Cap-and-Invest Offset Program Specialist

Job Posting:
Cap-and-Invest Offset Program Specialist

State Air Resources Board

Classification: AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST

Salary: $5,918.00 – $11,455.00 per Month (new to state minimum salary or alternate range)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Telework:
Hybrid (subject to telework eligibility and agency policy)

Number of positions:
Multiple

• Develop and implement requirements of the Cap-and-Invest Program’s Compliance Offsets Program.
• Participate as a member of high‑level technical teams addressing policy and technical issues associated with methane emission reductions via cap‑and‑trade programs.
• Implement methane projects, including Mine Methane Capture and Livestock Compliance Offset Protocols.
• Assess protocol projects, assist offset project operators with compliance and verification, and perform verification audits across the United States.
• Develop technical and statistical tools and approaches for greenhouse gas quantification, monitoring, and reporting applicable to methane reduction projects.
• Develop updates to compliance offset protocols and associated regulatory provisions.
• Evaluate and assist in the development and implementation of new protocol project types.
• Produce reports, briefing papers, speeches, and presentations; evaluate proposals and recommend solutions to climate‑change challenges.
• Serve as lead person for work groups, technical meetings, audits, and engage with industry, environmental groups, government organizations, and the public.

• AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST classification with relevant experience.
• Background investigation clearance required prior to hiring.
• Knowledge of Cap-and‑Invest Program or other climate regulations preferred.
• Experience with methane emissions quantification and reduction efforts.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential assignments with diplomacy.
• Self‑starting, highly motivated, and capable of working under pressure.
• Experience with CARB’s Compliance Offset Program highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a highly public setting and maintain confidentiality.

• Benefit information available on CalHR and CalPERS websites.
• Nearby parking, convenient public transportation, gym, daycare facility.

• Hybrid in‑office and telework possible; telework subject to policy.
• High‑rise building location; stationary office work for extended periods; controlled environment.
• Daily use of computer, office equipment, and telephone.
• Travel may be required.

Submit a completed application package (STD 678 and required documents) electronically via Cal Career Account or by mail to:

• State Air Resources Board, Essam Gad, Attn:
  Classification and Certification Unit, 1001 I Street, 5th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814

Drop‑off location hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM, non‑operational weekends and holidays.

All required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date:
January 11, 2026.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring process must request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling.

• Department Website:
• Hiring Unit Contact:
  Rakesh Prasad (000) –
• EEO Contact:
  Payam Ahmadi (279) 208‑7110,
• California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice)

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Illicit drug use is inconsistent with the law of the State and the rules governing Civil Service.