Under the direction of an Air Resources Supervisor I, the Air Pollution Specialist will apply scientific and analytical expertise to develop effective strategies, policies, and technical analyses that support California’s air quality planning work. This position provides an opportunity to lead or support major planning efforts, participate in statewide policy development, and serve as a subject-matter expert on air district planning issues in Southern California. Key Responsibilities include:
• Assist in developing and implementing State and federal air quality plans, including the California SIP for ozone and particulate matter.
• Analyze current control programs and identify needed emission reductions from mobile sources, fuels, land use, and local government activities. Develop policy options for sources where California does not have direct regulatory authority.
• Lead or participate in branch- and division-level projects related to statewide air quality programs and policy. Prepare correspondence, briefing papers, fact sheets, reports, and testimony for CARB leadership and Administration officials.
• Serve as CARB’s staff expert on policy and technical issues for assigned air districts. Identify key local issues, prepare analyses, propose solutions, and represent CARB at district board and committee meetings.
• Coordinate the transmittal of air district rules to U.S. EPA and track approval of SIP actions. Monitor CARB’s and air districts’ progress in meeting emission reduction and planning commitments.
• Analyze emerging statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements and work with partners across agencies to develop CARB’s response.
• Represent CARB at statewide meetings, conferences, and stakeholder events; advocate for CARB’s policies and build consensus when possible.