Air Pollution Specialist

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. 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 workplace. 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-527508 Position #(s): 673-710-3887-085 Working Title: Air Pollution Specialist Classification: AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST

$5,918.00 - $7,059.00 A

$7,089.00 - $8,872.00 B

$9,158.00 - $11,455.00 C

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 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 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: Job Description And Duties The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking a motivated, innovative, and technically oriented individual to join our multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers. This position plays a critical role in developing, maintaining, and enhancing CARB’s emissions inventories, which support State Implementation Plans (SIPs), community health initiatives, regulatory development, and air quality planning across California. The Emissions Inventory Section is responsible for maintaining and updating CARB’s statewide criteria pollutant and toxic air contaminant inventories. Staff work closely with California’s 35 air districts to collect stationary source emissions data required under state and federal regulations. The team also collaborates with CARB’s internal programs and local districts to gather emissions data for area wide, mobile source, and event categories. Using growth and control factors developed with district partners and CARB technical teams, the section forecasts emissions inventories to future years to support air quality modeling and planning. To improve data quality and accessibility, the section develops and maintains applications for emissions data collection, data management, and reporting. These tools provide communities, air districts, regulators, researchers, state agencies, and other stakeholders with reliable, transparent, and user friendly emissions data. This position serves a vital function in the section’s work by compiling and performing rigorous quality assurance on emissions inventories submitted by local air districts and internal CARB programs. The incumbent will collaborate closely with the team’s lead forecaster to develop control profiles informed by emerging regulations and new control technologies. In addition, the position will be responsible for creating analytical tools and summary reports to evaluate emissions inventory forecasts used for air quality modeling and planning. The incumbent will also prepare standardized documentation outlining internal procedures for updating emissions inventories and control profiles. Finally, the role involves working with CARB staff, other government agencies, and academic partners to apply advanced QA/QC methods and strengthen the overall accuracy and reliability of CARB’s emissions data. The work produced by this section is foundational to improving air quality statewide. In this position, you will directly support air quality planning, photochemical modeling, regulatory development, community level emission reduction strategies, and project level environmental assessments. Your contributions will help ensure the accuracy and reliability of emissions data used to guide California’s most important air quality and public health decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific and technical background in one or more of the following areas: emissions forecasting, air quality, air quality modeling, emissions inventory development, stationary source emissions, or a closely related field. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, collaborative capabilities, and comfort working with large datasets are highly desirable. 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. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Require Name on SOQ Require Job Control Number on SOQ Maximum number of pages: 2 (Arial 12 point, single spaced, 1-inch margins) Please describe your interest in this specific position and how your professional experiences can contribute to the objectives of the program. Please describe relevant professional experience and technical skills as they are related to the Desirable Qualifications, the Job Description and Duties sections, and 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: 8/25/2026 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). Required Application Package Documents 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 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. Statement of Qualifications - Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Air Resources Board