STAFF AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST

State of California•Sacramento, CA

51d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mobile Source Controls Division is recruiting for a organized and motivated Staff Air Pollition Specialist (SAPS), to oversee a team of professional and technical staff working on zero emission vehicle regulations in the Testing Development Section. The Section consists of a friendly team of professional staff supporting development and implementation efforts for the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) ZEV assurance measures to help achieve California's ambitious air quality, climate, and environmental justice goals. The mission of the Testing Development Section is to work with the Advanced Clean Cars Branch to foster a sustainable market for zero and ultra-clean emission light-duty vehicle technologies through regulations and market supporting policies. The Advanced Clean Cars II program requires a percentage of new vehicle sales to be zero emission for the light-duty fleet. The Advanced Clean Cars II program also requires ZEV assurance measures, which include requirements for ZEV durability, warranty, battery labeling, and serviceability. These assurance measures individually and collectively support the emission reductions of the Advanced Clean Cars II program by ensuring that ZEVs perform as needed to replace conventional vehicles fully and permanently. Under the supervision of an Air Resources Supervisor I, this Staff Air Pollution Specialist (SAPS) is responsible for independently leading teams in developing regulations, assessing vehicle technology development, and evaluating existing and potential compliance with light-duty vehicle regulations and test procedures through analysis of light-duty vehicle certification data, vehicle testing data, data collected from on-board diagnostic systems, and stakeholder engagement. This position will work collaboratively with Branch staff as the lead staff person on combustion, zero-emission, and emerging vehicle technologies to support regulatory development and implementation of light- and medium-duty vehicle emission standards and associated test procedures. The SAPS will serve as the primary point of contact for auto manufacturers on vehicle technologies; participate in work groups, standards committees and technical meetings; and may engage in outreach events with industry, environmental groups, government organizations and the public. This position will also collaborate with the broader CARB team that engages with federal agencies on vehicle emission standards. If you are passionate about zero emission vehicles, have a strong technical background, and enjoy leading teams, we encourage you to apply! You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

valid California Drivers License (CDL)
Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ)

Nice To Haves

excellent organizational and management skills
strong analytical skills
enthusiasm and initiative
good judgement and tact
keen interpersonal and problem-solving skills
effective written and verbal communication skills
capability to effectively lead, coach, motivate, and develop a team
knowledge and interst in zero emission technologoes, including, but not limited to automotive batteries, electric powertrains, hybridization, and battery electric vehicles and infrastructure
experience with implementing regulations
knowledge of zero-emission and air quality regulations
infrastructure delpoyment
knowledge of CARB's policies
expertise regarding stakeholder outreach
experience with engaging a wide variety of stakeholders
committed to working closely with CARB staff in other branches and divisions, government agencies, industry, university researchers, and other stakeholders
familiar with current environmental equity concepts and express desire to explore their application to zero-emission vehicles
effective public speaker

Responsibilities

independently leading teams in developing regulations
assessing vehicle technology development
evaluating existing and potential compliance with light-duty vehicle regulations and test procedures through analysis of light-duty vehicle certification data, vehicle testing data, data collected from on-board diagnostic systems, and stakeholder engagement
work collaboratively with Branch staff as the lead staff person on combustion, zero-emission, and emerging vehicle technologies to support regulatory development and implementation of light- and medium-duty vehicle emission standards and associated test procedures
serve as the primary point of contact for auto manufacturers on vehicle technologies
participate in work groups, standards committees and technical meetings
engage in outreach events with industry, environmental groups, government organizations and the public
collaborate with the broader CARB team that engages with federal agencies on vehicle emission standards