Job Posting: Air Pollution Specialist

State Air Resources Board

JC-109239
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Air Pollution Specialist
AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST

$4,651.00 - $9,000.00

Final Filing Date: 7/23/2018

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Assistant Executive Officer, the Air Pollution Specialist (APS) will Coordinate within CARB and with external governmental agencies to implement and promote CARB's environmental justice program efforts. Efficiently and effectively coordinate EJ efforts and programs across divisions and clearly communicate program status and outcomes internally and externally.  Work independently and in teams to establish policies, procedures, and tools, based on scientific and technical analysis, that will help prioritize EJ principles and ensure program information and project data are transparent, accurate, and easily understood.  Provide specialized air pollution expertise in project planning and the determination of the scope of available solutions and the associated regulatory requirements involving control system instrumentation, tests, and methods for community air monitoring and direct air pollution reductions .

The APS will also a
ttend and participate in Board meetings and legislative hearings, public meetings, and in-person meetings on EJ and division-wide issues.

The APS will work with divisions to ensure EJ priorities are considered and addressed, to fullest extent possible, during development and implementation, amendments, reporting and tracking of EJ's efforts. Develop and deliver boardwide training to better integrate EJ considerations into ARB communications, regulatory prioritization, regulatory development and implementation efforts, and other appropriate duties, as required.  Form and maintain effective relationships with EJ stakeholders, and enhance communication between external EJ stakeholders and ARB program staff. Negotiate with these groups as needed.




Occasional travel is required.

    

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-109239
Position #(s):
673-110-3887-XXX
Working Title:
Air Pollution Specialist
Classification:
AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST
$4,651.00 - $5,546.00 A
$5,569.00 - $6,971.00 B
$7,196.00 - $9,000.00 C
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is to promote and protect public health, welfare and ecological resources through the effective and efficient reduction of air pollutants while reocnizing and considering the effects of the economy and the State.The Environmental Justice (EJ) section is responsible for the development and implementation CARBs of EJ program and policy efforts, agency wide.
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: 7/23/2018

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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 Package Documents

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

  • Current version of the 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 and how you can contribute to CARB’s Environmental Justice Unit. 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:

Successful candidates for this position will be personable, possess strong technical and communication skills, demonstrate independent initiative, quick thinking, and problem-solving skills, be able to critically evaluate various forms of data, exhibit flexibility in their role within the program, possess strong public speaking skills, and work effectively in a team setting.  Candidates should also have experience leading the development of new projects, working with the public and government agencies, and working in a team environment to improve programs and systems and provide constructive review of policy and technical products from other staff members or program partners.  The most competitive applicants will have the demonstrated ability to anticipate program needs and initiate solutions, write concisely and effectively in everyday language, communicate persuasively with agency, industry and community members, critically evaluate technical data and perform accurate analyses with limited information, generate high-quality products in short timeframes, and work productively in project teams, both as a team member and a team leader.

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.