State of California
Position
AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST
$5,918.00 - $11,455.00 per Month (New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable).
Final Filing Date: 1/14/2026
Application Methods Electronic (using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop‑off
Position Summary The California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) on‑road emissions inventory work is at the forefront of scientific development and analysis and supports a wide range of policies and regulations.
The emissions inventories and supporting projects facilitate setting national and international standards and serve as the most cutting‑edge resource for information and methodology to understand the transportation sector’s impacts on emissions and air quality in California.
Under the direction of the Section Manager, the incumbent will design, conduct and monitor vehicle test programs and analyze emissions data, evaluate vehicle activity from available data sources, and analyze very large datasets to characterize California’s vehicle populations (including, but not limited to, DMV data). The primary focus is light‑duty on‑road emissions, but the position may also involve work on heavy‑duty vehicle and off‑road equipment emissions inventories.
The job duties require an understanding of vehicle emissions testing, data analysis from test programs, activity data, DMV registration data, databases, and programming using existing software packages.
The incumbent will provide support for future regulation development at CARB, produce documentation for CARB’s regulations, attainment plans, and other programs, and communicate results effectively to internal and external partners, including other CARB divisions, government agencies, policymakers, industry, environmental organizations, and the public.
Successful candidates will handle multiple dynamic short‑ and long‑term assignments from competing high‑priority and policy‑sensitive assignments with very tight deadlines.
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 CARB’s current telework policy. Some in‑person attendance is also required. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. All employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.
Minimum Requirements
AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST – Salary range: $5,918.00 – $7,059.00 (B) “$7,089.00 – $8,872.00” (C) “$9,158.00 – $11,455.00”; New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Hybrid (Telework: Hybrid)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Benefits
Gym
Free Parking
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date of 1/14/2026.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
How to Apply:
Submit electronically through your CalCareer Account at
www.CalCareers.ca.gov .
Submit hard‑copy by mail: State Air Resources Board, Essam Gad, Classification and Certification Unit, 1001 I Street, 5th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Submit hard‑copy by drop‑off: same address (The drop‑off location is non‑operational on weekends and holidays, 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.
Resume (required).
Cover Letter (optional).
Supplemental Application – see the Special Requirements section for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: enthusiasm, initiative, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, ability to work effectively with other staff, and the demonstrated ability to coordinate diplomatically with community, industry, and government stakeholders on sensitive regulations and other programs. Candidates should have very good data handling skills and experience in analyzing large data sets, including hands‑on programming experience with database platforms such as MySQL and/or programming using VBA for Access, Visual Basic, and/or Python, as well as the ability to use VBA scripting to manipulate or access spreadsheet data contained in Excel. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the ability to quickly pick up computer programs, languages, and tasks. Candidates with experience in light‑duty testing are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information Department Website:
www.arb.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Jake Rivas (000) – jake.rivas@arb.ca.gov
For reasonable accommodations during the hiring interview process, request accommodations at the time the interview is being scheduled. For any additional questions regarding reasonable accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position, contact the Department’s EEO Office.
EEO Contact: Payam Ahmadi (000) – EEOP@arb.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice) – TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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.
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$5,918.00 - $11,455.00 per Month (New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable).
Final Filing Date: 1/14/2026
Application Methods Electronic (using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop‑off
Position Summary The California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) on‑road emissions inventory work is at the forefront of scientific development and analysis and supports a wide range of policies and regulations.
The emissions inventories and supporting projects facilitate setting national and international standards and serve as the most cutting‑edge resource for information and methodology to understand the transportation sector’s impacts on emissions and air quality in California.
Under the direction of the Section Manager, the incumbent will design, conduct and monitor vehicle test programs and analyze emissions data, evaluate vehicle activity from available data sources, and analyze very large datasets to characterize California’s vehicle populations (including, but not limited to, DMV data). The primary focus is light‑duty on‑road emissions, but the position may also involve work on heavy‑duty vehicle and off‑road equipment emissions inventories.
The job duties require an understanding of vehicle emissions testing, data analysis from test programs, activity data, DMV registration data, databases, and programming using existing software packages.
The incumbent will provide support for future regulation development at CARB, produce documentation for CARB’s regulations, attainment plans, and other programs, and communicate results effectively to internal and external partners, including other CARB divisions, government agencies, policymakers, industry, environmental organizations, and the public.
Successful candidates will handle multiple dynamic short‑ and long‑term assignments from competing high‑priority and policy‑sensitive assignments with very tight deadlines.
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 CARB’s current telework policy. Some in‑person attendance is also required. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. All employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.
Minimum Requirements
AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST – Salary range: $5,918.00 – $7,059.00 (B) “$7,089.00 – $8,872.00” (C) “$9,158.00 – $11,455.00”; New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Hybrid (Telework: Hybrid)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Benefits
Gym
Free Parking
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date of 1/14/2026.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
How to Apply:
Submit electronically through your CalCareer Account at
www.CalCareers.ca.gov .
Submit hard‑copy by mail: State Air Resources Board, Essam Gad, Classification and Certification Unit, 1001 I Street, 5th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Submit hard‑copy by drop‑off: same address (The drop‑off location is non‑operational on weekends and holidays, 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.
Resume (required).
Cover Letter (optional).
Supplemental Application – see the Special Requirements section for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: enthusiasm, initiative, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, ability to work effectively with other staff, and the demonstrated ability to coordinate diplomatically with community, industry, and government stakeholders on sensitive regulations and other programs. Candidates should have very good data handling skills and experience in analyzing large data sets, including hands‑on programming experience with database platforms such as MySQL and/or programming using VBA for Access, Visual Basic, and/or Python, as well as the ability to use VBA scripting to manipulate or access spreadsheet data contained in Excel. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the ability to quickly pick up computer programs, languages, and tasks. Candidates with experience in light‑duty testing are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information Department Website:
www.arb.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Jake Rivas (000) – jake.rivas@arb.ca.gov
For reasonable accommodations during the hiring interview process, request accommodations at the time the interview is being scheduled. For any additional questions regarding reasonable accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position, contact the Department’s EEO Office.
EEO Contact: Payam Ahmadi (000) – EEOP@arb.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice) – TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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.
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