Air Resources Engineer

California Air Resources Board; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

California Air Resources Board seeks an Air Resources Engineer to support the Regulatory Development Section in the Monitoring and Laboratory Division. The role focuses on amending gasoline vapor recovery procedures, evaluating test methods, and contributing to CARB's rulemaking processes.

The selected candidate will work with internal stakeholders and external audiences, prepare technical documents, and may travel overnight within-state as needed to support outreach and regulatory activities.

Qualifications

• Medical clearance required prior to hire.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required with application.
• SOQ must include name and job control number; max 2 pages.
• Describe interest and provide test report/protocol you authored.

Responsibilities

• Amend existing gasoline vapor recovery certification and test procedures.
• Evaluate existing stationary source test methods and develop new test methods.
• Support CARB rulemaking with tech evaluations, literature reviews, emission calculations, and economic analyses.
• Prepare technical support documents and regulatory text.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and facilitate outreach activities.
• May require in-state overnight travel.

Job description

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530421

Position #(s): 673-510-3735-041

Working Title: Air Resources Engineer

Classification: AIR RESOURCES ENGINEER (MAND)

• $6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A
• $7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B
• $9,158.00 - $11,455.00 C
• $9,712.00 - $12,152.00 D

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# 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

Job Description And Duties

The Regulatory Development Section (RDS) within the Monitoring and Laboratory Division (MLD) has an opening for an Air Resources Engineer who will be responsible for supporting a wide range of activities assigned to the Regulatory Development and Program Support Branch including 1) amendment of existing gasoline vapor recovery related certification and test procedures; 2) evaluation of existing stationary source test methods and development of new test methods; and 3) various technical assignments associated with CARB’s rulemaking process such as technology evaluations, literature reviews, population surveys, emission calculations, economic analysis, preparation of technical support documents, and drafting of regulatory text.

The selected candidate will be required to work collaboratively with numerous internal stakeholders (division partners who will provide legal, enforcement, and emission inventory related feedback) and external stakeholders (members of the public, community-based organizations, facility owners/operators, technology providers, consultants, trade organizations, other state agencies, and local air pollution control districts) and will participate in and facilitate outreach activities such as one-on-one meetings, public workshops, focus groups, and board hearings.

May require in-state overnight travel.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. CARB will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take place of the SOQ.

• Require Name on SOQ
• Require Job Control Number on SOQ
• Maximum number of pages: 2

Please include a description of why you are interested in this position and how your educational background and prior work testing experience have prepared you for the duties and responsibilities of this position. In addition, include a copy of a test report and test protocol where you are author.

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.