ASSISTANT DIVISION CHIEF, AIR RESOURCES BOARD

State of California; Sacramento, Riverside (CA, CA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Job summary

The Enforcement Assistant Division Chief at the State Air Resources Board Leads division-wide enforcement initiatives to protect public health and advance environmental justice. You will oversee investigations, documentation, settlements, and litigation support, while collaborating with external partners and internal leadership to shape policy and enforcement strategies.

Ideal candidates bring strong enforcement expertise, strategic mindset, and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Strong enforcement experience and leadership abilities to guide division activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic decision making.
• California driver's license is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and strategic direction for investigations, documentation, settlements, and litigation support.
• Lead planning, organizing, and directing division-wide activities and initiatives.
• Represent the Enforcement Division in engagements with industry, government partners, and the public.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting: Enforcement Assistant Division Chief

State Air Resources Board

JC-531718 -

JC-531718 - Enforcement Assistant Division Chief

$14,541.00 - $16,511.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/2/2026

The Enforcement Division (ED) is seeking a highly motivated and forward thinking Assistant Division Chief (ADC) to join its leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape statewide enforcement strategies that protect public health, advance environmental justice, and deliver clean air to all Californians through fair, effective, and comprehensive enforcement of CARB's statutory and regulatory programs.

Reporting to the Enforcement Division Chief, the ADC plays a critical leadership role in planning, organizing, and directing division-wide activities. The ADC supports overall division management and provides high level guidance to the Division Chief, Executive Office, and Chair’s Office on enforcement program development and implementation. This includes oversight and strategic direction related to case investigations, case documentation, settlement processes, and litigation support. The ADC also serves as a representative of CARB’s Enforcement Division in engagements with private industry and trade organizations, environmental and community groups, Federal, State, and local government partners, and the general public.

Working Conditions

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, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Telework is available 20% of the time.
• 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.
• The work schedule is Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary when the department is mission tasked. Travel, including overnight travel, may be required locally and within the state. Travel between Enforcement’s Sacramento and Riverside offices will be required up to 25%.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSISTANT DIVISION CHIEF, AIR RESOURCES BOARD

ASSISTANT DIVISION CHIEF, AIR RESOURCES BOARD $14,541.00 - $16,511.00 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:

United States

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.

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:

The ideal candidate is creative, energetic, and skilled at working with diverse stakeholders across government and the public. They bring strong enforcement expertise, a solid technical background, and exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities—including collaboration, performance assessment, employee development, strategic decision making, change management, and vision setting. They have a thorough understanding of the regulatory process and how regulations are implemented and enforced. Top applicants work well both independently and collaboratively, meet deadlines, follow instructions, exercise tact and sound judgment, provide excellent customer service, and perform effectively under pressure. Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft applications and able to work flexible hours as needed. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.

California Driver's License highly desirable.

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

• Free Parking

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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

EEO Contact:

Equal Employment Opportunity Office

(000) -

[e-mail]

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 your 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.

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.