Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Substance Evaluation Section (SES) in the Program Planning and Management Branch (PPMB) has one vacancy for an Air Pollution Specialist (APS) for which it is seeking highly competent candidates with experience in, or knowledge of, alternative fuel production technology, process engineering, and supply chains for oil and gas production or petroleum refining operations.

This section is responsible for implementing the verification requirements of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Regulation. The section is also responsible for collaborating on development and evaluation of measurement and calculation methods for motor vehicle fuels data and project-based crediting data that support the LCFS program and collaborating on data quality assurance. To implement these responsibilities, duties include ensuring the impartiality and quality of third-party verifications--evaluating and overseeing the screening, training, accreditation, and performance of verifiers and verification bodies. Duties also require existing knowledge or ability to develop expertise in Greenhouse Gas(GHG) emissions monitoring, reporting, and verification, or GHG lifecycle assessment or GHG inventory development.

The successful candidate will work as part of an experienced team, under the direction of the Air Resources Supervisor I (ARSI), utilizing engineering skills and expertise to lead and support audits of verifications and reported data under LCFS. The APS will lead the more complex verification training development and oversight of alternative fuel production or petroleum refining operations in a comprehensive lifecycle GHG emissions reporting and verification program. The position requires close interaction and coordination with a broad range of internal and external experts, verifiers, and representatives from industry. The incumbent will be expected to communicate clearly and concisely through technical reports, memos, letters, summaries, and oral presentations for California Air Resources Board (CARB) management and the general public. The work includes performing field and office investigations, inspections, and reporting on feedstock and fuel production and monitoring systems. Some domestic and international travel is required for performing field investigations and inspections.

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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.
• Position located in a high-rise building
• Additional working condition(s): Travel is necessary as verification oversight requires fieldwork. Required travel may include driving duties within the U.S. as well as international and domestic airline travel.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. CARB will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

• Require Name on SOQ
• Require Job Control Number on SOQ 
• Maximum number of pages: 2

List additional requirements: A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted in lieu of a cover letter. Please summarize your skills, experience, and abilities that qualify you for this position. In particular, describe your experience with the following:

• Applying both technical and policy approaches to your work,
• Using analysis and creativity to recommend solutions,
• Effectively communicating an analysis or recommendation, and
• Working in a team (either as a team leader or individual contributor).

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Previous experience in, or knowledge of, GHG emissions monitoring, reporting, verification, or GHG lifecycle assessment or GHG inventory development; or candidates with specialized experience in petroleum refining, oil and gas production, hydrogen production, natural gas distribution, or alternative transportation fuel production and supply chains is highly desirable.

The incumbent must have the ability to comprehensively understand technical regulations; develop and implement regulatory solutions; analyze industrial processes, supply chains, and data; and present information effectively, both verbally and in writing. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint is desirable.

The most competitive candidates will be highly motivated, self-starting, and enthusiastic, and will possess the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of management, government, and industry. They will have the ability to handle sensitive and confidential assignments with tact and diplomacy, the ability to handle rapidly changing priorities, and the ability to work under pressure and time constraints.

Please note that applicants will need to have successfully taken the Air Pollution Specialist exam, available here: This is a brief exam to determine experience in and exposure to relevant fields; it does not include technical questions. Exam-takers should consider review of material in a professional or academic setting to count towards relevant experience. The exam can be taken any time, and prospective applicants who are not currently on the Air Pollution Specialist eligibility list are encouraged to take the exam prior to submitting an application for this position.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Gym
• Daycare facility
• Convenient to public transportation 
• Nearby (third-party) parking
• Located near: Downtown Sacramento

Experience and Education

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.  Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.

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