California Air Resources Board · 3 days ago
Assistant Division Chief
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is a respected environmental organization seeking a dynamic leader for the position of Assistant Division Chief of the Monitoring and Laboratory Division. The role involves assisting in the planning, organizing, and directing of high-quality air monitoring and laboratory analysis efforts to protect public health and the environment.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Assist MLD's Division Chief in planning, organizing, and directing the work of MLD's program staff
Advise and assist the division chief in providing executive leadership to develop and implement policies, plans, and technical programs
Be involved in the planning, prioritizing, and management of division resources including budget, facilities, equipment, and other assets
Build and maintain effective relationships with co-regulators and stakeholders, including air districts, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, industry, academia, communities, and NGOs
Act as a member of the Executive Staff and represent the Board in meetings with air districts, community members, legislative staff, and other federal, state, and local governments and international agencies
Establish Division policies, strategies, and plans in collaboration with the management team
Plan and manage budgets, contracts, equipment, fleet vehicles, and staff resources to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Division
Qualification
Required
Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment
The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position
The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing
CARB will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application
Resumes do not take place of the SOQ
Require Name on SOQ
Require Job Control Number on SOQ
Maximum number of pages: 2, Arial 12 pt font, single spaced, 1 inch margins
The SOQ must provide specific examples indicating the specific years of experience for each item listed below
Describe your experience and understanding of the policy issues and challenges associated with ambient air quality monitoring and laboratory analysis to meet community, regional, state, and federal needs
Describe your experience and understanding of the policy issues and challenges associated with developing and implementing control measures, regulations, and/or programs to reduce greenhouse gases, criteria pollutants, and air toxics
Describe your knowledge of the various state administrative functions, including not not limited to budgets, human resources, contracts, labor relations, and Equal Employment Opportunity
Describe your experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of governmental agencies, environmental groups, environmental justice groups, community-based organizations, academia, and businesses
Detail your strategies for cultivating and sustaining relationships with air monitoring clients (e.g., community-based organizations, local air districts, partner divisions, and senior/executive management)
Company
California Air Resources Board
Agency charged with protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution & developing programs & actions to fight climate change.
Funding
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