California Air Resources Board · 5 hours ago
LCFS Staff Policy Lead
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$10,521/mo - $13,173/moCalifornia Air Resources Board is seeking a highly motivated and experienced technical principal to serve as the LCFS Staff Policy Lead. The role involves leading policy and technical areas of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard program, focusing on regulatory changes, alternative fuel trends, and the economics of alternative fuel production technologies.
AssociationNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Developing policy recommendations and analyzing policy concepts, and at times, briefing senior CARB leadership of the findings
Representing CARB in external-facing presentations, workshops, and meetings related to policy aspects of the LCFS
Coordinating rulemaking efforts and leading major projects, and developing recommendations for policies consistent with State and program goals
Overseeing modeling efforts to evaluate the feasibility, cost effectiveness, environmental impacts, sustainability and socio-economic impacts of various policy concepts
Supporting implementation of the LCFS, including reviewing new, innovative, and complex fuel pathway applications in the LCFS
Successfully communicating the success and benefits of the program to external stakeholders, including other jurisdictions
Closely interacting with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including other California Air Resources Board (CARB) divisions, government agencies, policymakers, industry, environmental organizations, and the public to support CARB’s clean air goals
Representing the agency in various joint operations, speak before groups, answer inquiries, and prepare reports and correspondence
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 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
Require Name on SOQ
Require Job Control Number on SOQ
Maximum number of pages: 2 (Arial 12 point, single spaced, 1-inch margins)
Describe your ability and experience in the following: Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, as well as with other government agencies, on environmental policies; Leading major projects with technical and/or scientific teams which involve evaluating political and technical tradeoffs between proposals for management's consideration; and Working on local, State, federal, or international programs to support adoption of clean transportation fuels
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered
Final Filing Date: 2/12/2026
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)
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
Degree and/or School Transcripts
Other - Cover Letter
Statement of Qualifications - Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission
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
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.
Founded in 1963
1001-5000 employees
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