Air Resources Supervisor I

The Industrial Strategies Division of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Air Resources Supervisor I (ARS I) to lead the Fuels Specifications Section (FSS) within the Oil and Gas and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Branch.

The FSS is responsible for developing and implementing California’s new regulation to authorize 15% ethanol blending (E15) in gasoline, one of the most significant updates to California’s fuel specifications in decades. This section evaluates emissions and potential impacts from increased ethanol use, ensures consistency with the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and other CARB programs, and provides technical support across CARB divisions and to external stakeholders.

As the ARS I, you will supervise a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and specialists who conduct technical analyses, develop regulations, and engage stakeholders in the development and implementation of fuels programs. You will play a pivotal role in guiding the E15 rulemaking and implementation, ensuring California maintains a reliable fuel supply while meeting air quality and climate goals.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and direct staff responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the E15 regulation and other fuel specification programs.
• Oversee technical and regulatory analyses, including emissions modeling, feasibility studies, and regulatory impact assessments.
• Coordinate closely with internal CARB divisions, CalEPA, other State and federal agencies, industry, and stakeholders to ensure alignment of fuels policies and strategies.
• Represent CARB in high-profile public workshops, hearings, and interagency discussions related to fuels and ethanol blending.
• Provide briefings, reports, and policy recommendations to CARB leadership and the Executive Office on fuels-related issues.

This position requires a unique blend of technical knowledge, supervisory skills, and policy expertise to oversee programs at the intersection of fuel supply, public health, and climate policy.

NOTE: If selected for the position, your salary offer is determined by the information you include on your Standard State Application (STD. 678). Please include a detailed description of all relevant experience and education in your application when applying.

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, as indicated on their duty statement.

• 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.