Air Resources Engineer

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• Job Code #: JC-504515
• Position #(s): 673‑510‑3735‑044
• Working Title: AIR RESOURCES ENGINEER
• Classification: AIR RESOURCES ENGINEER (MAND)
• Salary (Rank
  
  A): $6,488.00 – $7,735.00
• Salary (Rank
  
  B): $7,428.00 – $9,296.00
• Salary (Rank
  
  C): $9,158.00 – $11,455.00
• Salary (Rank
  
  D): $9,712.00 – $12,152.00
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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The Monitoring and Laboratory Division (MLD) seeks one enthusiastic Air Resources Engineer (ARE) for the newly formed Oil and Gas Emission Monitoring Section (OGEMS). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a ground‑breaking program designed to implement new regulations that ensure early detection and rapid repair of leaks from upstream oil and gas operations—helping reduce health impacts on surrounding communities.

Duties include:

• Applying engineering and scientific principles to determine if emission detecting systems provide rapid detection of leaks from oil and gas operations.
• Communicating the Leak Detection and Response Plan (LDRP) findings to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) management, California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM), community groups, oil and gas operators, and the public.
• Supporting rule‑making activities, such as preparing regulatory language, economic analysis, environmental assessments, technical support documents, and initial statement of reasons.
• Explaining complex regulations in clear, accessible language during workshops, seminars, and meetings with community groups, operators, agencies, and the public.
• Designing, planning, and carrying out engineering assessments of the deployability and cost‑effectiveness of new monitoring technologies.
• Participating in field studies with others to audit the effectiveness of current regulations in detecting leaks.

This position will require the candidate to possess a driver license and to pass training courses (including periodic refresher courses) in first aid/CPR/Fall Prevention and defensive driving, enroll in the DMV Pull Notice Program and maintain a “good” driver status. Additionally, the candidate must be willing to travel up to 25 percent of the time, work in an industrial environment including exposure to air emissions, fumes, heat, and vehicle traffic, and wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a hard hat, safety shoes with toe protection, reflective vest, Nomex overalls, hearing protections, gloves, and safety glasses.

This position will require the…