Low Carbon Fuel Policy Analyst

Revolutionize transportation and become an Air Pollution Specialist with the flagship greenhouse gas reduction program of the California Air Resources Board — the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

The Alternative Fuels Section is seeking a highly motivated Air Pollution Specialist (APS) to work as part of a team involved in policy and technical areas of the program including: leading regulatory changes, analyzing alternative fuel trends, designing provisions to better promote alternative fuels and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) deployment, investigating the economics of alternative fuel production technologies, developing policy to address inequity, assessing the supply and demand of the LCFS credit market, and monitoring the LCFS credit market to deter and detect manipulation.

The section also provides assistance to the other sections in the Transportation Fuels Branch (TFB) and works with the Branch Chief in all matters related to the implementation of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard Regulation. Staff also interact with other state, federal and international agencies to facilitate the development of comparable programs in other jurisdictions. Stakeholders that the section often works with include alternative fuel producers, fossil fuel producers, ZEV infrastructure developers, academic institutions, agricultural experts, economists, project proponents, consultants, and other governmental agencies.The Alternative Fuels Section (AFS) manager is responsible for implementing various aspects of California's Low Carbon Fuels (LCFS) program to promote alternative fuel deployment.

Under the direction of the Air Resources Supervisor I, the APS:

• Applies scientific principles and research methods to analyze fundamentals of fuel supply and demand in California,
• Analyzes the role of transportation fuels-related policies in the context of California’s long-term climate goals,
• Investigate economics of various alternative fuel production technologies and emission reduction technologies, and
• Conduct economic and environmental assessment of fuels-related policies.
• Analyzes the supply and demand fundamentals of the LCFS credit market,
• Supports monitoring of the LCFS credit market to deter and detect manipulation and
• Produces briefings, white papers, and other documentation for use in the LCFS program.

The position is part of a team responsible for implementing the LCFS, developing innovative new fuels regulations to reduce criteria and greenhouse gas emissions, and providing scientific support on fuels and alternative fuels. The position requires close interaction and teamwork with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including other California Air Resources Board (CARB) divisions, government agencies, policymakers, industry, environmental organizations, and the public to support CARB’s clean air goals. The APS may also represent the agency in various joint operations, speak before groups, answer inquiries, and prepare reports and correspondence.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

This is your opportunity to make a real impact on the future of our planet by addressing the sector with the greatest greenhouse gas emissions in the state. You’ll join a mission-driven team working on innovative solutions at the intersection of science, policy, and industry. In this role, you won’t just be part of a team—you’ll be part of California’s climate leadership, helping to design solutions that shape a sustainable future. You’ll collaborate with passionate colleagues, engage directly with key decision-makers, and see your ideas drive real environmental progress.

About the LCFS: The LCFS is a key part of a comprehensive set of programs in California to cut GHG emissions and other smog-forming and toxic air pollutants by improving vehicle technology, reducing fuel consumption, and increasing transportation mobility options. The LCFS is designed to decrease the carbon intensity of California's transportation fuel pool and provide an increasing range of low-carbon and renewable alternatives, which reduce petroleum dependency and achieve air quality benefits.

More info here: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/low-carbon-fuel-standard.

*NOTE* This is an open advertisement, and anyone can apply. The State of California requires applicants to take the Air Pollution Specialist "exam" to get on the eligibility list for this position. The "exam" is designed to assess an individual’s background, training, and experience related to the needs of the position through an online self-assessment of your knowledge and experience.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.