Cap-and-Invest Offset Program Specialist

Cap-and-Invest Offset Program Specialist

California Air Resources Board

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Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-502172
• Position #(s):
  
  -016
• Working Title:
  
  Cap-and-Invest Offset Program 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
• Department Information:
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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 Cap-and-Invest Program within the Industrial Strategies Division is seeking an enthusiastic Air Pollution Specialist with expertise in methane emissions reductions to develop and implement the requirements of the Cap-and-Invest Program’s Compliance Offsets Program. Under direction of an Air Resources Supervisor I, this incumbent will participate as a member of high-level technical (engineering and scientific) teams established to address policy and technical issues associated with plans and protocols for reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through internationally linked cap-and-trade programs.

The duties are primarily focused on implementation of methane projects, including the Mine Methane Capture and Livestock Compliance Offset Protocols. The incumbent will assess protocol projects, assist offset project operators with compliance and verification, and perform verification audits across the United States. The incumbent will develop technical and statistical tools and approaches for assessing greenhouse gas quantification, monitoring, and reporting applicable to methane reduction projects.

The incumbent will also be responsible for developing updates to the compliance offset protocols and the associated regulatory provisions where directed. The incumbent may evaluate and assist in the development and implementation of new protocol project types. The incumbent will develop a variety of reports, briefing papers, speeches and presentations, and will work with management to evaluate proposals and recommend creative solutions to climate change challenges.

The incumbent will be called upon to serve as a lead person for work groups, technical meetings,…