Air Pollution Specialist

AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST

Job Code #: JC-502618
Position #: -112
Working Title: AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST
Classification: AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: United States
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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Classification A: $5,918.00 – $7,059.00
Classification B: $7,089.00 – $8,872.00
Classification C: $9,158.00 – $11,455.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

The Advanced Transportation Incentive Strategies Section, located within the Equitable Mobility Incentives Branch, is in immediate need of a qualified Air Pollution Specialist (APS) to join a team of professional staff that oversee a suite of incentive projects designed to increase access to zero‑emission and near‑zero emission light‑duty vehicles and mobility options. These projects include sustainable community‑based transportation equity mobility projects and vehicle purchasing projects.

In addition, these projects focus on increasing zero‑emission transportation access to lower‑income residents, including those living in low‑income and disadvantaged communities. This section implements critical air quality and climate change programs, as well as develops policy and educates the public on these important initiatives. This position also works closely with and may assist with related projects across the branch and across the division.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to identify, assess, and prioritize innovative, cost‑effective mobile source control strategies that reduce criteria and toxic air pollutants, as well as greenhouse gases to provide incentives for cost‑effective and equitable approaches that achieve the goals of the Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) and low‑carbon transportation Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) investments. This is accomplished through incentives policy development and the day‑to‑day implementation of projects overseen by the section.

The position may coordinate with non‑profit and community‑based entities, local air districts, U.S. EPA, State agencies, the Legislature, and industry stakeholders to ensure that the incentive programs are developed and implemented with public input considering the policies and regulations set by CARB. This position will be responsible for leading public meetings on political‑nature topics, drafting key components of an annual Funding Plan, and supporting the development of solicitations and…