California Air Resources Board

ECCD

The Diesel On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Section of the OBD Branch is recruiting for an Air Resources Engineer. The activities of the OBD program involve detailed understanding and analyses of current and future emission control technologies on vehicles to ensure comprehensive monitoring of emission-related malfunctions. The OBD program is evolving to ensure OBD systems keep pace as vehicle technologies change to meet the increasing challenges to achieve lower emissions and higher efficiencies. The engineer will review and approve manufacturers' OBD system certification applications, evaluate the in-use performance of certified OBD systems, and assist with the development of light- and heavy-duty OBD regulatory updates.

ECCD

The On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Program Development Section of the OBD Branch is recruiting for an Air Resources Engineer. The activities of the OBD program involve detailed understanding and analyses of current and future emission control technologies on vehicles to ensure comprehensive monitoring of emission-related malfunctions. The OBD program is evolving to ensure OBD systems keep pace as vehicle technologies change to meet the increasing challenges to achieve lower emissions and higher efficiencies. The engineer will assist with the development of light- and heavy-duty OBD regulatory updates, review and approve manufacturers' OBD system certification applications with an emphasis on certifying manufacturers under the Innovative Technology Regulation (ITR), and evaluate the in-use performance of certified OBD systems.

CO

The Office of Communications seeks a skilled visual communicator with video and social media skills. Work with our creative communications team in a fast-paced office. This position is responsible for creating and posting social media, web content, email marketing, and video content on CARB's website and various social media platforms. The candidate will support the Creative Services section in graphic design and content creation working with highly respected environmental professionals, scientists and engineers.

AQPSD

The Meteorology Section within Air Quality Planning and Sciences Division is seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong desire to develop technical expertise in the data collection, analysis and reporting of smoke impacts associated with agricultural and prescribed fire. The successful candidate will assist in developing performance and reporting enhancements to the Prescribed Fire Information Reporting System, integrating the Bluesky modeling framework used to forecast smoke impact from prescribed fires. The successful candidate will also assist in development of a surface and upper air data access platform with visualized plotting tools for surface and aloft meteorological parameters.

OCAP

The Community Assessment Section within the Office of Community Air Protection (OCAP) is seeking an outgoing Air Pollution Specialist (APS) to support the growing needs of the AB 617 Community Air Protection Program. In partnership with other CARB divisions, air districts, community based organizations, and community members, the scientist in this position will conduct and coordinate various organizational and technical tasks. Ideal candidates will have knowledge or experience in air quality analysis and source apportionment methodologies to support and refine the AB 617 community selection process and community emissions reduction programs. The APS will also be required to develop tools and databases to consolidate and update community specific technical information as the needs of the program grows. Public interaction, policy discussion and professional relationship building with stakeholders while maintaining cultural sensitivity are critical responsibilities of this position. As a result, superior interpersonal, verbal communication, writing and presentation skills are required that will enable the candidate to seek a deep understanding of local community concerns and convey technical information to a variety of audiences.

MLD

MLD’s Operations and Data Support Section is seeking an enthusiastic individual to work as a team member in the section's Instrument Repair Laboratory. The incumbent should have a background in electronics repair and solid diagnostic skills. Using a variety of electronic and analytical test equipment, the successful candidate will perform troubleshooting, repair, modification, testing, and maintenance work on complex air monitoring equipment, instrumentation, and samplers used to support CARB's ambient air monitoring programs.

OCAP

The Office of Community Air Protection (OCAP) is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative supervisor to manage the Community Planning Section(Section). OCAP is focused on developing and implementing the Community Air Protection Program, as directed by Assembly Bill 617. AB 617 is transformative new legislation that provides important new tools to make sure that all communities benefit equally from our clean air programs, especially those that bear the greatest burdens. The section includes a team of policy staff actively engaging internal and external stakeholders on policies, plans, and strategies to reduce air pollution within these highly impacted communities throughout California.

AQPSD

The Central Valley Air Quality Planning Section is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join CARB's air quality planning team. The Section offers an excellent opportunity for work in the development, review, and analysis of State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for attaining federal and state ambient air quality standards in California. This position is detail-oriented and combines in-depth technical and policy analysis, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including local air districts, U.S. EPA, and environmental organizations, and interaction with CARB staff and management at all levels. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with demonstrated ability to evaluate the technical and policy aspects of air quality planning issues and present those findings verbally and in writing to executive management and members of the Board. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills are required.

