California Air Resources Board · 16 hours ago
Cap-and-Invest Program Infrastructure Specialist
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$10,521/mo - $13,173/moThe California Air Resources Board is seeking a highly motivated Staff Air Pollution Specialist to work on climate programs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The role involves leading multijurisdictional teams, assessing technical and policy requirements of carbon market programs, and developing strategies for implementing enhancements to the Cap-and-Invest Program infrastructure.
AssociationNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
The SAPS leads multijurisdictional teams conducting assessments of existing technical and policy requirements of current and developing carbon market programs as well as emerging tools that support market programs
The SAPS will leads teams of staff and contractors and also act independently to assess climate programs and tools in other organizations, states and countries, identify opportunities within CARB to apply this knowledge
The SAPS will identify and develop strategies for implementing necessary enhancements to the infrastructure required to implement the California Cap-and-Invest Program
The SAPS works closely with program and division management and presents information to senior leaders
The SAPS coordinates activities with other staff teams in ISD and CARB, with other State agencies, partner jurisdictions, contractors, program stakeholders and the public
Qualification
Required
Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired
Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment
SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position
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
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 technical teams to conduct assessments of program infrastructure and regulatory requirements; and working on local, State, or federal programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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
Resume is required and must be included
Degree and/or School Transcripts
Cover Letter: A maximum one-page (single or double-spaced, 12 size font) cover letter is required and must be submitted in order to be considered for this position
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
Funding
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