, testing, and improving emission model components; 3) conducting GIS-based analyses using emissions, meteorological, and air quality data; 4) project coordination, reviewing contract deliverables, and managing contracts; and 5) summarizing and presenting project results or technical findings to all levels of management.</p>
<p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:12px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(80,80,80);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:14px">The section is responsible for preparing spatially, temporally, and size-resolved emission inventories, as well as conducting air quality modeling studies and providing technical support using sound science for statewide regulatory and policy programs. The section works with and supports a broad range of internal and external scientists, engineers, and policymakers. The section is comprised of engineers and scientists who use state-of-science computer models, computer systems, and computer software (including programming and scripting with application/development software). The duties of the section broadly fall into the following areas: 1) the development of quality-assured gridded emission inventories for air quality modeling; 2) coordination with other sections and air quality districts on the development of emission targets for State Implementation Plans; and 3) development of metrics and procedures to assess the emission inventories and input parameters for meteorological and air quality models.</p>
<p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:12px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(80,80,80);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:14px"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent">DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p>
<p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:12px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(80,80,80);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:14px">Due to the needs of the section that are associated with this specific position, the most competitive candidates will have: 1) a strong science or engineering background; 2) excellent communication skills (both verbal and written); 3) experience with Linux or Unix operative systems, including shell scripting 4) recent hands-on programming experience; and 5.) a demonstrated ability to work with large datasets. Additionally, the most competitive candidates will be enthusiastic team players with strong interpersonal skills. Some or all of the highly desirable qualifications listed above may be tested via a written exam prior to oral interviews.</p>
<p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:12px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(80,80,80);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:14px">It is also highly desirable that candidates will possess some combination of the following knowledge, skills, or abilities: knowledge of the emission and meteorological input needs of photochemical and/or aerosol models; hands-on experience preparing inputs for air quality or emissions models; experience with data analysis tools that can be used to quality assure very large datasets similar to air quality model inputs and outputs; previous experience writing command line executable scripts with Python, Perl, SQL database languages, or R; and familiarity with GIS software.</p>
<p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:12px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(80,80,80);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:14px"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent">WHO MAY APPLY:</b></p>
<p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:12px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(80,80,80);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:14px">Air Pollution Specialists and qualified candidates in other classifications are encouraged to apply.</p>
<p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:12px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(80,80,80);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:14px">Applicants will be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. This vacancy may be subject to SROA/Surplus provisions. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter with a completed standard State application (STD 678). On page one of your State application you must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility: list appointment, transfer, SROA, surplus, re-employment, or reinstatement.</p>
<p style="margin:0.8em 0px;padding:0px 42px;border:0px;font-size:12px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(80,80,80);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:14px">If interested, please submit a completed standard State application (STD 678) referencing position #673-745-3735-007 and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degrees, resume, etc.) to the attention of Mary Heckman at the address below.</p>
<br style="color:rgb(80,80,80);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:14px"><br style="color:rgb(80,80,80);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:14px"><span class="" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:12px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(80,80,80);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:14px">Additional Information:</span><br style="color:rgb(80,80,80);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:14px">
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<tbody style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent"><tr bgcolor="darkblue"><td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent">Working Title</font></span></td>
<td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent">Position Number</font></span></td>
</tr><tr><td>Air Resources Engineer</td><td nowrap>673 - 745 - 3735 - xxx</td></tr><tr bgcolor="darkblue"><td align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="2"><b style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent">Will also consider hiring a(n)</b></td>
</tr><tr><td colspan="2">AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST $4,204.00 - $8,136.00 <br></td></tr><tr bgcolor="darkblue"><td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent">Location</font></span></td>
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</tr><tr><td>Sacramento</td><td>SACRAMENTO</td></tr><tr bgcolor="darkblue"><td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent">Timebase</font></span></td>
<td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent">Tenure</font></span></td>
</tr><tr><td>Full Time</td><td>Permanent   month(s)</td></tr><tr bgcolor="darkblue"><td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent">Final Filing Date:</font></span></td>
<td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent">Department Link:</font></span></td>
</tr><tr><td>03/17/2014</td><td><a href="http://www.arb.ca.gov/" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;color:rgb(31,112,167)">http://www.arb.ca.gov</a></td>
</tr><tr bgcolor="darkblue"><td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent">Contact Unit/Address</font></span></td>
<td align="left" bgcolor="003399"><span class="" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent"><font color="white" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent"><i style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent">Contact Name/Phone</i></font></span></td>
</tr><tr><td>Air Resources Board/AQPSD<br>1001 I Street, 7th Floor<br>Sacramento, CA 95814</td><td>Mary Heckman<br>(916) 322-6021 <br><a href="mailto:mheckman@arb.ca.gov" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;color:rgb(31,112,167)">mheckman@arb.ca.gov</a></td>
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