Air Pollution Specialist

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Job Code: JC-508133

Position Number: -061

Working Title: Air Pollution Specialist

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

Minimum Entry: 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: State Air Resources Board (CARB)

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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.

The Industrial Strategies Division is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to support the Program Assessment Section (Section) in developing and engaging with interested parties on air pollution mitigation strategies for the oil and gas sector. The Section is responsible for technical analysis of community exposure to oil and gas facilities, methane leaks from the natural gas system, and monitoring methods for biogas.

Under the direction of the Air Resources Supervisor I, the Air Pollution Specialist (APS) uses scientific principles and community engagement best practices to implement oil and gas-related programs in the section, including the California Air Resources Board (CARB)’s Study of Neighborhood Air near Petroleum Sources (SNAPS) Program. The APS coordinates outreach and engagement efforts with the public, communicates and facilitates meetings between relevant CARB Divisions, and researches relevant issues to inform SNAPS and other programs in the section.

The APS is responsible for analyzing data, preparing reports, making recommendations based on study findings, and presenting findings to the public.

This position requires strong organizational and communication skills. Additional details about specific duties and responsibilities can be found in the Duty Statement.

NOTE:

If selected for the position, your salary offer is determined by the information you include on your Standard State Application (STD. 678). Please include a detailed description of all relevant experience and education in your application when applying.

Applicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or including an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SQ.

• Require Name on SQ
• Require Job Control Number on SQ
• Maximum number of pages: 2 (Arial font, 12 point, single spaced, 1-inch margins)

Respond to the following questions:

• Why are you the best candidate for this position? Please describe how your experience and education have prepared you to contribute to this role and the section's objectives.
• Provide an example of how you have engaged with external parties to communicate technical information. What did you learn from this process, and how would you apply those lessons learned to this role?

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order 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: 3/1/2026

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 letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or…