Air Resources Technician I

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The Specialized Fleet Enforcement Section (SFES) has an opening for two enthusiastic, motivated, and resourceful Air Resources Technician I. SFES is responsible for enforcing California Air Resources Board (CARB)'s regulations by inspecting and investigating vehicles and equipment to verify compliance. Staff conduct field investigations and comprehensive audits of regulated entities to determine compliance, issue violations, and attempt to resolve those violations through a mutual settlement process. Inspections and investigations may originate from complaints or data derived output. In addition, SFES is primarily responsible for development and implementation of on-board diagnostics (OBD) and tampering policies, HD I/M and inspection procedures to assist the section with enforcing CARB regulations.  

Under the supervision of the Air Resources Supervisor I (ARS I), the Air Resources Technician I (ART I) will assist senior staff in the section with maintenance and repair of Roadside Emissions Monitoring Devices (REMD). Additional duties include conduct background research on owners of regulated equipment, reviewing a variety of audit documentation and conducting field investigations in conjunction with field staff. Finally, the position would require the preparation and mailing of enforcement documents, maintaining records, and gathering and analyzing data.

 

The position will require up to 40% statewide overnight travel.

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, as indicated on their duty statement.

• 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.
   
• Must be able to move/transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Works at elevated heights or near fast moving machinery or traffic. 
• Duties require use of hearing protection and annual hearing examinations. 
• This position will require up to 40% statewide overnight travel.