Air Resources Technician II

This position can be located in Sacramento or Riverside County.

Do you want to help make a difference on how California Air Resources Board (CARB) protects the health of communities impacted by toxic emissions? CARB's Exposure Reduction Section, a part of the Transportation and Toxics Division, is seeking a current student who has applied to or is enrolled in a college curriculum in engineering or the sciences to work part-time in CARB's air toxics programs. CARB is a dynamic and innovative leader in developing and implementing measures and policies to improve the air quality for all California residents.

The successful candidate will perform literature review of characteristics and health effects of airborne toxics; assist staff with data gathering and technical analyses necessary to perform health risk assessments; and may attend and provide support during community outreach meetings. The student may also assist staff with the compilation and review of environmental impact reports and other California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) related documents, and in the preparation of commentary documents.

Under the supervision of the section manager and in conjunction with Scientists and Engineers, the Air Resources Technician II (ART II) may assist with analyzing and quantifying emissions from sources of air toxics and may conduct research, document review, data analysis and data management, and meet with stakeholders to support program activities. The ART II may also work to ensure program documents meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

This position requires a person who is comfortable working on projects in a team setting and alone, as well as interacting (both verbally and in writing) with community groups, industry, air districts, and other governmental agencies. The successful candidate must have good writing skills and be capable of communicating effectively with a technical audience, while also being able to translate highly technical material for CARB management and staff, government agencies, community members, industry, and other stakeholders.

Additional information about the position can be found in the Duty Statement.

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.