Enforcement Air Resources Technician II

Job Description and Duties

The Statewide Truck and Bus Enforcement Sections (STBES) has an opening for an enthusiastic, motivated, and resourceful Air Resources Technician II. STBES is responsible for enforcing CARB's regulations by inspecting and investigating vehicles and equipment to verify compliance. Staff conduct field investigations and comprehensive audits of regulated entities to determine compliance, issue violations, and attempt to resolve those violations through a mutual settlement process. Inspections and investigations may originate from complaints or data derived output.

Under the supervision of the Air Resources Supervisor I, the Air Resources Technician II will assist senior staff in the section with maintenance and repair of Roadside Emissions Monitoring Devices (REMD). Additional duties include conducting background research on owners of regulated equipment, reviewing a variety of audit documentation and conducting field investigations in conjunction with field staff. Finally, the position would require the preparation and mailing of enforcement documents, maintaining records, and gathering and analyzing data.

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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 Resources Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. 

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.
• Must be able to move/transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The position will require up to 25% travel.

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.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

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 candidate should possess excellent skills in the following fields: communication, writing, interpersonal, organization, and field work. Display good attendance and learning ability, self-motivation, experience with Windows operating systems and other computer programs, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Professional. Experience working in the field performing maintenance on equipment and using analytical skills are a plus. The most successful applicants will possess the ability to work independently and cooperatively with other staff and agencies; ability to meet deadlines; follow written and verbal instructions; use tact and good judgment in dealing with people; apply good customer service techniques; and the ability to work in a variety of environments.

Benefits

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

• Free Parking

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 their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.

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Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.

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 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.
• Other - Cover Letter