AIR RESOURCES ENGINEER (MAND)
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 6,488-12,152 / month
Job Posting: Electricity Sector Greenhouse Gas Specialist
State Air Resources Board
AIR RESOURCES ENGINEER (MAND)
$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 8/19/2026
Job Description and Duties
The Climate Change Reporting Section (CCRS) in the Program Planning and Management Branch (PPMB) has a vacancy for an Air Resources Engineer (ARE) position for which it is seeking highly competent candidates with experience and expertise related to electricity market transactions and regulations, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) or equivalent markets, reporting and verification of electricity sector emissions, and/or overall quantification and emissions reduction methods. The section is responsible for implementing the Regulation for the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions (MRR), the program tasked with collecting complete and accurate data necessary for implementation of CARB’s Cap-and-Invest Program, the State-wide GHG Inventory, and other climate change programs. The section is also responsible for developing emission quantification and verification criteria for regulated industries, issuing reporting guidance information, coordinating internal data quality assurance, and maintaining the internal MRR database and the web-based reporting tool (Cal e-GGRT).
Under direction of the Air Resources Supervisor I, the Air Resources Engineer (ARE) reviews, evaluates and develops emissions calculation, reporting, and verification methods for use in a comprehensive GHG reporting and verification program. The ARE provides analysis of GHG data in support of the Cap-and-Invest Program, the COI Fee Program, and the Statewide GHG Inventory. The ARE also works directly with regulated entities to provide reporting guidance, technical support, and oversight. The position requires close interaction and teamwork with CARB staff and management across Branches and Divisions, as well as staff and management from other public and private organizations. The ARE closely interacts and coordinates with a broad range of internal and external experts, verifiers, and representatives from the industry, and is expected to communicate clearly and concisely through technical reports, memos, letters, summaries, and oral presentations for California Air Resources Board (CARB) management and the general public.
This position may require the ARE to voluntarily agree to a background criminal and credit check to ensure the integrity of the carbon market program due to the position's access to market sensitive information.
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 Resources Board’s (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, as indicated on their duty statement.
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.
- Position located in a high-rise building.
- Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
- Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.).
- Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
- Travel may be required.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
CARB values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the world’s most respected environmental organizations. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Join CARB and help us improve the lives of all Californians.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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.
Final Filing Date: 8/19/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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 - Cover Letter:
please include a cover letter that expresses your interest in this position. Cover Letter not to exceed one page in length.
Desirable Qualifications
The candidate must have strong communication skills, with an ability to speak and write effectively using direct, concise, and non-technical language, and must be able to interact diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders and collaborators. The candidate should be comfortable making presentations and communicating to non-technical persons. The candidate must be organized and possess well-developed project management skills, allowing them to manage multiple high-priority assignments under accelerated and competing deadlines, be adaptable to a rapidly changing policy and political environment, and be comfortable with a flexible and highly collaborative management structure based on cross-branch project teams. The candidate must be committed to working closely with other CARB staff, government agencies, academics, and other stakeholders. We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude and sense of humor.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
PLEASE INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE COVER LETTER THAT HIGHLIGHTS YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Rakesh Prasad
(000) -
rakesh.prasad@arb.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Equal Employment Opportunity Office
(000) -
EEOP@arb.ca.gov
Experience and Education
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.
Address for Mailing or Drop-Off Application Packages
Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting hardcopy applications (mail/drop-off), please email Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov with the JC number in the subject line to confirm submission. Your email will serve as a time stamp that a document was dropped off before the final filing date. Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date.
NOTE: Applicants must not include Social Security Numbers, LEAP status information or paperwork, Equal Employment Opportunity information, exam result notices or scores, or medical or criminal history information on any document within their application package.
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
California Environmental Protection Agency/State Air Resources Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch/ Classification & Certification unit, JC-527097
1001 I Street, 5th Floor/P.O. Box 2815
Sacramento, CA 95814
Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date. The drop-off location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.
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 work place. 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.
