AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST

About the position

The Sustainable Transportation and Communities Division (STCD) at the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is recruiting for a transportation specialist to work in its Transportation Analysis Section. The Section is focused on tackling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and criteria pollutants by improving land use planning; increasing opportunities to travel by bike, walking, and transit; and advancing social and racial equity. This position will be part of a team analyzing transportation and land use data to support the development and implementation of the State's sustainable transportation and housing policies that advance climate and air quality goals. This includes using scientific methods and technical subject matter expertise to independently analyze transportation, land use, housing, and economic data to support sustainable and equitable policies that can transition California to an efficient, carbon-free transportation system. The transportation specialist will also enhance CARB's evaluation and monitoring of regional and local land use development and transportation strategies related to the implementation of California's Senate Bill (SB) 375 and SB 150 programs. The specialist will need to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and prepare and present comprehensive reports on land use, transportation, and housing issues and policies to CARB management and stakeholders. This position also works with other CARB and subject matter experts to evaluate policy proposals and represent CARB in public forums.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation and land use data to support sustainable transportation and housing policies.
• Conduct complex geospatial and statistical analysis of large data sets.
• Evaluate policy proposals and represent CARB in public forums.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on land use, transportation, and housing issues.
• Maintain relationships with CARB and outside agencies involved in the SB 375 program.
• Participate in high-level meetings with CARB management.

Requirements

• Knowledge of land use and transportation strategies.
• Experience processing large datasets.
• Ability to conduct statistical analysis of travel data.
• Proficiency in databases (MS Access, SQL) and programming (Python, R).
• Working knowledge of Tableau software.
• Experience in running and processing travel demand models (CUBE and TransCAD).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mobile source emission inventory models (EMFAC).
• Ability to communicate persuasively and gain cooperation from diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in applying a racial equity lens to project planning and data analysis.

Benefits

• Nearby (third-party) Parking
• Convenient to public transportation
• Gym
• Daycare facility