Monitoring Technology Supervisor

Overview

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Applicants are expected to comply with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, Civil Service rules, and the public trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-505069

Position #(s):

-021

Working Title:

Monitoring Technology Advancement Supervisor

Classification: AIR RESOURCES SUPERVISOR I

Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Number of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information:
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CARB values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the world’s most respected environmental organizations. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Join CARB and help us improve the lives of all Californians.

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The Technology Advancement Section (TAS) is a dynamic team within the Air Monitoring Support Branch of the Monitoring and Laboratory Division (MLD) at the California Air Resources Board (CARB). We are responsible for advancing the science and application of air monitoring through the evaluation, development, and deployment of innovative technologies. Our work spans from low-cost sensors to state-of-the-art instruments, and from mobile platforms to advanced data systems for communication, storage, analysis, and visualization.

Our mission is to ensure high-quality, defensible air quality data that supports CARB’s regulatory programs, public health initiatives, and environmental justice goals. We conduct rigorous field and chamber evaluations, support special studies in impacted communities, and develop tools and methods that are used across the division and statewide.

We are seeking an Air Resources Supervisor I (ARS I) to lead a team of eight highly skilled air pollution specialists and air resources engineers. This is a unique opportunity to manage cutting-edge projects, including the environmental test chamber, mobile monitoring platforms, and the Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative (SMMI), a $27 million contract to assess air quality in communities across California using mobile laboratories and advanced instrumentation.

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team working on community air monitoring, data systems and analysis, and technology evaluation.
• Oversee the design and implementation of Community Air Monitoring Plans (CAMPs), data management infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement.
• Review and approve technical work products including QA/QC plans, SOPs, reports, and procurement documents.
• Coordinate with internal CARB divisions, local air districts, community-based organizations, and industry stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and accurate interpretation and communication of monitoring results to support agency goals and policy decisions.
• Manage section administration including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and compliance with state administrative requirements.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong technical background in air quality monitoring, environmental science, or a…