Legislative Analyst

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• Job Code #: JC-508355
• Position #(s):
  
  -007
• Work Title
  :
  Legislative Analyst
• Classification
  : AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST
• Salary
  : $5,918.00 - $7,059.00 A, $7,089.00 - $8,872.00 B, $9,158.00 - $11,455.00 C (new hires hired into minimum salary of 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's Office of Legislative Affairs is seeking an Air Pollution Specialist (APS) to provide technical support on legislation related to cutting‑edge air quality and climate programs. Under the administrative direction of the Legislative Director and Deputy Legislative Director, the APS will apply scientific methods and principles to perform a variety of legislative tasks related to the review of legislation and the analysis of technical and/or scientific data and information related to that legislation, as well as the advocacy of CARB program policies through the legislative process.

The position will coordinate with legislative offices and state agencies, as well as industry and other stakeholders.

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

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. The SOQ documents each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Candidates whose applications do not include the required SOQ will not be considered for this position.

Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

• Require Name on SOQ
• Require Job Control Number on SOQ
• Maximum number of pages: 2

Please describe your education or work experience involving the analyses of legislation for programs related to air quality, climate change, toxics air contaminants, or another environmental topic.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date to be considered. Dates printed on mobile bar codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final filing date: 2/27/2026.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your…