Job Posting: Program Specialist for Natural Resources/Climate Adaptation

State Air Resources Board

JC-141775
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Program Specialist for Natural Resources/Climate Adaptation
AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST

$4,860.00 - $9,405.00

Final Filing Date: 2/4/2019

Job Description and Duties

Are you passionate about managing California's natural and working lands to sequester carbon and support climate change adaptation strategies?  Do you enjoy working with large datasets to support data-driven policy outcomes?  Join the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) Climate Investments Branch to be part of a team that combines technical capabilities with knowledge of natural resources (e.g., carbon cycling in forestry, agriculture, or other natural systems) and climate adaptation to ensure that California Climate Investments (CCI) reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, provide benefits to disadvantaged and low-income communities, and help meet other State air quality and climate priorities.

We are hiring an Air Pollution Specialist to work in the Climate Investments Assessment Section.  In this role, you will work independently and in teams to provide policy and technical guidance to State agencies administering over $1.3 billion (and growing) in funding.  You will also coordinate across program areas (e.g., transit, affordable housing, energy efficiency, and more!) to review data for all CCI programs to ensure that reported environmental, public health, and economic benefits are consistent with State policy and CARB’s guidelines.

In this role, your specific duties will include: develop and/or update technical methods to quantify or evaluate GHG emissions reductions and co-benefits from investments in natural resources and climate adaptation; work in partnership with State agencies to identify existing technical approaches and to develop new methods as appropriate; work with CARB’s technology team to update and maintain a database and online map of investments to provide transparency and accountability for CCI projects; present program information and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to CARB management and executives, other State agencies, businesses, communities, and advocates for community, environmental, agricultural, and natural resources interests; and travel within the State.


Your work will support communication of program outcomes to the Legislature and other stakeholders, reporting of project benefits, and competitive project selection.

For an overview of California Climate Investments, visit http://www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov/

To learn more about quantification and reporting of program outcomes, visit: www.arb.ca.gov/cci-quantification

To learn more about agency guidance and program requirements, visit www.arb.ca.gov/cci-fundingguidelines 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-141775
Position #(s):
673-400-3887-004
Working Title:
Program Specialist for Natural Resources/Climate Adaptation
Classification:
AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST
$4,860.00 - $5,796.00 A
$5,820.00 - $7,285.00 B
$7,520.00 - $9,405.00 C
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Transportation and Toxics Division
Climate Investments Assessments Section

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is charged with protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution and developing programs and actions to fight climate change. From requirements for clean cars and fuels to adopting innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, California has pioneered a range of effective approaches that have set the standard for effective air and climate programs for the nation, and the world.

SACRAMENTO LOCATION: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is located in the beautiful CalEPA building in downtown Sacramento. We are located close to light rail and parking garages/lots. The building includes Golden 1 ATM access, an exercise room, a cafeteria, and an onsite daycare facility. We are within walking distance to many restaurants and the seasonal farmers’ market in Cesar Chavez Plaza.

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

Special Requirements

If required to meet the Minimum Qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to be considered for this position.

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: 2/4/2019

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.CalCareers.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: Gena Harmonson
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:

Gena Harmonson
1001 I Street, 20th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Drop off on 1st Floor, Visitors' Center, hours don't apply to weekends or state holidays.
08:00 AM - 03:15 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.CalCareers.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.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
  • Other - Resume is not required and may be included.
  • Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included.
    Please submit a one page Cover Letter that describes 1) why you are interested in this position and 2) your education and previous job experience that qualify you for this position. 
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 a self-motivated individual with a creative, agile, and analytical mind.  Applicants must have: a scientific or engineering background; experience with GIS or advanced Excel experience (e.g., formulas, data queries, pivot tables, VBA); experience working productively in teams and cooperatively with broad groups of stakeholders; and knowledge of, or experience with, evaluating GHG benefits and carbon sequestration for natural resources or climate adaptation strategies, development of GHG offset protocols, or environmental and economic cost/benefit analyses to reduce GHG emissions.

The most competitive applicants will demonstrate multi-disciplinary experience, which may include: subject matter expertise in natural resources or climate adaptation; some programming abilities (e.g., experience with Python, SQL, or similar); project management experience; knowledge of, or experience with, CARB’s other initiatives; knowledge of, or experience with, implementing regulatory or incentive programs to reduce GHG emissions; strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical issues into concise everyday language, and to communicate persuasively with CARB management, agencies, industries, and other stakeholders; the ability to problem-solve under pressure (e.g., critically evaluate technical data and develop summaries, apply research to inform policy and technical recommendations, and generate high-quality work products, all within short timeframes); and flexibility, tact, and a sense of humor in response to a fast-paced environment with shifting needs and priorities.

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:
Gena Harmonson
(916) 324-3294
Gena.Harmonson@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.

HARDCOPY APPLICATION SUBMISSION

CARB highly recommends electronic application submission for all their JC (Job Control) postings.  For those applicants who are unable to submit an electronic application, they may be submitted in paper format but must contain the following information on the first page of the application in order to be processed and included in the applicant pool:

• The JC number listed on the job posting.
• The classification title
• Current CalCareer I.D. number (from your CalCareer account under the "CalCareer Account" tab)

NOTE: Applicant’s must not include Social Security Numbers, LEAP status information or paperwork, Equal Employment Opportunity information, exam result notices or scores, or medical or criminal history information on any document within their application package.

Please do not submit a second application by paper if you submitted an electronic application.

Failure to follow the application instructions will result in your application not being considered for hire.  

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.