Air Quality Engineer

Job Posting:
Staff Engineer

Department of Consumer Affairs

JC-526830

Staff Engineer

AIR QUALITY ENGINEER I, DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

$6,488.00 - $12,151.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/1/2026

Under the general supervision of the Senior Air Quality Engineer (Senior AQE) and project leadership of an Air Quality Engineer II (AQE II) where assigned, the Air Quality Engineer I (AQE I) performs staff level engineering work within the Program Evaluation and Referee Unit. Included among the AQE responsibilities are technical support for the Smog Check Program, evaluation and reporting of Smog Check Program effectiveness, support for BAR Enforcement-related activities, and support for the development and certification of new inspection equipment.

In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.

• 90% Office Work – The incumbent works in an office setting with artificial light and temperature control and uses a personal computer, laptop, copier, and other office equipment.
• 10% Laboratory and Field Work – The incumbent works in the Engineering laboratory under extreme temperatures (from 35 degrees to 100 degrees) or out in the field in varied weather conditions. Incumbent is required to wear safety equipment and apply safety procedures, stand for long periods of time, occasionally lift materials/equipment, not to exceed 50 pounds, set up and/or operate various machineries and equipment, drive a vehicle, and perform housekeeping in the laboratory.
  
  Oversee and aid in field studies as necessary.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, they must reside in the State of California once they are hired and start working.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period as outlined on  Section 2113 - Personal Leave Program (PLP)  of the CalHR Manual.

The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• AIR QUALITY ENGINEER I, DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

• Job Code #: JC-526830
• Position #(s): -XXX
• Working Title: Staff Engineer
• Classification: AIR QUALITY ENGINEER I, DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
• Salary: $6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A $7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B $9,713.00 - $12,151.00 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
• Facility: Bureau of Automotive Repair
• Work Shift: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
• Work Week: Monday - Friday

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) protects and serves California consumers while ensuring a competent and fair marketplace. DCA educates consumers and protects professionals from unfair competition by unlicensed practitioners.

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