The successful candidate will join a skilled team responsible for developing and implementing California policies and regulations that phase out high–global warming fluorinated gases (F gases) to meet statutory emission reduction targets (SB 1383, SB 32) and support the state’s long term carbon neutrality goals. F-gases—including CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs—are potent greenhouse gases used in sectors such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps, aerosol propellants, and foam insulation.
In this role, the candidate will lead the management of CARB’s statewide F-gas emissions inventory and help implement HFC regulations, ensure compliance, and contribute to and future HFC related policy. The position involves close collaboration with stakeholders such as manufacturers, contractors, technicians, recyclers, and government and non-government organizations. Responsibilities include managing large data sets, understanding sector challenges, identifying solutions, and evaluating technical and cost impacts.
Additional duties include analyzing reported data, assisting with investigations of potential violations, assessing regulatory effectiveness, supporting updates to F-gas emissions inventories, and preparing briefing papers and rulemaking documents. The candidate will also provide technical and regulatory support to other U.S. Climate Alliance states developing their own F-gas regulations. Some travel is required.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
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 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.
