Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Industrial Strategies Division is seeking a first-level supervisor (Air Resources Supervisor I, ARS I) for the newly established Carbon Management Branch. The position and Branch will support California's efforts to meet carbon neutrality, as required by AB 1279, by supporting and advancing carbon dioxide removal strategies. Specifically, the ARS I will oversee staff in the section who are responsible for supporting the development of nature-based carbon dioxide removal as a strategy for achieving carbon neutrality.

This work supports California's fight against climate change, implementation of the 2022 AB 32 Scoping Plan, and implementation of AB 1757 (2022, Garcia). The 2022 AB 32 Scoping Plan and multiple independent scientific and technical analyses are clear that for California to get to carbon neutrality, the State needs to deploy all tools available to both reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to capture and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) from both engineered and nature-based solutions are part of this toolkit, and we expect increasing deployment of nature-based strategies to support carbon removal over the coming decades.

This ARS I will lead the section staff responsible for supporting the development of carbon targets for natural and working lands, as well as supporting the tracking of land management actions towards these targets. In supporting target setting and tracking, the ARS I will oversee staff conducting carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas modeling of natural and working landscapes and climate smart land management actions. This includes identifying improvements to existing natural and working lands (NWL) models, and the creation of new and more advanced models to better understand how different land management strategies will deliver on the State’s climate change goals, while providing other valuable ecosystem services. Where feasible, the section will also provide information on the carbon sequestration, GHG benefits/impacts, and ecosystem benefits (e.g, wildfire smoke reductions, habitat improvements, water supply benefits, etc.) of nature-based solutions at various scales (i.e., Statewide or regional). The ARS I will also closely across CARB as well as with the AB 1757 advisory committee and other Federal, State, and local agencies to identify policies that can expand climate-smart land management.

NOTE: IF SELECTED FOR THE POSITION, YOUR SALARY OFFER IS DETERMINED BY WHAT YOU INCLUDE ON YOUR STANDARD STATE APPLICATION (STD. 678).  PLEASE INCLUDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ALL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION IN YOUR STATE APPLICATION (STD.678) WHEN APPLYING.

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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 Resource Boards' (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.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The most competitive candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;  strong scientific and technical background that includes experience with carbon sequestration or greenhouse gas quantification or modeling, regulatory experience; the ability to meet deadlines; knowledge of CARB programs and policies especially those related to climate changea and carbon dioxide removal strategies; knowledge of GHG and climate change accounting and inventory tools; planning and management experience on major projects; and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and management across CARB , other government agencies, international groups, industry, nongovernmental agencies, and other public stakeholders.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Nearby (third-party) Parking
• Convenient to public transportation
• Gym
• Daycare facility
• Located near to DOCO/Golden 1 Center

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.

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Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.

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 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other - Cover Letter: One-page cover letter highlighting how you can contribute to the program.

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