Job Description and Duties

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Are you interested in working in a dynamic environment that combines policy and technical expertise to shape California’s air quality and climate change strategies for aviation? The Aviation Technology and Modeling Section (ATMS), part of the Mobile Source Analysis Branch (MSAB) in the Air Quality Planning and Science Division, is recruiting an Air Resources Engineer. ATMS leads the development of California's Statewide Clean Aviation Initiative (SCAI), which focuses on creating regulatory, incentive, and voluntary programs aimed at reducing emissions from aviation activities. ATMS also leads the efforts of performing research and technology evaluations to keep the agency informed about latest technology advancement in the aviation sector that can help reduce emissions. In addition to aviation work, ATMS contributes to the development of California's on-road emissions inventory (EMFAC) by renovating the vehicle population and activity forecasting models. The section is also responsible for development of the community-level emissions inventory, as an extension of EMFAC.

What you will do:

Under the supervision of an Air Resources Supervisor I, the successful candidate will design policies and strategies that can reduce emissions from aircraft and airport operations. Example tasks include engagement with outside stakeholders (e.g., industry groups, sister government agencies, community members), evaluating technology readiness level, performing policy analysis and evaluation, partnering with other CARB teams on incentive and pilot project programs, supporting cost analysis and emissions inventory development. The incumbent will also prepare technical reports, fact sheets, memoranda, and presentations for management or outside stakeholders. These efforts will require creative and forward thinking to assess technology developments within the aviation sector, forecast program outcomes, and develop policy recommendations on how to shape policies/programs to achieve meaningful emissions reductions.

If you are passionate about shaping a cleaner aviation future for California and have experience in strategic analysis—or are eager to learn—we encourage you to apply!

CARB offers various modern interview options including remote phone and video interviews.

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