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Are you a collaborative leader looking for an opportunity to advance housing, transportation, and land use strategies to promote sustainable, equitable communities? Do you want to find a dynamic position where you can use your leadership skills and your expertise in housing and air quality / climate policy and research to help achieve the State's climate, air quality, and equity goals?

CARB's research has found that the state will not meet its climate goals if California's housing crisis continues to increase Californians' need to drive. The Sustainable Transportation and Communities Division is looking for a strategic, analytical, and diplomatic Staff Air Pollution Specialist (SAPS) to help California tackle the interconnected issues around affordable housing shortages, transportation needs, air pollution, and climate change.

The position will require a significant amount of initiative, knowledge, and leadership ability. You will be responsible for providing the Division with in-depth expertise on strategies to reduce climate and air pollution through the promotion of infill housing, transit-oriented or transit-ready development, land-use, affordable housing, equitable growth; affirmatively furthering fair housing; related State, Federal, and regional/local policies, research, plans, and programs; and the benefits that these efforts can have for the climate, public health, equity, conservation, economic opportunity, and more.

You will lead the Division's housing- and land-use-related work targeted at reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution through policies and programs that connect housing, transportation, and land use. Using your expertise and seasoned judgment, you will develop constructive relationships with program managers and staff within CARB and at other State agencies and then work independently and alongside them to provide technical and policy support to CARB and other State agencies. You will oversee or support cross-division teams to identify and carry out strategic priorities and to enhance work in this topic area. You will also help lead and support other agencies and cross-agency efforts. As a SAPS, you will also lead, review, and help weave together the work of other staff as they engage with State, regional, and local agencies on housing, infrastructure, and land use matters and carry out related technical tasks. You will use your technical expertise to assess research needs, supervise research contracts, and integrate these findings into policy and guidance documents developed by other staff in the Division.

The position may also involve leading or advising efforts related to public outreach and external communications; preparing and presenting comprehensive reports; serving as a resource and critical point of contact to the Division and across CARB on these matters; preparing and presenting program issues and policies to CARB management and stakeholders; considering and resolving differences in input from affected governments, the private sector, and non-governmental advocates as well as academics; and representing CARB in public forums. You will be required to work closely with other Staff APSs in the Division as well as the Branch Chief and multiple staff in the Transportation and Land Use Planning Branch to identify projects, develop strategies, review deliverables for policy and scientific accuracy, resolve sensitive program issues with tact and diplomacy, and represent the program in meetings with other Divisions, the Executive Office, the Chair's Office, the Board, CalEPA, other State agencies, the Administration, the Legislature, local governments, businesses, communities, and advocacy groups. Travel within California will be required.

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

STAFF AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-473030

Position #(s): 673-920-3875-005

Working Title: Sustainable, Equitable Communities & Housing Expert

Classification: STAFF AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST $10,215.00 - $12,789.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify

CARB values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the world's most respected environmental organizations. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Join CARB and help us improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov

Special Requirements Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 4/16/2025 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Air Resources Board Lisa Webb Attn: Classification and Certification Unit 1001 I Street, 5th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Air Resources Board Lisa Webb Classification and Certification Unit 1001 I Street, 5th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814 Please drop-off applications with Security Guard located at the front entrance. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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. Other - Cover Letter Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong scientific and policy knowledge and collaborative interpersonal leadership skills to be able to independently complete a range of both technical and policy assignments around the climate, air quality, and public health effects of housing, transportation, and land use actions.

Scientific or engineering background and public policy background are required, with experience in one or more of the following areas: sustainable communities, affordable housing, infill building, transit-oriented or transit-ready development, or land-use planning. The candidate must have established expertise in CARB's major air quality and climate goals; State and Federal housing, land-use, and transportation-related policies and programs; city or regional planning; and how housing decisions impact GHG and criteria pollutant emissions from the transportation sector.

Knowledge of GHG or air pollution regulatory or incentive emission reduction programs, the California budget and legislative processes, economic development and job creation, social justice advancement via housing and transportation policy, land and natural resources conservation, and the public health impacts of the built environment are also relevant and welcome.

The candidate must have demonstrated the capacity to serve as a strategic leader, an initiator, a diplomat, and a negotiator. The job requires a positive attitude, a collaborative leadership style, and an ability to steadily advance complex policy proposals within the multilayered decision-making context of a State agency. The candidate will need to independently work to create and implement strategic plans that link action to outcomes; connect individual project assignments to broader agency objectives; initiate and sustain collaborative teams; anticipate program needs and initiate solutions; successfully negotiate solutions to sensitive program conflicts with tact and diplomacy; lead or develop incentive programs and external contracts; develop and conduct internal briefings; and work well with other staff and managers.

The candidate must have strong communication skills, with an ability to speak and write effectively using direct, concise, and non-technical language, and to develop compelling presentations. The candidate must have a high degree of organization and project management skills, allowing them to manage multiple high priority assignments under accelerated and competing deadlines, be adaptable to a rapidly changing policy and political environment, and be comfortable with a flexible and highly collaborative management structure based on cross-sectional project teams.

The candidate will need to have demonstrated technical skills that will allow them to independently develop new analytical methods with limited data, as well as to provide QA/QC on staff analyses. Knowledge or experience of the following would be helpful: environmental and economic cost/benefit analyses; research or information technology contract management; existing stationary, mobile, and natural source emissions quantification methods; State and local emission inventories; modeling tools for transportation, land use, or energy such as EMFAC, CalEEMod, DEER or similar; mapping and information-sharing technologies such as GIS, Power BI, and Tableau. Benefits

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

Nearby (third-party) parking Gym Daycare facility Convenient to public transportation

Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Nicole Enright (279) 842-9048 nicole.enright@arb.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Payam Ahmadi (000) - EEOP@arb.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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 https://www.naces.org

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

Address for Mailing or Drop-Off Application Packages

NOTE: Applicants must not include Social Security Numbers, LEAP status information or paperwork, Equal Employment Opportunity information, exam result notices or scores, or medical or criminal history information on any document within their application package.

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to the following:

California Environmental Protection Agency/State Air Resources Board Attn: Human Resources Branch/ Classification & Certification unit, JC#473030 1001 I Street, 5th Floor/P.O. Box 2815 Sacramento, CA 95814

Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date. The drop-off location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.

After dropping off the application, please email lisa.webb@arb.ca.gov and mention the JC number in the subject line. Your email will serve as a time stamp that a document was dropped off before the final filing date.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.