[ES_JOBS_NET] Staff Air Pollution Specialist, State Air Resources Board, CA

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=520278

*Staff Air Pollution Specialist*

Job Description and Duties

The Climate Change Mitigation and Emissions Research Section (Section) in
the Research Division develops and conducts policy-relevant in-house and
extramural research to advance science and support CARB mobile source
emissions and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction programs and policies.
Section’s research focuses on: 1) characterizing real-world emissions and
activity patterns for on-road and off-road mobile sources along with
regulatory and policy options to achieve regional and community air quality
improvement and greenhouse gas reduction goals using laboratory, portable
emissions measurement system, remote-sensing, and engine and activity
data-logging technologies, 2) evaluating driving patterns, energy use, and
technology advancement of electric vehicles to characterize their benefits
of reducing emissions and GHG reductions and inform to the clean
transportation and GHG reduction programs and policies, and 3)
characterizing non-exhaust emissions such as brake-/tire-wear emissions
from vehicles and brake-/wheel-wear emissions from locomotives to
understand their impacts on air quality and public health and to inform
relevant emissions and GHG reduction programs and policies. The Section
conducts large dataset- and database-driven technical analyses, provides
expert opinions to decision-makers, networks with internal, national, and
international stakeholders, and publishes research findings.

Working independently and under the general supervision of the Section
manager, the incumbent is responsible for leading big data-driven emissions
and GHG research programs, initiating innovative research solutions for
implementable and cost-effective emissions and GHG regulatory and policy
options, and producing clear and concise research summaries and technical
papers (e.g., memos, letters, white papers, research ideas, data analysis
plans, journal articles, conference and meeting presentations, and others)
in order to timely, effectively inform emissions and GHG research
internally and externally. The incumbent is expected to make significant
contributions to the Section's scientific and technical foundation and to
the division's management.

You will find additional information about the job in the *Duty Statement
<https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32174407&name=25-0824RDProposedSAPSDutyStatement-final.pdf>*
.

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 Resources 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.

   - Position located in a high-rise building.
   - Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled
   temperature, etc.)

Minimum RequirementsYou will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class
Specification.

   - STAFF AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST
   <https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=3875>


Additional Documents

   - Job Application Package Checklist
   <http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=520278>
   - Duty Statement
   <https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32174407&name=25-0824RDProposedSAPSDutyStatement-final.pdf>

Position Details
*Job Code #:*

JC-520278
*Position #(s):*

673-310-3875-015
*Working Title:*

*Staff Air Pollution Specialist*
*Classification:*

STAFF AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST
$10,521.00 - $13,173.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the
classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

*# of Positions:*

Multiple
*Work Location:*

Sacramento County
*Telework:*

Hybrid
*Job Type:*

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal
government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are
authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please
go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dhs.gov%2Fe-verify&data=04%7C01%7Cjonathan.webb%40arb.ca.gov%7C3f55a5bca78143830b3708d94c9a25d7%7C9de5aaee778840b1a438c0ccc98c87cc%7C0%7C0%7C637625047198305405%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=HZYIwERZNH0R6bAx%2F8TozyiiHGpncTt7%2BLlTXD%2BPWuY%3D&reserved=0>

CARB values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to
fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds,
cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB
believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the
world’s most respected environmental organizations. CARB offers various
modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Join
CARB and help us improve the lives of all Californians.
Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov
Special Requirements


Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this
recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant
describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and
experience qualify them for the position. The SOQ documents each
candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in
writing. Candidates whose applications do not include the required SOQ will
not be considered for this position. Cover letters and resumes do not take
the place of the SOQ.

Require Name on SOQ
Require Job Control Number on SOQ
Maximum number of pages: 3 (Arial font, 12 point, single spaced, 1-inch
margins)

*Describe your education, training, experience, and skills that enable you
to perform the duties listed in the Duty Statement.*
Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or
postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates
printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes
available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of
determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 6/19/2026

Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral
transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in
the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus
eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus
candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other
eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates
apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will
be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet
the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment
Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be
submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be
submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at
www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a
completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you
choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be
submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Air Resources Board
Rinporn Chaipant
Attn: Classification and Certification Unit
1001 I Street 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents
at:

State Air Resources Board
Rinporn Chaipant
Classification and Certification Unit
1001 I Street 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
The drop-off location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application.
Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be
considered for this job:

   - Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD
   Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State
   Employment Application through your Applicant Account at
   www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the
   Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be
   included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the
   position.
   - Resume is required and must be included.
   - Degree and/or School Transcripts
   - Other - Cover Letter
   - Statement of Qualifications - Please see the Special Requirements
   section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ
   submission.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview
process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring
interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule
the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be
directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as
demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors
will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The most competitive candidate should have a strong scientific and
technical background and detailed knowledge of vehicle emissions and energy
use research, air pollution research, vehicle exhaust and non-exhaust
emission and energy test methods, instrumented transportation studies,
combustion and zero-emission vehicle technologies, and a broad knowledge of
CARB programs and policies, especially those related to on-road and
off-road mobile sources. The candidate should have expert-level skills in
data-mining, large dataset and database analyses, computer programming,
statistics, and data analysis, coupled with a program and policy awareness
that can harness the true potential of these large datasets and databases
to inform mobile source and climate change programs. The candidate should
also have excellent communication and interpersonal-skills, critical
thinking skills, the ability to meet deadlines, planning and management
experience on major projects, and the ability to effectively interact with
all levels of staff within the Agency, and other government agencies,
international groups, industry, non-governmental agencies, and other public
stakeholders. The incumbent is expected to establish and maintain
cooperative working relationships with staff, management, and stakeholders
internally and externally and to exercise sound judgment when making
decisions independently and suggestions to the management to comply with
program goals and objectives. The incumbent should have the desire to use
research to help CARB meet its mobile source emissions reduction goals and
the ability to collaborate with the many stakeholders involved. A
California Driver’s License highly desirable.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR
<https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx>
website
and the CalPERS <https://www.calpers.ca.gov/> website.

   - Nearby (third-party) Parking
   - Convenient to public transportation
   - Gym
   - Daycare facility

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the
position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jackson Tran
(000) -
jackson.tran at arb.ca.gov

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.
EEO Contact:
EEOP at arb.ca.gov
(000) -
EEOP at arb.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY
is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from
phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Experience and Education

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening
process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined,
applicants should include all employment history on the Employment
Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked
per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without
this information may experience delayed processing times, and your
eligibility for this position may be impacted.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this
position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.  Applicants
who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign
degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United
States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at
https://www.naces.org

Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an
incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this
position.

Additional Instructions for Mailing or Drop-Off Application Packages

Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting
hardcopy applications (mail/drop-off), please email
Rinporn.Chaipant at arb.ca.gov with the JC number in the subject line to
confirm submission. Your email will serve as a time stamp that a document
was dropped off before the final filing date. Drop-off applications must be
received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date.

*NOTE:* Applicants must not include Social Security Numbers, LEAP status
information or paperwork, Equal Employment Opportunity information, exam
result notices or scores, or medical or criminal history information on any
document within their application package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless
of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the
right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender
identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military
or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious
creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related
medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work
place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in
accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is
inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service,
and the special trust placed in public servants.
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