State Air Resources Board

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT POSTING

JC-2797 - AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST

Final Filing Date:4/19/2016

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Position Details

Job Control #: / JC-2797
Position #(s): / 673-110-3887-001
Classification: / AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST
$4,343.00 - $8,404.00
# of Positions: / 1
Work Location: / Sacramento County
Job Type: / Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Air Resources Board (ARB) offices are located in the beautiful CalEPA building in downtown Sacramento. We are located close to light rail and offer an on-site exercise room, childcare center, a cafeteria, and Golden1 ATM access. If you are looking for a fast-paced, stimulating atmosphere with plenty of team spirit, then this is the place to be. Come join our team in efforts to improve the quality of California's air and reduce the effects of climate change at one of the world's most respected environmental agencies.

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Job Description and Duties

This is one of two technical staff positions within the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Unit in the ARB Legal Office. Under the supervision of an Assistant Chief Counsel, the incumbent will work closely with the other Air Pollution Specialist within the CEQA Unit and assigned attorneys to ensure ARB meets all requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for all ARB proposed actions (regulatory and non regulatory proposals). The position acts as CEQA lead for multiple project proposals each year, working directly with ARB division staff to ensure that all procedural and substantive requirements of CEQA are met. This includes working with ARB division staff and assigned attorneys to determine the extent of environmental analysis required, researching and analyzing potential adverse impacts of a project, evaluating significance of any impacts, assisting staff with writing technical portions of environmental documents and responding to CEQA-related public comments, and ensuring all project timelines are met. For more complex projects, this position coordinates and manages a contract with an outside contractor that assists with preparing the environmental documents. The CEQA Unit lead also prepares all CEQA required notices, CEQA related presentation materials, and other required documents (e.g., no effect determinations from the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife or CEQA Environmental Filing Fee). The CEQA Unit also works closely with the Board Administration & Regulatory Coordination Unit (BARCU) within the Legal Office to integrate the CEQA process into the rulemaking process under the California Administrative Procedures Act.
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Working Conditions

This position is located on the 23rd floor in a high rise building. Travel between ARB headquarters and other offices (including Southern California) may be required. Must be available to work overtime as necessary and when business needs warrant.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 4/19/2016

Who May Apply

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications. Applicants must meet any Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (Applications and any applicable or required documents) must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account at

Required Application Documents

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

  • State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. 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 - Writing sample
  • Other - Cover letter specifically describing how your education and experience meet the desirable qualifications listed below.
  • 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:

Candidates should have a desire to advance the underlying objective of ARB to protect and enhance California's air quality and address climate change. Candidates should have experience in dealing with members of the public, technical staff, and other public agencies, and should be familiar with the functioning of administrative agencies in State government.

Among other qualities, the most highly desirable candidates will have:

  1. Background experience or knowledge of the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
  2. Experience preparing or reviewing environmental documents, ideally including analyzing the potential for adverse environmental impacts resulting from proposed regulations or plans.
  3. Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze scientific and technical data.
  4. Strong computer, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  5. A demonstrated ability to work independently in handling multiple projects with tight deadlines and to respond appropriately to technical problems.
  6. An enthusiastic attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and be a strong team player.

Applicants will be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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  • Human Resources Contact:
    Lisa Nguyen
    (916) 445-5630
  • 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:
Lori Lopez
(916) 323-7053

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