Fire Emission Inventory Specialist

Overview

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. The State of California aims to maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Applicants will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the trust placed in public servants.

Position Details:
Job Code # JC-505151;
Position #(s):

-082;

Working Title:

Fire Emission Inventory Specialist;
Classification: AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST. Salary ranges: $5,918.00 - $7,059.00 A; $7,089.00 - $8,872.00 B; $9,158.00 - $11,455.00

C. New state candidates will be hired at the minimum of the classification or applicable alternate range. Number of Positions:
Multiple.

Work Location:

Sacramento County. Telework:
Hybrid. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time.

Department Information:
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I‑9 information to the federal government to confirm work authorization. CARB values diversity and supports an environment where employees from diverse backgrounds can thrive. CARB offers modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Department Website:

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking a scientifically capable, adaptable professional to join the Fire Emission Inventory team in the Emission Inventory Analysis Section of the Air Quality Planning and Science Division. The Team develops a comprehensive emission inventory of fire activities across California, including wildfire, prescribed fire, Tribal cultural fire, agricultural burn, and structural/automobile fire incidents. The Team’s data products form part of the official emissions inventory used in air quality planning, exceptional event demonstration, pollutant reduction tracking, and assessing fire impact on air quality and health.

The project portfolio includes estimating emissions from wildfire and supporting related emission inventory activities, vegetation/fuels datasets, and analysis of other fires. The role emphasizes geospatial analysis, emission modeling, workflow development using programming languages, and continual refinement of inventory methodology.

Responsibilities include quantifying emissions of criteria pollutants, greenhouse gases, and air toxics from fire activities; compiling and reconciling fire activity datasets; characterizing consumed vegetation fuels and materials; collaborating with government agencies and researchers on methodology and data improvements; building efficient workflows using programming languages; evaluating scientific publications and new datasets for inventory refinement; conducting data QA/QC; performing analyses related to fire emissions and responding to internal/external requests;

contributing to vegetation/fuels datasets and landscape fire analyses. Other duties include writing technical reports, preparing briefing papers, presenting to staff and external audiences, and assisting the manager with planning and implementation of the Team’s responsibilities.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ is a narrative discussing how skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training and experience qualify the applicant for the position. SOQ documents the ability to present information clearly in writing. Resumes do not replace the SOQ. Applications without the required SOQ will not be considered.

• Require Name on SOQ
• Require Job Control Number on SOQ
• Maximum number of pages: 2 (Arial 12 point, single spaced, 1-inch margins)

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