Air Resources Supervisor

Job Title

Manager of Nature‑Based Strategies

Permanent, Full Time

State Air Resources Board

Sacramento County, Hybrid (in‑office and telework) – Employees in CA only
Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework.

$11,437.00 – $14,315.00 per month (minimum salary for new‑to‑state candidates)

• Electronic (Cal Career Account)
• By Mail (printing and mailing job)
• Drop‑off

The Industrial Strategies Division is seeking a first‑level supervisor (Air Resources Supervisor I) for the newly established Carbon Management Branch. The position supports California’s carbon neutrality goals (AB 1279) by focusing on nature‑based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies. The ARS I will lead staff responsible for:

• Developing carbon targets for natural and working lands.
• Tracking land‑management actions toward these targets.
• Overseeing staff conducting carbon sequestration and GHG modeling of natural and working landscapes.
• Identifying improvements to existing natural and working lands models and creating advanced models.
• Providing information on carbon sequestration, GHG benefits, and ecosystem benefits of nature‑based solutions.
• Collaborating with CARB, the AB 1757 advisory committee, and other agencies to expand climate‑smart land‑management policies.

Minimum qualifications are detailed in the Class Specification (Air Resources Supervisor I). Experience and education must be listed on STD 678.

• Parking (third‑party), public transportation convenience, gym, daycare, proximity to DOCO/Golden 1 Center.
• Benefit information is available via CalHR and CalPERS websites.

Submit complete application packages (STD 678, resume, transcripts, cover letter) by the final filing date, 1/7/2026. Applications may be submitted electronically via Cal Career or by mail/drop‑off to the State Air Resources Board as listed.

• Hiring Unit Contact: Rakesh Prasad – email:
• EEO Contact: Payam Ahmadi – phone: (279) 208‑7110, email:

The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, national origin, and other protected characteristics.

Background investigation clearance is required before hire.