Air Pollution Specialist

Job Posting

Cap-and-Invest Offset Program Specialist

State Air Resources Board

JC-502172

AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST

$5,918.00 - $7,059.00 A
$7,089.00 - $8,872.00 B
$9,158.00 - $11,455.00 C

Permanent, Full Time

Sacramento County

Hybrid

Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) by Mail drop‑off print job save job

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 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 teams established to address policy and technical issues associated with plans and protocols for reduction of greenhouse gas 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, and verification and project audits, and to engage in events with industry, environmental groups, government organizations, and the public.

• AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST

Highly motivated, self‑starting, enthusiastic, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, handles sensitive assignments with discretion, addresses rapidly changing priorities, works under pressure, analyzes data, develops solutions, and presents information effectively. Demonstrated experience in the Cap-and-Invest Program, methane emissions quantification and reduction, CARB’s Compliance Offset Program, and handling of sensitive information are also desired.

• Nearby third‑party parking
• Convenient public transportation
• Gym
• Daycare facility

• The position requires a Background Investigation clearance prior to being hired.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and required documents) must be submitted electronically through Cal Career or by mail. Final Filing Date: 3/4/2026.

Mail address:

State Air Resources Board
Essam Gad
Attn:
Classification and Certification Unit
1001 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

Drop‑off location:

State Air Resources Board
Essam Gad
Classification and Certification Unit
1001 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Non‑operational on weekends and holidays, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Required documents:
Current state examination application, resume, cover letter, and any required educational transcripts.

Rakesh Prasad

Payam Ahmadi

The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religious creed, sexuality, or any other protected characteristic. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace.