Assistant Division Chief

Assistant Division Chief

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• Job Code #: JC-500138
• Position(s): -001
• Working Title: Assistant Division Chief
• Classification: ASSISTANT DIVISION CHIEF, AIR RESOURCES BOARD
• Base Pay: $14,541.00 - $16,511.00
• Number of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. CARB values diversity and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews.

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as the Assistant Division Chief (ADC) of the Monitoring and Laboratory Division (MLD). MLD provides high‑quality air monitoring, laboratory analysis, and data to support CARB’s mission to protect public health and the environment. The incumbent will assist MLD's Division Chief in planning, organizing, and directing the work of MLD's program staff.

MLD's team of highly skilled and innovative scientists and engineers develop, plan, and implement a wide variety of traditional and cutting‑edge field and laboratory programs, including operation of statewide air quality monitoring networks, community and source‑oriented air monitoring, emissions testing, certification programs, regulatory development, and compliance testing.

The ADC will advise and assist the division chief in providing executive leadership to develop and implement policies, plans, and technical programs that produce high quality and scientifically sound measurements to accurately and appropriately characterize air quality and emissions in support of CARB's strategic program objectives related to ambient air quality, community air protection, and transition to zero‑emission vehicles and technologies.

The incumbent will be involved in planning, prioritizing, and managing division resources including budget, facilities, equipment, and other assets. The selected candidate will be highly involved in building and maintaining effective relationships with co‑regulators and stakeholders, including air districts, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, industry, academia, communities, and NGOs while providing leadership and support of the division management team.

The ADC acts as a member of the Executive Staff and represents the Board in meetings with air districts, community members, legislative staff, and other federal, state, and local governments and international agencies.

The incumbent will have overall responsibility for a broad range of general program and workforce management activities, including working with the management team to establish division policies, strategies, and plans. The ADC plans and…