Chief, Transportation and Toxics Division

Under the administrative direction of the Air Resources Board, the Executive Officer, and the Deputy Executive Officer for Planning, Air Monitoring and Toxics, the CEA B plans, organizes, and directs the work of the Transportation and Toxics Division (TTD) programs and staff, formulates policy and policy recommendations; acts as part of the Executive Staff in the identification of issues, formulation of policies, and development of strategies to best meet program objectives, and represents the Board in negotiating issues related to regulations with manufacturers, federal, state and local agencies and the general public.

The CEA B will plan, organize, and direct the work of a multi-disciplinary professional and technical staff involved in the evaluation and development of strategies for the control of emissions from stationary sources of toxic and freight sources; coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), state and local agencies to develop regulations; evaluation of air quality impacts of new and existing sources; determination of the effects of control systems and process modifications; promotion of effective programs through financial and technical support; and incorporate environmental justice principles into the Division’s activities.

The CEA B will formulate and recommend policy regarding emissions and related air quality issues from stationary sources of toxic and freight sources; provide consultation and assistance to federal, state and local agencies on greenhouse gas and air pollution problems; and coordinate air pollution control activities with those of other programs or services of the Board and state and local agencies. The CEA B will also participate in the formulation of administration policies, represent the Executive Officer in matters relating to the program and operations of the Division; and prepare budgetary estimates and recommendations. The CEA B will select and train staff and evaluate their performance and take appropriate action or make recommendations; appear before legislative committees; address interested stakeholder groups; and prepare and review various documents.

As Chief of the Transportation and Toxics Division, this position oversees a multi-disciplinary staff in the development and implementation of state and federal emission reduction strategies for criteria and toxic pollutants and greenhouse gases from mobile and stationary emission sources, including stationary sources of toxics and freight sources.

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

Working Conditions

Minimum of two days a week in the office.