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AIR RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II

To obtain eligibility, please take the ART II exam:

The Air Quality and Climate Science Section (Section) in the Atmospheric Science and Climate Strategies Branch, Research Division is tasked to advance our understanding of emerging climate science, implement climate measures, and lead research efforts on climate science, greenhouse gas inventory, and air quality analyses to inform policy direction and advance the health-protection mission of the agency.

Under close supervision of program leads and the Section Manager, the incumbent is expected to assist in technical, scientific, and administrative activities in implementing the Refrigerant Management Program (RMP), Small Container of Automotive Refrigerant Regulation, and SF6 regulation to help meet the climate goals of SB 32 and SB 1383. This would primarily include assisting the team as follows: manage and improve the facility registration database, conduct analyses and present summaries of the data, expand the outreach database by conducting web searches, contact trade associations and other state agencies, conduct surveys to facilities to obtain information on their RMP rule applicability, evaluate outreach effectiveness, review the completeness of RMP annual reports submitted by affected facilities and follow-up with non-compliant facilities, assist in the investigation of refrigerant emission complaints and potential rule violations, communicate verbally and in written and coordinate and interact with both internal and external stakeholders, and draft briefing papers and present updates to peers and management. In addition, the incumbent is expected to assist in reviewing annual reports for RMP, small can, and SF6 regulations.

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.

Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)
Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.

Additional working condition(s): The position may require travel.