Job Opening with California EPA Air Resources Board

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Read on to learn about this upcoming job opportunity. Keep checking back on the site for future postings as multiple job openings will be available in the coming weeks:

  • Job Title: Air Resources Board
  • Work Location: Sacramento County, CA
  • Job Type: Permanent/Full-time
  • To Apply: Complete Application Packages (Applications and any applicable or required documents) must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov.
  • Questions? Visit the Department Website or contact Lisa Nguyen, Human Resources Contact at 916-445-5630 or the EEO Contact Lori Lopez at 916-323-7053

Job Description:The Off-Road Diesel Analysis Section is looking for an enthusiastic Air Resources Engineer (ARE) to join a team that creates and maintains mobile source inventory models and provides technical expertise on ARB’s regulated industries. The job is dynamic and requires a self-motivated candidate with the ability to adapt to a wide range of roles, including (1) evaluating industry sectors and reviewing data, (2) leading studies, contracts and workgroups composed of ndustry members and regulatory divisions, (3) programming and model development, and (4) working closely with multiple groups to develop policy and regulatory concepts. The mobile source inventories provide the scientific foundation for much of ARB’s work including fleet regulations, the State Implementation Plan (SIP), the Freight Plan, and the Scoping Plan. Most of the responsibilities require someone who is comfortable being a project lead and guiding a team through a lengthy technical process (or capable of learning how to do so).

Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

Qualifications:In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

  • The successful candidate for this position will be enthusiastic, demonstrate initiative, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and excel at teamwork and coordinating projects with a variety of working groups.
  • Ideally, we are seeking applicants with experience developing complex analysis or models related to air quality, which may include a good understanding of different emissions inventory modeling tools and approaches.
  • Successful candidates should have very good skills in data analysis and development, which might include, for example, hands-on programming experience with database platforms such as Microsoft Access,, Visual Basic, or Python.
  • Lacking programming experience, applicants should be able to demonstrate the ability to quickly pick up computer programs and tasks.