Research Section Manager

California Air Resources Board; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Air Resources Board is seeking a Research Section Manager to lead a team focused on understanding the interactions between air quality and climate. This role involves research planning, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement, contributing to California's climate goals. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in environmental science, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects.

Qualifications

• Fluency in AB 1757, SIP, Scoping Plan, and climate change.
• Experience in air quality and emissions modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects on air quality and climate interactions.
• Supervise and mentor staff specialists.
• Engage with stakeholders and present findings.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Team building

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GIS

Python

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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-478283

Position #(s):

673-310-3762-946

Working Title:

Research Section Manager

Classification:

AIR RESOURCES SUPERVISOR I

$11,104.00 - $13,898.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - 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

This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

If you have permanent status and have passed probation, you have mandatory reinstatement rights into your former position/classification at the end of this LT appointment. You will be separated from state service if you have not had prior permanent or probationary civil service status. During this 12-month limited-term assignment, you may be entitled to receive health, dental, and vision benefits. You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.

The Research Division of the California Air Resources Board is looking for an enthusiastic, personable, and technically inclined research section manager to guide one Staff Air Pollution Specialist and four Air Pollution Specialists to design, coordinate, and lead research projects that update our understanding of the interactions between air quality, climate, and NWL at the state, national, and international levels. The candidate will work closely with various program divisions and stakeholders working toward the 2045 carbon neutrality target. Duties include research planning, partner engagement, staff supervision, mentoring, report writing, presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, data analysis, and outreach.

Under supervision of an Air Resources Supervisor II, the successful candidate will lead the Lands and Climate Science Section with a similarly capable team of experts with breadths of experiences not limited to data analytics, contract management, ambient air monitoring, computer programming, air quality and emissions modeling, and communication. The section collectively evaluates both the direct and indirect effects of climate change mitigation efforts on NWL in the context of AB 1757, the Scoping Plan, and State Implementation Plan (SIP) objectives, supports the policy decisions related to Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use (AFOLU) mitigation strategies, inform emission inventories, natural carbon sequestration, and nature-based climate solution programs, and conducts research to advance the methodologies for tracking GHG emissions and reductions, carbon sequestration, and other benefits from NWL.

This position is for you if you want to use your scientific knowledge and creative research to address complex climate change mitigation challenges for our future generations!

The most competitive candidate will have fluency in AB 1757, SIP, Scoping Plan, carbon stock, wildfires, forest ecosystems, agricultural burning, prescribed burning, climate change, greenhouse gases, satellite remote sensing, air pollution, atmospheric chemistry, croland agriculture, wetlands, dairy and livestock operations, environmental science, Eddy-Covariance flux emission estimation methods, vegetation fuel types, and ambient air monitoring; knowledge of the interactions between air quality, climate, and NWL; various sources that emit volatile organic compounds and air toxics; experiences in database development; demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills; intuitive understanding of quality assessment and quality control techniques; data processing using computer programming languages (e.g., Python); application development (e.g., Power App); expertise in GIS and source apportionment (e.g., Positive Matrix Factorization [PMF] models); knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations related to air quality; ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written forms; strong visual communication skills; experiences in writing technical and non-technical documents; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to independently complete tasks; works well in teams; excellent attention to details; supervision and mentoring experiences; conflict resolution training; team building; ability to travel.

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

Special Requirements

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. The SOQ documents each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Candidates whose applications do not include the required SOQ will not be considered for this position. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

• Require Name on SOQ
• Maximum number of pages: 1 (Arial font, 12 point, single spaced, 1-inch margins)
  
  
  

Describe your education, training, experience, and skills that enable you to perform the duties listed in the Duty Statement.

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: 6/14/2025

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.

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

Rinporn Chaipant

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

Rinporn Chaipant

1001 I Street 5th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

The drop-off location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other - Cover letter
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SQ submission.
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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