Low Carbon Fuel Policy Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Revolutionize transportation and become an Air Pollution Specialist with the flagship greenhouse gas reduction program of the California Air Resources Board — the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

The Alternative Fuels Section is seeking a highly motivated Air Pollution Specialist (APS) to work as part of a team involved in policy and technical areas of the program including: leading regulatory changes, analyzing alternative fuel trends, designing provisions to better promote alternative fuels and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) deployment, investigating the economics of alternative fuel production technologies, developing policy to address inequity, assessing the supply and demand of the LCFS credit market, and monitoring the LCFS credit market to deter and detect manipulation.

The section also provides assistance to the other sections in the Transportation Fuels Branch (TFB) and works with the Branch Chief in all matters related to the implementation of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard Regulation. Staff also interact with other state, federal and international agencies to facilitate the development of comparable programs in other jurisdictions. Stakeholders that the section often works with include alternative fuel producers, fossil fuel producers, ZEV infrastructure developers, academic institutions, agricultural experts, economists, project proponents, consultants, and other governmental agencies.The Alternative Fuels Section (AFS) manager is responsible for implementing various aspects of California's Low Carbon Fuels (LCFS) program to promote alternative fuel deployment.

Under the direction of the Air Resources Supervisor I, the APS:

• Applies scientific principles and research methods to analyze fundamentals of fuel supply and demand in California,
• Analyzes the role of transportation fuels-related policies in the context of California’s long-term climate goals,
• Investigate economics of various alternative fuel production technologies and emission reduction technologies, and
• Conduct economic and environmental assessment of fuels-related policies.
• Analyzes the supply and demand fundamentals of the LCFS credit market,
• Supports monitoring of the LCFS credit market to deter and detect manipulation and
• Produces briefings, white papers, and other documentation for use in the LCFS program.

The position is part of a team responsible for implementing the LCFS, developing innovative new fuels regulations to reduce criteria and greenhouse gas emissions, and providing scientific support on fuels and alternative fuels. The position requires close interaction and teamwork 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. The APS may also represent the agency in various joint operations, speak before groups, answer inquiries, and prepare reports and correspondence.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

This is your opportunity to make a real impact on the future of our planet by addressing the sector with the greatest greenhouse gas emissions in the state. You’ll join a mission-driven team working on innovative solutions at the intersection of science, policy, and industry. In this role, you won’t just be part of a team—you’ll be part of California’s climate leadership, helping to design solutions that shape a sustainable future. You’ll collaborate with passionate colleagues, engage directly with key decision-makers, and see your ideas drive real environmental progress.

About the LCFS: The LCFS is a key part of a comprehensive set of programs in California to cut GHG emissions and other smog-forming and toxic air pollutants by improving vehicle technology, reducing fuel consumption, and increasing transportation mobilityoptions. The LCFS is designed to decrease the carbon intensity of California's transportation fuel pool and provide an increasing range of low-carbon and renewable alternatives, which reduce petroleum dependency and achieve air quality benefits.

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*NOTE* This is an open advertisement and anyone can apply. The State of California requires applicants to take the Air Pollution Specialist "exam" to get on the eligibility list for this position. The "exam" is designed to assess an individual’s background, training, and experience related to the needs of the position through an online self-assessment of your knowledge and experience.

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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 Resources Board’s (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.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

• 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.

Special Requirements

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)

Please provide a statement of qualifications describing how your education and experience have prepared you to be successful in this position.

Specifically, describe your ability and experience in the following:

1. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, as well as with other government agencies, on environmental or transportation policies;
2. Working on major projects with technical and/or scientific teams which involve evaluating political and technical tradeoffs between proposals for management's consideration; and
3. Applying scientific principles and research methods to analyze alternative fuels, vehicle technologies, or market dynamics.

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 most competitive candidate will have:

• Experience with Python and/or R programming languages.
• Experience with econometrics and/or statistics.
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills.
• An understanding of quality assessement and quality control techniques.
• The ability to maintain confidential information.
• The ability to set and meet firm deadlines.
• Experience in technical writing
• Cultural awareness.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to successfully coordinate the development of technical work products with others.

The most competitive candidate will also possess knowledge of: California’s climate change policies and programs, low carbon and alternative fules, information technology systems and databases, and zero emission vehicle regulations.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be interviewed. Please provide list eligibility on your application. If you are not a current or former State employee, you must first take an examination to obtain list eligibility.

NOTE: IF SELECTED FOR THE POSITION, YOUR SALARY OFFER IS DETERMINED BY WHAT YOU INCLUDE ON YOUR STANDARD STATE APPLICATION (STD. 678). PLEASE INCLUDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ALL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION IN YOUR STATE APPLICATION (STD.678) WHEN APPLYING

Benefits

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

• Nearby (third-party) Parking
• Convenient to public transportation
• Gym
• Daycare facility
• Located near to Golden 1 Center/State Capitol

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

Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.

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 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
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.