Nature-Based Climate Investments Specialist

Are you interested in the capacity of nature-based investments to address the climate crisis, build community resiliency, and enhance ecosystem function? Do you enjoy applying technical expertise to influence policy? Do you want to be a part of a team that helps implement almost $30 billion in California Climate Investment funds? The Climate Investments Assessments Section is seeking a self-motivated Nature-Based Climate Investments Specialist to do just that!

As a primary responsibility, the Nature-Based Climate Investments Specialist will serve as a liaison to State agencies implementing California Climate Investment programs. In that role, you will conduct technical analysis and apply analytical methods to quantify or evaluate greenhouse emissions reductions, environmental, social, and public health co-benefits from California Climate Investments programs. The programs may include projects that involve watershed dynamics, habitat restoration, water supply enhancement, land use change, and forest management practices. As a program liaison, you would be responsible for developing constructive relationships with program managers and staff within CARB and at other State agencies; collaborating with technical experts on program development and project proposal evaluations; developing requirements for disadvantaged and low-income community benefits; and establishing requirements for reporting and transparency.

An essential component of California Climate Investments is the prioritization of equity principles in all aspects of program design and implementation and this role will support efforts to advance equity for historically disinvested, low-income, and tribal communities.

In addition, this Nature-Based Climate Investments Specialist will provide recommendations and conclusions on existing or emerging policies, research, plans, programs, and project types that rely on ecological systems to reduce climate pollutants, sequester carbon, and support resilient communities. You would be expected to present program information and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to CARB management and executives, other State agencies, communities, advocates, businesses, and other interested parties.

Travel within California may be required, up to 10% of the time.

Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting hardcopy applications (mail/drop-off), please email Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission.

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 Resource 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.

• 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.