Job Posting: Air Resources Engineer

State Air Resources Board

JC-108773
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Air Resources Engineer
AIR RESOURCES ENGINEER (MAND)

$5,098.00 - $9,548.00

Final Filing Date: 5/25/2018

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for an opportunity to work on challenging technical projects that will improve our understanding of the relationships between air quality, emissions, and meteorology?  Would you like to work on team projects that require creative thinking and problem solving?  If so, then we have an excellent career opportunity for you in the Air Quality and Statistical Studies Section!  The Section provides technical assistance and statistical support in several specialized areas including: understanding and evaluating the interactions that occur between meteorological parameters, volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions, and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions to form air pollutants; evaluating the representativeness of meteorological periods for use in State Implementation Planning; evaluation and presentation of air quality data and trends; evaluating the effects of regulations on air quality; and enhancing and maintaining comprehensive state-of-the-art air quality databases including the Aerometric Data Analysis & Management (ADAM) system and the Air Quality and Meteorological Information System (AQMIS).  Clients include other ARB staff and management, districts, Cal/EPA, industry, and consultants.  

Specific Duties: Work with a team of scientists to develop, implement, and apply advanced statistical techniques for all of the above tasks, including working with the ADAM team in the redesign, enhancement, implementation, and management of the air quality data system, providing corroborative analyses to support State Implementation Plans and air quality modeling, providing graphical and programming support to facilitate the display and analysis of air quality and meteorological data in AQMIS; utilizing state-of-the-science understanding to investigate the causes of air quality exceedances and issues; and interacting with local air pollution districts as well as stakeholder technical committees to develop and review data analysis projects.  These duties require close interaction and teamwork with a broad range of internal and external scientists, researchers, engineers, and policymakers.

 

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-108773
Position #(s):
673-710-3735-046
Working Title:
Air Resources Engineer
Classification:
AIR RESOURCES ENGINEER (MAND)
$5,098.00 - $6,078.00 A
$5,837.00 - $7,303.00 B
$7,196.00 - $9,000.00 C
$7,631.00 - $9,548.00 D
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information


 
Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov

Special Requirements

The language under the who may apply section of this bulletin is standard template language that cannot be altered.  However, for this vacancy, ARB will not consider Training and Development assignments.

 

Application Instructions

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: 5/25/2018

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.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Air Resources Board
Attn: Darneka Lewis
1001 I Street, 20th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Darneka Lewis
1001 I Street, 20th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Documents

Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Other -

    Please include a concise, well-written one page cover letter that describes your interest in this position, as well as relevant background and experience.  This letter will be used for interview screening in addition to your application and resume.

     
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable 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:

We are looking for an individual with a strong background in air quality, engineering, physical sciences, or computer science; strong verbal and written language skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; a strong mathematical foundation; and a demonstrated ability to write programming code that correctly handles complex logical and mathematical problems.  Candidates must be able to apply knowledge of computer data base principles to design, develop, maintain, and enhance the Aerometric Data Analysis and Management (ADAM) data base – ADAM is ARB’s official and regulatory air quality database.  Highly desirable qualifications include: experience with computer programming, such as C++, Java, PHP, Python, or SQL; capability to work successfully across multiple platforms including Windows, Linux, etc.; knowledge of basic air pollution chemistry and atmospheric processes; an ability to draw sound technical conclusions; an ability to work with the team on investigating the relationships between air quality, emissions, and meteorology; and an ability to digest results from highly scientific studies and to summarize and interpret those results and their implications for all levels of management, as well as stakeholders.  Highly desirable personal characteristics include demonstrated abilities to self-motivate while working independently, to productively contribute as part of a team, to determine the best strategies to meet new and challenging work assignments, and to relate well with a wide variety of people.

 

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Christine Seghers
(916) 323-4957
cseghers@arb.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Beverly Bueno
(916) 323-7053
EEOP@arb.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.