Staff Air Pollution Specialist

The Industrial Strategies Division within the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to help lead a team of staff supporting the deployment of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) and Direct Air Capture technologies and projects, as required by Senate Bill 905 (Caballero, 2022). As a Staff Air Pollution Specialist (SAPS) in the Strategies Assessment Section in the Carbon Management Branch, you will develop policies and lead the development of regulations for the CCUS Program, a critical strategy helping California meet its carbon neutrality goal. If you are passionate about shaping California’s carbon management strategy and have the drive to lead innovative solutions in climate policy, we encourage you to apply!

The individual in this role must build and maintain a current, robust understanding of existing and emerging CCUS technologies and develop policy recommendations to support the deployment of engineered carbon removal projects aligned with California’s climate objectives. The SAPS will plan, conduct and lead others to complete CCUS Program rulemaking activities and prepare regulatory and guidance documents. The SAPS will coordinate program activities with internal teams, other state agencies and external stakeholders, represent CARB and the CCUS Program at workshops, conferences, and public meetings; and, communicate program information, technical findings, and policy insights to diverse audiences. The SAPS will work closely with section, branch and division management to plan and monitor program activities and will prepare and deliver program updates to agency leaders. In addition, the SAPS will develop and support the procurement of contractors as needed and may manage contract agreements.

NOTE: IF SELECTED FOR THE POSITION, YOUR SALARY OFFER IS DETERMINED BY WHAT YOU INCLUDE ON YOUR STANDARD STATE APPLICATION (STD. 678).  PLEASE INCLUDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ALL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION IN YOUR STATE APPLICATION (STD.678) WHEN APPLYING.

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.

• 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.
• Additional working condition(s): Travel as necessary.