Air Pollution Specialist

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The Air Quality Planning Branch of the Air Quality Planning and Science Division seeks a motivated Air Pollution Specialist in the Central Valley Air Quality Planning Section to lead planning efforts in the San Joaquin Valley. This high-profile position will work closely with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, stakeholders, community groups and the U.S. EPA on planning efforts related to unique PM2.5 challenges in the area. This includes State Implementation Plan development and implementation for PM2.5, ozone, and PM10 criteria pollutants, maintenance plans,  analysis of exceptional events, and other team efforts to work toward bringing the area into attainment of Air Quality Standards. This position requires a holistic approach to reviewing and applying air quality data, emission inventories, modeling, and control strategies into the State Implementation Planning process - with the ultimate goal of continued air quality improvements through strong teamwork and collaboration between various groups.      

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

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required.

Beginning July 1st, 2025, per Executive Order N-22-25, CARB employees will be required to report into office four days a week.

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.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• 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.