Air Pollution Specialist

The Atmospheric Modeling and Support Section (AMS) is seeking a motivated Air Pollution Specialist (APS) to support the development of emission inventories that are used for air quality modeling of criteria pollutants and toxic air contaminants in in California.

The AMS Section is responsible for preparing spatially, temporally, and size-resolved emission inventories, as well as conducting air quality modeling studies and providing technical support using sound science for statewide regulatory and policy programs.  The Section works with and supports a broad range of internal and external scientists, engineers, and policymakers. The Section is comprised of engineers and scientists who use state-of-science computer models, computer systems, and computer software (including programming and scripting with application/development software). The duties of the Section broadly fall into the following areas: 1) the development of quality-assured gridded emission inventories for air quality modeling; 2) coordination with other sections and air quality districts on the development of emission targets for State Implementation Plans; and 3) development of metrics and procedures to assess the emission inventories and input parameters for meteorological and air quality models.

For this vacancy we need someone with expertise in preparing gridded emission inventories for regional air quality modeling as well as preparing inventories for dispersion modeling of Toxic Air Contaminants. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with the SMOKE emissions processing system and enjoy working with large datasets and perform quality control and quality assurance of processing and post processing o those datasets. More details of the specific duties for this position can be found on the duty statement.

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, as indicated on their duty statement.
 

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• 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.
• Travel may be required.