Job Description and Duties

The Monitoring and Laboratory Division is seeking an enthusiastic hands-on Air Resources Supervisor I to lead the Air Monitoring South Section. Duties include supervising eleven staff in the operation and development of regulatory monitoring stations located throughout Southern California.

The section conducts the Board's criteria pollutant, air toxics, and PAMS air monitoring programs to provide the data necessary to characterize the nature and extent of air pollution. This supervisor will be responsible for leading a very technical team of air resources engineers,and air pollution specialists by planning, assigning, scheduling, and tracking work projects, providing formal and informal feedback to staff, and meeting with division management, staff, vendors, manufacturers, and other stakeholders to maintain and improve monitoring operations and to meet EPA and data client needs. The position has diverse responsibilities from staff management and development, budgeting, facilities, fleet and asset management to coaching staff with instrument troubleshooting and repair, QA/QC, data review and analyses, procurement and contract management requiring a technical understanding of operation and maintenance of criteria and toxic pollutant samplers and real time monitors.This supervisor will routinely coordinate with other sections in the branch to achieve and maintain consistency in operations throughout CARB's ambient air monitoring network.

This position can be located in Riverside County or Kern County.

Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting hardcopy applications (mail/drop-off), please email Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission

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 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

• 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.

• Must be abel to move/transport air monitoring equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accomadation.

• The ability to climb ladders, including wall mounted rung ladders, to access rooftops.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• AIR RESOURCES SUPERVISOR I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-445962

Position #(s):

673-510-3762-008

Working Title:

Air Monitoring Operations Manager

Classification:

AIR RESOURCES SUPERVISOR I

$11,104.00 - $13,898.00

of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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.

Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position.

The SOQ documents each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Candidates whose applications do not include the required SOQ will not be considered for this position. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

Please state why your background makes you a good fit for this position and describe your experience and role you have/had interacting with state, local or federal government agencies.

Require Name on SOQ

Require Job Control Number on SOQ

Maximum number of pages:2

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: 10/11/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Air Resources Board

Rene Grajeda

Attn: Classification and Certification Unit

1001 I Street, 5th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Air Resources Board

Rene Grajeda

Classification and Certification Unit

1001 I Street, 5th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

Please drop off the applications with the security guard located at the front entrance.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.

• Statement of Qualifications

• Please see Special Requirments Section for further instructions.

• Other

• Cover Letter

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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 successful candidate will be experienced in air monitoring and state of the art monitoring equipment and must be innovative, motivated, energetic, and willing to assist staff with physical work assignments (equipment installations, site moves, etc.) and data evaluations. Working knowledge of the various business units at CARB is a plus.

Candidates should enjoy exploring and incorporating new technology, problem solving, working through logistics, as well as managing and leading activities of their staff. The successful candidate must have a commitment to providing high quality data that meets regulatory requirements. Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and have the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse stakeholder groups including the public, industry, other governmental agencies, and research organizations. This is a job where no two days are the same so the successful candidate must be flexible and organized.

Benefits

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

Sacramento:

• Nearby (third-party) Parking

• Convenient to public transportation

• Gym

• Daycare facility

• Free Parking (Sacramento Depot)

Riverside:

• Free Parking

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Rene Grajeda

(000) -

Rene.Grajeda@arb.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Daljeet Kour

(000) -

daljeet.kour@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:

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.

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

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 the following:

California Environmental Protection Agency/State Air Resources Board

Attn: Human Resources Branch/ Classification & Certification unit, JC# 4459621001 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.

After dropping off the application, please email Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov and mention the JC number in the subject line. Your email will serve as a time stamp that a document was dropped off before the final filing date.

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.