Air Resources Technician II

The examination bulleting for Air Resources Technician II can be foud at 3PBCD.PDF (ca.gov)

Are you looking for a position working on interesting and challenging cutting-edge programs that will help the environment? Are you an enthusiastic team player with good analytic, research, and writing skills? Come join a fast-paced, supportive team of engineers and scientists, programmers, and mathematicians working to reduce greenhouse gas and criteria pollutant emissions from heavy-duty trucks.   

The Strategic Planning and Development section is responsible for assessing emission control technology and helping craft CARB's strategy for reducing greenhouse gas, criteria, and toxic air pollutant emissions from heavy duty vehicles. The new ART II will play an important role in expanding California's heavy-duty inspection/maintenance (I/M) program to ensure heavy duty vehicles continue to operate in the field with low criteria emission levels. The successful candidate will assist in gathering and analyzing data, and with developing, preparing, and finalizing a rulemaking package aimed at ensuring the timely repair of malfunctioning trucks emitting excess emissions. The ART II's tasks may include researching various technologies and strategies, including gathering information on the effectiveness and cost of various technologies, the practices of truck fleets and manufacturers, and the characteristics of programs aimed at reducing air pollution and improving fuel consumption.   

The ART II may be asked to summarize data and information, perform calculations, and write and edit correspondence and reports, as well as to answer questions from stakeholders affected by CARB's regulations and respond to information requests from the public. The ART II may also assist with researching information and preparing documents in support of budget and contract planning. 

Administrative tasks may include clerical work such as preparing handouts, arranging meeting logistics, and providing other administrative support to their manager, Staff Air Pollution Specialists, Air Pollution Specialists, and Air Resources Engineers. 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

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 set forth 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 in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods. 
• Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.) 
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.