Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting a hardcopy application (mail/drop-off), please send an email to Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission.
The Monitoring and Laboratory Division is recruiting for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Air Pollution Specialist) in the Quality Management Section, which is responsible for ensuring CARB meets its federally-mandated Primary Quality Assurance Organization (PQAO) responsibilities. The PQAO is responsible for the quality management activities that support California’s ambient air monitoring programs.
The APS will provide quality assurance oversight and guidance for the PQAO monitoring organizations to ensure the ambient air monitoring data collected throughout California complies with quality management practices, procedures, and regulations set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). The data collected are used to assess exposure to the residents of California and support CARB’s attainment and regulatory decisions. The APS will coordinate with PQAO monitoring organizations to provide overall training, support, organization, and communication for all quality assurance activities and serve as liaison for the PQAO monitoring organizations. The APS will review and inspect air monitoring programs for compliance with the collection, analysis, validation, and reporting of ambient air monitoring data; identify and resolve problems; assist with developing and managing a comprehensive air monitoring training program; review and analyze quality assurance/quality control data; and assist with conducting technical systems audits.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency’s discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards’ (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required.

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense.

• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.).
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter- Please include a concise, well-written, one-page cover letter that describes why you are interested in this position and details how your qualifications, previous education, and job experiences have prepared you for the duties and responsibilities of 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:
In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by the quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate.
CARB is looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with a creative and analytical mind. Strategic thinking, data analysis, communication, and project management skills are essential.
The most competitive candidates will have demonstrated the ability to: anticipate program needs and initiate solutions; write concisely and effectively in everyday language; generate high-quality products in short timeframes; work productively in project teams and individually; communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy; and elicit cooperation from a wide variety of stakeholders.
The most competitive candidates will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills; are detail-oriented; have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; possess strong interpersonal, leadership, project management, time-management, and computer skills; exhibit courteous professional conduct in the workplace and with external stakeholders; and be able to critically evaluate technical data to perform accurate analyses. Knowledge of air quality; air quality issues; air pollutants and toxic air contaminants; California’s air monitoring network; or air monitoriong equipment, technologies, and operating procedures is desired.
Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Nearby (third-party) Parking
• Convenient to public transportation

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov

HIRING UNIT CONTACT:

Daljeet Kour
(000) -
daljeet.kour@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:
Payam Ahmadi
(000) -
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.
Experience and Education
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.
Address for Mailing or Drop-Off Application Packages
NOTE: Applicants 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.
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
California Environmental Protection Agency/State Air Resources Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch/ Classification & Certification unit, JC-470638
1001 I Street, 5th Floor/P.O. Box 2815
Sacramento, CA 95814
Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date. The drop-off location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.
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.

Please refer the Job description for details