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Industrial Decarbonization Specialist

California Air Resources Board
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Do you have industry expertise and a passion for addressing climate change? Are you looking to join a world-class program at the forefront of global climate policy? The Cap-and-Trade Program is seeking an enthusiastic team member with expertise in the industrial sector to work on assessing existing and new low-emissions industrial and energy generation technologies and the development, implementation, and analysis of the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reductions programs. 

Within the Industrial Strategies Division (ISD), Climate Change Program Evaluation Branch (CCPEB) has a position available for a motivated Air Pollution Specialist (APS) in the Program Development Section, which is responsible for technical and economic analyses of industrial, natural gas, electricity, and allowance allocation policy for the Cap-and-Trade Program and provides ongoing evaluations for associated strategies, regulations, and programs, including strategies to decarbonize cement use in California and to evaluate and support the production and use of low-carbon hydrogen.

Under direction of an Air Resources Supervisor I (ARS I), the APS will work as part of a highly motivated internal team with a diverse skill set and will play a key role in assessing existing and new low-emissions industrial and energy generation technologies and assessing approaches to decarbonizing the industrial sector and mitigating GHG emissions leakage risk associated with the Program. The APS will primarily work in concert with colleagues and stakeholders to perform technical and scientific evaluations related to low-carbon fuels and program allowance allocation for the industrial sector, and develop, assess, and interpret regulations, policy concepts, and other program-related information.

This position requires scientific and technical analysis of environmental policies; understanding and use of technical, economic and/or financial, and market data; consultation with stakeholders; interpretation and application of regulatory requirements; evaluation of environmental policies; and project management skills. Specific duties for this position include:

• Evaluating, developing, and implementing recommendations for low-carbon fuels and emerging technologies in California’s climate programs;
• Assessing and monitoring industrial sector leakage risks associated with the program;
• Ensuring the quality of data and information reported to the rogram;
• Recommending creative solutions to policy challenges;
• Developing and reviewing materials to communicate program information and requirements;
• Interacting with stakeholders and other agencies to ensure alignment on GHG measures and other activities.

Additional task(s) 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 and other jurisdictions. Especially as it relates to regulating industrial emissions, the APS will consult with local, State, and Federal agencies and international forums involved in GHG and climate policy. The APS may act in a lead capacity or as part of a team, and this position may require occasional travel.

NOTE: IF SELECTED FOR THE POSITION, YOUR SALARY OFFER IS DETERMINED BY WHAT YOU INCLUDE ON YOUR STANDARD STATE APPLICATION (STD. 678).  PLEASE INCLUDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ALL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION IN YOUR STATE APPLICATION (STD.678) WHEN APPLYING.

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.
  • Additional working conditions: Travel may be required up to 5% of the time for meetings and conferences.