Legislative Analyst
CARB's Office of Legislative Affairs is seeking an Air Pollution Specialist (APS) to provide technical support on legislation related to cutting-edge air quality and climate programs. Under the administrative direction of the Legislative Director and Deputy Legislative Director, the APS will apply scientific methods and principles to perform a variety of legislative tasks related to the review of legislation and the analysis of technical and/or scientific data and information relating to that legislation, as well as the advocacy of CARB program policies through the legislative process. The position will coordinate with legislative offices and State agencies, as well as industry and other stakeholders.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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
- 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.
- May include travel within the State.