Freight Strategies Manager

This position can be located in Sacramento or Riverside County.

The Freight Technology Advancement Branch (FTAB) within the Transportation and Toxics Division (TTD) is seeking an Air Resources Supervisor I (ARS I) to manage the Drayage Implementation Section. The Section supports FTAB’s mission to reduce emissions of air toxics, criteria pollutants, and greenhouse gases from freight transportation through the implementation of California Air Resources Board (CARB) sustainable freight initiatives. Under direction of the Air Resources Supervisor II, the core responsibilities of the position will be to: manage the creation and implementation of freight transport-related emission reduction strategies, tools, programs, and regulations to accelerate the use of zero and near-zero technologies at the State’s seaports, railyards, and other freight facilities; oversee collection, analysis, and reporting of freight transportation data to help inform CARB’s understanding of goods movement logistics and air quality impacts; oversee outreach activities, technical assistance, and customer support provided to stakeholders; coordinate with other CARB divisions on emission reduction strategies and regulatory development and implementation; identify, prepare, and present freight transport-related issues and recommended policies to CARB management and stakeholders; prepare and present comprehensive reports; and represent CARB in public forums.

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.
• Travel may be required for site visits, meetings with stakeholders, and conferences.