Forest Carbon Specialist

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Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-498695

Position #(s):

673-450-3887-114

Working Title:

Forest Carbon Specialist 

Classification:

AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST

$5,918.00 - $7,059.00 A

$7,089.00 - $8,872.00 B

$9,158.00 - $11,455.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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CARB values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the world’s most respected environmental organizations. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Join CARB and help us improve the lives of all Californians.

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Job Description And Duties

The Climate Change Program Evaluation Branch of the Industrial Strategies Division has an Air Pollution Specialist (APS) position available in the Program Operations Section for a motivated Forest Carbon Specialist with knowledge of forestry practices and greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting to conduct a variety of activities related to development, implementation, and analysis of the U.S. Forest Compliance Offset Protocol and associated compliance offset projects.

Under direction of an Air Resources Supervisor I, the incumbent will participate as a member of high level technical (engineering and scientific) teams established to address technical and policy issues associated with the development of plans and protocols for the reduction of GHG emissions as part of California's Cap-and-Invest Program.

The duties for this position are primarily focused on implementation of the U.S Forest Compliance Offset Protocol and overarching Compliance Offset Program development. The incumbent will assess U.S Forest Compliance Offset Protocol projects, including forest inventory methods, and assist offset project operators with compliance and verification matters. The incumbent will develop technical and statistical tools and approaches for assessing forest carbon quantification, monitoring, and reporting applicable to the offsets program and other forest-related and land conservation efforts. The incumbent will also be responsible for assisting with the development of updates to the protocol and the associated regulatory provisions.

The incumbent will develop a variety of reports, briefing papers, speeches, and presentations, and will work with management to evaluate proposals and recommend creative solutions to climate change challenges. The incumbent may also be called upon to serve as a lead person for workgroups, technical meetings, and verification and project audits, and to engage in events with industry, environmental groups, government organizations, tribes, and the public. The incumbent may be called upon to assist with review of offset project types other than forest projects.

This position requires development and assessment of GHG reduction measures; understanding and use of technical, economic, financial, and market data; consultation with stakeholders; interpretation and application of regulatory requirements; evaluation of environmental policies; and project management skills. Additional tasks will include preparing briefing papers, correspondence, and presentations to describe regulatory programs, articulate policy positions, and solicit feedback; providing regulatory guidance and interpretation; and meeting with and responding to inquiries from industry, government agencies, and other stakeholders. This position requires occasional travel.