California Air Resources Board
Assistant Division Chief
California Air Resources Board, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Assistant Division Chief
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California Air Resources Board provided pay range This range is provided by California Air Resources Board. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-500138
Position(s):
673-510-3878-001
Working Title:
Assistant Division Chief
Classification:
ASSISTANT DIVISION CHIEF, AIR RESOURCES BOARD
Base Pay:
$14,541.00 - $16,511.00
Number of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. CARB values diversity and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews.
Department Website:
http://www.arb.ca.gov
Job Description and Duties The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as the Assistant Division Chief (ADC) of the Monitoring and Laboratory Division (MLD). MLD provides high‑quality air monitoring, laboratory analysis, and data to support CARB’s mission to protect public health and the environment. The incumbent will assist MLD's Division Chief in planning, organizing, and directing the work of MLD's program staff.
MLD's team of highly skilled and innovative scientists and engineers develop, plan, and implement a wide variety of traditional and cutting‑edge field and laboratory programs, including operation of statewide air quality monitoring networks, community and source‑oriented air monitoring, emissions testing, certification programs, regulatory development, and compliance testing.
The ADC will advise and assist the division chief in providing executive leadership to develop and implement policies, plans, and technical programs that produce high quality and scientifically sound measurements to accurately and appropriately characterize air quality and emissions in support of CARB's strategic program objectives related to ambient air quality, community air protection, and transition to zero‑emission vehicles and technologies. The incumbent will be involved in planning, prioritizing, and managing division resources including budget, facilities, equipment, and other assets. The selected candidate will be highly involved in building and maintaining effective relationships with co‑regulators and stakeholders, including air districts, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, industry, academia, communities, and NGOs while providing leadership and support of the division management team.
The ADC acts as a member of the Executive Staff and represents the Board in meetings with air districts, community members, legislative staff, and other federal, state, and local governments and international agencies.
The incumbent will have overall responsibility for a broad range of general program and workforce management activities, including working with the management team to establish division policies, strategies, and plans. The ADC plans and manages budgets, contracts, equipment, fleet vehicles, and staff resources to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Division. Travel may be required up to 20% of the time.
Additional information is available in the
Duty Statement .
Special Requirements
Require Name on SOQ
Require Job Control Number on SOQ
Maximum number of pages: 2, Arial 12 pt font, single spaced, 1 inch margins
The SOQ must provide specific examples indicating the specific years of experience for each item listed below, respond to each question and be numbered in the same order listed below. Failure to meet this requirement may result in disqualification.
Describe your experience and understanding of the policy issues and challenges associated with ambient air quality monitoring and laboratory analysis to meet community, regional, state, and federal needs.
Describe your experience and understanding of the policy issues and challenges associated with developing and implementing control measures, regulations, and/or programs to reduce greenhouse gases, criteria pollutants, and air toxics.
Describe your knowledge of various state administrative functions, including but not limited to budgets, human resources, contracts, labor relations, and Equal Employment Opportunity.
Describe your experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of governmental agencies, environmental groups, environmental justice groups, community‑based organizations, academia, and businesses. Detail your strategies for cultivating and sustaining relationships with air monitoring clients (e.g., community‑based organizations, local air districts, partner divisions, and senior/executive management).
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 12/12/2025 in order to be considered.
Who may apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application STD 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this job posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose not to apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Address for Mailing Application Packages:
State Air Resources Board
Veronica Sweeten
Attn: Classification and Certification Unit
1001 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages:
State Air Resources Board
Veronica Sweeten
Classification and Certification Unit
1001 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Other:
Statement of Qualifications (see Special Requirements for further information)
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Government Administration
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California Air Resources Board provided pay range This range is provided by California Air Resources Board. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-500138
Position(s):
673-510-3878-001
Working Title:
Assistant Division Chief
Classification:
ASSISTANT DIVISION CHIEF, AIR RESOURCES BOARD
Base Pay:
$14,541.00 - $16,511.00
Number of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. CARB values diversity and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews.
Department Website:
http://www.arb.ca.gov
Job Description and Duties The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as the Assistant Division Chief (ADC) of the Monitoring and Laboratory Division (MLD). MLD provides high‑quality air monitoring, laboratory analysis, and data to support CARB’s mission to protect public health and the environment. The incumbent will assist MLD's Division Chief in planning, organizing, and directing the work of MLD's program staff.
MLD's team of highly skilled and innovative scientists and engineers develop, plan, and implement a wide variety of traditional and cutting‑edge field and laboratory programs, including operation of statewide air quality monitoring networks, community and source‑oriented air monitoring, emissions testing, certification programs, regulatory development, and compliance testing.
The ADC will advise and assist the division chief in providing executive leadership to develop and implement policies, plans, and technical programs that produce high quality and scientifically sound measurements to accurately and appropriately characterize air quality and emissions in support of CARB's strategic program objectives related to ambient air quality, community air protection, and transition to zero‑emission vehicles and technologies. The incumbent will be involved in planning, prioritizing, and managing division resources including budget, facilities, equipment, and other assets. The selected candidate will be highly involved in building and maintaining effective relationships with co‑regulators and stakeholders, including air districts, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, industry, academia, communities, and NGOs while providing leadership and support of the division management team.
The ADC acts as a member of the Executive Staff and represents the Board in meetings with air districts, community members, legislative staff, and other federal, state, and local governments and international agencies.
The incumbent will have overall responsibility for a broad range of general program and workforce management activities, including working with the management team to establish division policies, strategies, and plans. The ADC plans and manages budgets, contracts, equipment, fleet vehicles, and staff resources to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Division. Travel may be required up to 20% of the time.
Additional information is available in the
Duty Statement .
Special Requirements
Require Name on SOQ
Require Job Control Number on SOQ
Maximum number of pages: 2, Arial 12 pt font, single spaced, 1 inch margins
The SOQ must provide specific examples indicating the specific years of experience for each item listed below, respond to each question and be numbered in the same order listed below. Failure to meet this requirement may result in disqualification.
Describe your experience and understanding of the policy issues and challenges associated with ambient air quality monitoring and laboratory analysis to meet community, regional, state, and federal needs.
Describe your experience and understanding of the policy issues and challenges associated with developing and implementing control measures, regulations, and/or programs to reduce greenhouse gases, criteria pollutants, and air toxics.
Describe your knowledge of various state administrative functions, including but not limited to budgets, human resources, contracts, labor relations, and Equal Employment Opportunity.
Describe your experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of governmental agencies, environmental groups, environmental justice groups, community‑based organizations, academia, and businesses. Detail your strategies for cultivating and sustaining relationships with air monitoring clients (e.g., community‑based organizations, local air districts, partner divisions, and senior/executive management).
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 12/12/2025 in order to be considered.
Who may apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application STD 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this job posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose not to apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Address for Mailing Application Packages:
State Air Resources Board
Veronica Sweeten
Attn: Classification and Certification Unit
1001 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages:
State Air Resources Board
Veronica Sweeten
Classification and Certification Unit
1001 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Other:
Statement of Qualifications (see Special Requirements for further information)
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at California Air Resources Board by 2x.
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