Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position can be located in Sacramento or Riverside County.

The Freight Technology Advancement Branch (FTAB) within the Transportation and Toxics Division (TTD) is seeking an Air Resources Supervisor I (ARS I) to manage the Drayage Implementation Section. The Section supports FTAB’s mission to reduce emissions of air toxics, criteria pollutants, and greenhouse gases from freight transportation through the implementation of California Air Resources Board (CARB) sustainable freight initiatives. Under direction of the Air Resources Supervisor II, the core responsibilities of the position will be to: manage the creation and implementation of freight transport-related emission reduction strategies, tools, programs, and regulations to accelerate the use of zero and near-zero technologies at the State’s seaports, railyards, and other freight facilities; oversee collection, analysis, and reporting of freight transportation data to help inform CARB’s understanding of goods movement logistics and air quality impacts; oversee outreach activities, technical assistance, and customer support provided to stakeholders; coordinate with other CARB divisions on emission reduction strategies and regulatory development and implementation; identify, prepare, and present freight transport-related issues and recommended policies to CARB management and stakeholders; prepare and present comprehensive reports; and represent CARB in public forums.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

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: 2 (Arial font, 12 point, single spaced, 1-inch margins)

List supplemental questionnaire questions:

1. Please describe your approach to managing teams, including a brief discussion of your strengths and areas for improvement.
2. Please describe your experience in creating and/or implementing emission reduction strategies.
3. Please describe your experience leading teams to successful outcomes that required creative or novel approaches.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 1/29/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Air Resources Board

Monica Walden

Attn: Classification and Certification Unit

1001 I Street, 5th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Air Resources Board

Monica Walden

Classification and Certification Unit

1001 I Street, 5th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

The drop-off location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other - Cover Letter
  Applicants: please include a concise, well-written, one-page cover letter in PDF that describes your interest in this position and how your experience uniquely qualifies you to manage the Drayage Implementation Section. The cover letter should be single-spaced, use Arial 12 pt font, and include 1” margins. This letter will be used for interview screening in addition to your application materials. Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be interviewed. Please upload in PDF format, no WORD documents.
  Please do not use any form of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to research or develop responses to application materials or during the interview process. The use of AI to create responses will disqualify you from further participation in the recruitment process.
• Other - Supplemental Questionnaire

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Headquarters

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

Depot Park/Riverside

• Free Parking

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Kevin Lim
(916) 440-8241
kevin.lim@arb.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Payam Ahmadi
(279) 208-7110
EEOP@arb.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Experience and Education

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.  Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Weekend work,

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