Liaison Air Monitoring Organizations at California Air Resources Board

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The Monitoring and Laboratory Division is recruiting for a self‑motivated and enthusiastic Air Pollution Specialist (APS) in the Quality Management Section, responsible for ensuring CARB meets its federally‑mandated Primary Quality Assurance Organization (PQAO) responsibilities. The PQAO oversees quality management activities that support California’s ambient air monitoring programs.

The APS will provide quality assurance oversight and guidance for the PQAO monitoring organizations to ensure ambient air monitoring data collected throughout California complies with quality management practices, procedures, and regulations set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The data collected are used to assess exposure to residents of California and support CARB's attainment and regulatory decisions. The APS will coordinate with PQAO monitoring organizations to provide overall training, support, organization, and communication for all quality assurance activities and serve as liaison for the PQAO monitoring organizations.

The APS will review and inspect air monitoring programs for compliance with the collection, analysis, validation, and reporting of ambient air monitoring data; identify and resolve problems; assist with developing and managing a comprehensive air monitoring training program; review and analyze quality assurance/quality control data; and assist with conducting technical systems audits.

Additional information about the job is available in the Duty Statement.

This position may be eligible for hybrid in‑office work and in‑state telework. Telework amount is at the agency's discretion and is based on CARB's current telework policy. While telework may be supported, some in‑person attendance is also required.

Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense.

• 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.