Air Pollution Specialist

California Energy Commission; California; Remote; USD 66,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Energy Commission in California is seeking a Replacement Tire Efficiency Specialist to join the Fuels and Transportation Division's Regulations and Legislative Unit. You will evaluate new vehicle, fueling infrastructure, alternative fuel, and tire efficiency technologies and help craft cost-effective strategies to reduce emissions and fuel use.

This role may lead a team and contribute to the program's long-term direction through project management, technical assistance,

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the Air Pollution Specialist state classification. Please review the MQs for this opportunity before officially applying.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you’ll evaluate emerging vehicle, fueling infrastructure, alternative fuel, and tire efficiency technologies; develop innovative and cost-effective strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, toxic air pollutants, and fuel consumption; and work closely with tire manufacturers, government agencies, technical experts, and public stakeholders.
• You may also serve as a team lead and help shape the long-term direction of a high-profile program through project management, technical assistance, incentives, policy development, education, and outreach.
• We’re looking for someone who can bring strong project management and communication skills, work effectively across teams and organizations, and confidently engage with agency leadership, industry partners, and the public.

Job description

Help shape the future of clean transportation and energy efficiency in California!

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is looking for a Replacement Tire Efficiency Specialist to join the Fuels and Transportation Division’s Regulations and Legislative Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to help advance California’s clean transportation goals while supporting the implementation of the state’s Replacement Tire Efficiency Program.

-Telework schedule approved for candidates within California

-Salary Ranges:

$5,918.00 - $7,059.00 A

$7,089.00 - $8,872.00 B

$9,158.00 - $11,455.00 C

Final Filing Date to apply: 10/19/2026: Job Posting | CalCareers https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=533516

In this role, you’ll evaluate emerging vehicle, fueling infrastructure, alternative fuel, and tire efficiency technologies; develop innovative and cost-effective strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, toxic air pollutants, and fuel consumption; and work closely with tire manufacturers, government agencies, technical experts, and public stakeholders. You may also serve as a team lead and help shape the long-term direction of a high-profile program through project management, technical assistance, incentives, policy development, education, and outreach.

We’re looking for someone who can bring strong project management and communication skills, work effectively across teams and organizations, and confidently engage with agency leadership, industry partners, and the public. Experience with energy efficiency programs, tires or related products, or customer-facing programs is highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the Air Pollution Specialist state classification. Please review the MQs for this opportunity before officially applying. Link to CalHR MQs:CalHR Public Portal

For any questions about the position or application process please contact the California Energy Commission recruitment team at [e-mail]

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a position where technology, policy, and innovation come together to advance California’s clean transportation future, we want to hear from you!