Staff Air Pollution Specialist

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Be part of our mission to fight climate change and lower global methane emissions with cutting-edge technologies. CARB's Research Division seeks a Communication Coordinator to facilitate engagement and collaboration for the Integrated Measurements of Air Pollution Section (IMAPS). This role focuses on communicating the impact and progress of our methane reduction efforts using innovative technologies like satellite and ground-based measurements, particularly through California Methane Research Program, including collaborating with internal stakeholders, other state agencies, air districts, communities, and subnational partners as part of the Subnational Methane Action Coalition.

The selected candidate will:

• Work with partner agencies within the State to reduce methane emissions using CARB’s satellite data. This involves crafting tailored outreach strategies, establishing and maintaining connections, and collaborating with Research Division management and CARB’s executive office.

• Coordinate with CARB’s international liaison to share our findings with subnational jurisdictions as part of the subnational methane action coalition and promote the use of satellite methane data. This may involve working directly with subnational jurisdictions to understand their level of readiness for implementing a satellite methane mitigation project similar to CARB’s.

• Coordinate internal efforts to engage with communities prioritized in California.

• Report on the utilization of satellite data in statewide programs and share successes with other regions.

• Offer technical guidance and assistance to subnational entities implementing methane satellite projects.

• Conduct technical analysis of methane data, both in California and beyond, including data organization, trend analysis, and data interpretation.

Candidates should have strong project management skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have led significant environmental initiatives, preferably related to greenhouse gas reduction. Familiarity with methane-related policies and regulations, both in California and elsewhere, is essential. Additionally, candidates should possess technical data analysis skills and be adept at presenting complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.