Air Resources Technician II

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is a global leader in protecting air quality, fighting climate change, and furthering environmental justice. CARB's Executive Office plans, organizes, and directs the activities of staff to further the Board's mission to protect and preserve California’s air quality while considering the effects on the State’s economy.

The Academic and Public Partnerships Section is part of the Executive Office. It’s mission is to assist with improving air quality by promoting the programs of CARB through public information, traditional and social media, speaker’s bureaus, the web and publications and video. The responsibilities are in support of the statewide air pollution control and climate change mitigation programs.

Under close supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the Air Resources Technician II responds to information requests via phone and email, by members of the media, stakeholders and general public, analyzes technical support situations and issues, recommends and  implements an effective courses of action; speaks and writes effectively as required by specific assignments; organizes and enters data into reports and CARB tracking databases, and performs general technical support and administrative work for the section.

The Air Resources Technician II will work on and assist with complex paraprofessional tasks related to air pollution and business assistance, equipment and vehicle requirements, consumer product rules, climate change regulations, compliance assistance, and emissions control systems technical support.

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 Resources 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, as indicated on their duty statement.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

• 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.