What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT DIVISION CHIEF, AIR RESOURCES BOARD position at State Air Resources Board?
This job opportunity will remain open until filled, with the following cut-off date. If the department receives a sufficient number of qualified applicants, the opportunity may close on May 15, 2026. If the advertisement is closed on May 15, 2026, no further applications will be accepted for this opportunity.
May 15, 2026
The Sustainable Transportation and Communities Division (STCD) uses multi-disciplinary teams to integrate research, transportation and land use planning, regulations, and incentives to foster sustainable communities that provide a range of affordable housing and transportation options that reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), decarbonize the built environment, and meet community needs in a manner that promotes equity, access to opportunity, and community resiliency.
The Division embraces a range of programmatically and politically challenging policy objectives, including building decarbonization and vehicle miles traveled reduction. Our work affects the lives of everyday Californians and creates policy frameworks that other states, the nation, and other countries seek to follow. Key to STCD’s success is building capabilities in new policy areas such as housing, land use planning, and new mobility; effectively integrating expertise across its three branches; thinking creatively beyond CARB’s traditional programmatic levers and legal authorities; and strong collaboration across CARB and with agencies at all levels of government.
The Assistant Division Chief assists with leading the development, implementation, and overall direction of programs and policies within the Division; determining Division policies and procedures; obtaining, monitoring, and allocating personnel resources and funding within the Division; and advancing the Division’s work through communicating, coordinating, and where necessary negotiating with other divisions, the Executive Office, other agencies at all levels of government, academic and non-governmental partners, regulated parties, communities, advocates and other stakeholders, and members of the public, among other duties.
You will find additional information about the job 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 the California Air Resources Boards' (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 in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)
Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ASSISTANT DIVISION CHIEF, AIR RESOURCES BOARD
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-516436
Position #(s):
673-920-3878-001
Working Title:
ASSISTANT DIVISION CHIEF, AIR RESOURCES BOARD
Classification:
ASSISTANT DIVISION CHIEF, AIR RESOURCES BOARD
$14,541.00 - $16,511.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
CalEPA 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. CalEPA believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the world’s most respected environmental organizations. CalEPA offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Join CalEPA and help us improve the lives of all Californians.
Applicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or including an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SQ.
Require Name on SQ
Require Job Control Number on SQ
Maximum number of pages: 3
Describe your experience and knowledge leading large, multi-disciplinary teams responsible for developing and implementing complex policies and programs, including setting a vision, empowering your team, establishing communication protocols, and managing personnel, workload, and budget.
Describe your knowledge and experience developing and implementing a variety of emission reduction measures (including regulations, credit mechanisms and/or incentives) to address criteria pollutants, air toxics, diesel particulate matter, and/or greenhouse gases.
Describe your knowledge and experience fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. How has this understanding helped you achieve more equitable programmatic outcomes?
Please describe your vision for how the Assistant Division Chief and Division Chief would share the work of the Division Office, and describe your ideal relationship with the Division Chief and how you would go about helping to build that relationship.
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 be an effective leader and mentor, and have demonstrated an ability to: lead teams whose work requires collaboration across divisions or with other government agencies; discuss and negotiate solutions to sensitive technical, policy, and interpersonal issues with tact and diplomacy; be able to think creativity to advance policies that extend beyond CARB’s traditional authorities; plan and manage high-visibility projects; write effectively using clear, concise, and non- technical language; and think strategically and speak articulately. The ability to intellectually nimble, analytical, thorough, detail-oriented, and well-organized, with experience using a variety of datasets and analytical tools and developing and advocating policies on a wide range of air quality and climate issues. The successful candidate will have a record of leading by example, and effectively communicating and building positive working relationships at all levels of management within CARB and with a wide variety of other agencies and external stakeholders. Finally, the candidate must possess a positive, “mission possible” attitude and work well with others.
Salary : $174,492 - $198,132
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