Air Pollution Specialist

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.

Job Code # : JC-531130

Position #(s):

-019

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

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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.

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The Air Monitoring Branch (AMB) of the Monitoring and Laboratory Division (MLD) has an opening for a highly motivated Air Pollution Specialist (APS) at our Sacramento office. AMB is responsible for operating and maintaining air monitoring stations throughout California that provide ambient air quality data to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) stakeholders including researchers and the public.

Under the supervision of the Air Resources Supervisor I (ARS I), the APS in AMB will apply scientific methods and principles to conduct ambient air monitoring at assigned sites, in support of CARB's air pollution programs. Incumbents: design, use, and evaluate air monitoring procedures; collect air pollutant samples and monitoring data; operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot air monitoring equipment, conduct and evaluate air monitoring programs;

and understand and comply with both Federal and State air quality monitoring requirements. Incumbents will be responsible for supporting Air Monitoring North Section (AMNS) air monitoring operations, special projects, and stakeholders from CARB and partner districts with process improvements, standard operation, staff training, and technical consultation.

Incumbents may also represent CARB in various joint operations, group presentations, share technical expertise, answer inquiries, prepare project protocols and project reports, and be responsible to correspond both internally and outside CARB. To additionally support the agency's mission and goals, the ARE will work with management and manufacturers to evaluate new technologies to improve ambient monitoring capabilities to qualify/quantify the extent of pollutants in California.

The home office for this position will be in Sacramento, California.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

• 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.

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the…