CO

The Office of Communications seeks a skilled visual communicator with video and social media skills. Work with our creative communications team in a fast-paced office. This position is responsible for creating and posting social media, web content, email marketing, and video content on CARB's website and various social media platforms. The candidate will support the Creative Services section in graphic design and content creation working with highly respected environmental professionals, scientists and engineers.

MLD

The Monitoring and Laboratory Division (MLD) is seeking an enthusiastic new member for our Division Office team! The Division Office has overall responsibility for all programmatic, administrative, and daily operations of the MLD, which consists of five branches located in Sacramento and El Monte. MLD is looking for a dynamic and outgoing individual to provide front desk support to the Division. Responsibilities include front desk reception, reviewing and editing correspondence and reports, scheduling meetings and conference calls, maintaining the office filing system, and processing travel expense claims for the division. You will be joining a team of dedicated professionals representing the board to a variety of stakeholders.

EO

The Legal Office is seeking a qualified individual to provide administrative support and work directly with 24 Attorneys, one Air Pollution Specialist, the Chief Counsel, and three Assistant Chief Counsels. Duties include, but are not limited to, processing a variety of legal documents, preparing inter-office and inter-agency memoranda and letters and tracking Board item materials and legal correspondence.

STCD

The Climate Investments Implementation Section is looking for an energetic, creative, analytical, and diplomatic Air Pollution Specialist. The Air Pollution Specialist will take a leading role as a point-of contact for one or more of the Climate Investment Branch's community-focused programs such as Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities, Transformative Climate Communities, Community Air Protection, or Low-Income Weatherization. Staff works closely with community members, environmental justice organizations, and other State agencies, including other divisions within CARB, the Strategic Growth Council, and the Department of Housing and Community Development.

STCD

The Sustainable Transportation and Communities Division is looking for a Staff Air Pollution Specialist (SAPS) to join the Climate Investments Benefits Section. In this role, the SAPS will be responsible for providing the Division with in-depth transportation policy and funding expertise to address the unique challenges associated with advancing a more sustainable and equitable transportation system and climate-resilient communities. Using this expertise, the SAPS will evaluate existing or emerging State transportation programs, such as the California Transportation Commission's (CTC) Solution for Congested Corridors Program, for opportunities to reduce emissions and vehicle miles traveled in a way that achieves a range of environmental, social, and economic co-benefits, particularly in the State's disadvantaged and low-income communities. The SAPS will also be responsible for leading the agency's collaborative effort on public joint meetings with CTC and the Department of Housing and Community Development to implement policies that jointly affect transportation, housing, and air quality/climate. We are also looking for individuals with knowledge of CARB's major air quality and climate goals, transportation programs, as well State transportation policies and programs, and experience in one or more of the following transportation related areas: policy, planning, funding, equity, engineering, modeling, financing, or programming.

STCD

The Emerging Strategies Section has an immediate opening for a motivated staff person to serve as an expert on housing, land use, and transportation issues. The Section serves as an agency-wide resource for research and technical analysis related to sustainable transportation and communities. The selected candidate will work closely with the Climate Investments Branch to provide technical and policy expertise in support of the development and implementation of new housing- and land use-related program efforts within the Sustainable Transportation & Communities Division that are aimed at reducing the GHG and criteria air pollutant emissions from transportation.

STCD

The Sustainable Transportation and Communities Division is recruiting for an Air Resources Engineer (ARE) in its Transportation Systems Planning Section. The Section is focused on implementing programs that manage mobility through regional and local land use and transportation strategies to reduce emissions. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join in the development and implementation of a statewide strategy that identifies measures to reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desired: Environmental Studies, Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, City and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Sustainable Environmental Design, Transportation, Public Policy, and Housing Policy.

ISD

ISD is seeking a highly organized and responsible individual to join the Administrative Oversight Section team as the Staff Services Analyst (SSA). As the backup for ISD’s Budget/Contract and Personnel Liaisons, the SSA is able to complete various ISD’s contracts, personnel, procurement, and budget processes when required. Serving as the division's point of contact for tasks such as records retention, facilities/space planning, telephone/IT, and time reports, the SSA knowledgeable in CARB's administrative procedures for onboarding/moving staff, processing ASD forms, and working with staff from other divisions.

ASD

If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and being part of an excellent team, the Human Resources Branch may be the place for you! The Classification and Performance Management Unit is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic professional to join its team.

ASD

If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and being part of an excellent team, the Human Resources Branch may be the place for you! The Classification and Performance Management Unit is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic professional to join its team.

ASD

If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and being part of an excellent team, the Human Resources Branch may be the place for you! The Position Control unit is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic professional to join its team.