Air Toxics Risk Management

Do you want to make a difference on how the California Air Resources Board (CARB) protects the health of communities impacted by industrial facilities (e.g., chrome plating) and other sources of toxic emissions? Then we want to speak with you. The Toxics Control Section, within CARB's Transportation and Toxics Division, is looking for a creative, highly motivated, team‑oriented, self‑starting individual to help us reduce air pollution in these impacted communities.

We need someone who will join a team of scientists and engineers working on implementing and developing air toxic control measures (ATCMs) and other air toxics and community‑related programs and projects. The role involves technology reviews for the chrome plating and anodizing industry, performing emissions and engineering calculations, cost analyses, developing surveys and interpreting results, utilizing source testing data and air monitoring, performing and interpreting the results of health risk assessments and other health analyses, and analyzing and advising on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analyses.

The position provides opportunities to collaborate with CARB team members, affected communities, air districts, the Department of Defense, industry, and other governmental agencies on exposure‑reduction strategies, create technical tools to improve the toxics program, evaluate and illustrate reductions in health impacts, and represent CARB at forums and workshops. The role requires working independently and as part of a team, with strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to translate highly technical material for CARB management, staff, government agencies, community members, industry, and other stakeholders.

This position can be located in Sacramento or Riverside County. Applying electronically via Cal Careers is highly recommended. If submitting a hardcopy application (mail/drop‑off), please send an email to  to confirm submission.

Additional information about the position can be found in the Duty Statement.

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 CARB's current telework policy. While CARB may support telework, some in‑person attendance is also required. The positions at 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.

• 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 for site visits, meetings with community groups, other regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and conferences.