Air Pollution Specialist

This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

If you have permanent status and have passed probation, you have mandatory reinstatement rights into your former position/classification at the end of this LT appointment. You will be separated from state service if you have not had prior permanent or probationary civil service status. During this 12-month limited-term assignment, you may be entitled to receive health, dental, and vision benefits. You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.
 

The Research Division provides the Board with the highest quality scientific information and technology possible for actions to protect the health of California's people and the environment from the effects of air pollution. The Air Quality and Climate Science Section (Section) in the Atmospheric Science and Climate Strategies Branch is tasked to advance our understanding of emerging climate science, implement multiple climate mitigation regulations, and lead research efforts on climate science, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, and air quality analyses to inform policy direction and advance the health-protection mission of the agency.

Under general supervision by the Section Manager, the incumbent is primarily responsible for developing and implementing the Refrigerant Management Program. This includes conducting technical and administrative activities about the regulations, so the incumbent is expected to bring to the Section significant technical and implementation expertise in these measures, including demonstrated experience with rule development and implementation and an in-depth understanding of F-gas sources, emissions, and mitigation options. A California Driver’s License highly desirable. Some travel is required.

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. 

Beginning July 1st, 2025, per Executive Order N-22-25, CARB employees will be required to report into office four days a week.

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.

• 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.