Air Pollution Exposure and Health Science Specialist

Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting a hardcopy application (mail/drop-off), please send an email to Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission.

Are you ready to be part of a team dedicated to protecting and improving health in vulnerable  communities and the public? The Climate and Health Analysis and Library Services Section is seeking a candidate to collaborate with a team of skilled staff to investigate some of the most important issues affecting the health of residents in California. The section studies how exposure to ambient air pollution, climate change, and inequity impacts the health and welfare of California's vulnerable communities and sensitive populations, such as children and seniors. The section is involved in conducting and sponsoring critical research that provides information to help assist in CARB's efforts to protect public health for both communities and residents, including new areas of concern. The section also operates the California Environmental Protection Agency (CALEPA) Library (also known as the Science and Technical Library) and the CALEPA Law Library.

The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert for the public health impacts of air pollution, climate, and equity in California and will help to develop, direct, and possibly conduct quantitative and qualitative research on these important health concerns in vulnerable communities. The candidate will provide expertise on how to include consideration of the effects of societal factors on health outcomes. The results of this research will support CARB's mission to reduce the impacts of air pollution and climate change and provide information to help increase the resilience of California's communities. The selected candidate will be knowledgeable in air pollution and health and equity issues, well qualified to analyze and interpret the results from contract studies, in house research and other published studies. Effective communication of health research results to management, the general public, local air districts and the Board is an essential component of this position. 

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.
 

• 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.