Scientific Data System User Interface Lead - State of California : Job Details

Job Posting:Scientific Data System User Interface Lead

State Air Resources Board

JC-482559 -

JC-482559 - Scientific Data System User Interface LeadAIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST

$5,746.00 - $11,121.00 per MonthNew to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 7/23/2025

Job Description and Duties

This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

If you have permanent status and have passed probation, you have mandatory reinstatement rights into your former position/classification at the end of this LT appointment. You will be separated from state service if you have not had prior permanent or probationary civil service status. During this 12-month limited-term assignment, you may be entitled to receive health, dental, and vision benefits. You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.

Do you have a background in both science and software development and want to apply it towards helping California fight climate change? CARB's Research Division has an opening for an Air Pollution Specialist (APS) in the Remote Sensing Data Analysis Section (RSDAS). This recently formed section will serve as the central hub for methane data collected from remote sensing technology in order to support a variety of CARB programs and policies. Specifically, this section will develop and maintain the technical infrastructure for managing and analyzing satellite-based observations of methane plumes to support CARB's goals to reduce emissions of this significant greenhouse gas and its co-pollutants. RSDAS will also be responsible for establishing effective communication mechanisms to notify external stakeholders about methane detections and collect information about the actions taken to address these emissions, summarize data and results in the form of interactive visualizations and dashboards, and support collaborative efforts to protect the health and wellbeing of California's most vulnerable communities.

The incumbent will lead the development of a web-based application to collect information from facility operators, CARB, and partner agencies regarding actions taken to address detections of methane plumes in California. This position will work in the team developing and maintaining CARB's satellite methane data pipeline to ensure the program collects and manages the data effectively and provides useful and accessible end products. The APS will also coordinate testing of software components and data products to ensure they function as intended and serve the needs of users. The selected candidate will maintain a current working knowledge of available software frameworks and services, and provide recommendations for those which can be applied to the use cases of the satellite methane project. As needed, the APS will coordinate and participate in demonstrations and training related to the satellite methane data management system and proposed components. This includes documenting the system and its business processes to assist internal and external partners and other jurisdictions in understanding how the system is designed and operates.

This position will serve a valuable role as a bridge between the scientific vision of CARB's satellite methane project and information technology processes necessary to accomplish it. Therefore, the APS must develop a thorough and continuous understanding of the requirements for determining, requesting, and deploying technology resources from both CARB's Office of Information Services (OIS) and the California Department of Technology (CDT). This will involve formally documenting how the proposed design and architecture of CARB's satellite methane data management system will satisfy all relevant security and software development requirements, in particular, for a new external facing authenticated component to collect information about actions taken to investigate and address emissions. This position will work with other members of the RSDAS development team to integrate new features into the existing data management system and processing pipeline while remaining consistent with requirements and best practices of the approved software development lifecycle.

Effective collaboration will be a core responsibility of the position in order to understand the data and analysis needs of a diverse range of internal and external users and ensure RSDAS's system can deliver them. This includes working closely with OIS to determine what information technology resources are available and best suited for CARB's satellite methane project. The successful candidate must also understand how iterative deployment, testing, and user feedback can be used to inform and implement an effective user experience within a full stack application. Active participation by this APS in Architecture Review Board meetings and agency-wide working groups to discuss and demonstrate software frameworks and will also benefit CARB's collective growth and vision in regard to applying technology to science and policy.

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 positionunder 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.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)

Minimum RequirementsYou will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST

Scientific Data System User Interface Lead

Classification:

AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST $5,746.00 - $6,853.00A $6,883.00 - $8,614.00B $8,891.00 - $11,121.00C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

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 towww.dhs.gov/e-verify

CARB 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. CARB believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the world's most respected environmental organizations. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews.Join CARB 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.

Maximum number of pages: 1 (Arial font, 12 point, single spaced, 1-inch margins)

What are some ways websites supporting government services can have improved user interfaces and user experiences? What do you think are some challenges faced by government agencies that contribute to poor experiences in collecting and providing data?

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:

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: 7/23/2025

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.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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Rinporn Chaipant 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 Rinporn Chaipant 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.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.
• Other - Cover Letter
• Other -

  Supplemental Questionnaire - Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SQ submission.

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: 7/23/2025

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.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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Rinporn Chaipant 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 Rinporn Chaipant 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.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.
• Other - Cover Letter
• Other -

  Supplemental Questionnaire - Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SQ submission.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

Candidates should have strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate critical thinking, be able to independently prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, and have the ability to interact effectively with scientific and non-scientific stakeholders. The candidate must also have the ability to proactively and independently coordinate discussions, and present technical information in a clear, concise, and logically organized manner. The candidate should work well in a diverse team, convey a positive attitude, be self-motivated, and propose innovative solutions to problems and challenges.

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

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

Contact Information

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

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:Jackson Tran(000) [email protected]

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.

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(000) [email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-###-#### (TTY), 1-800-###-#### (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.

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

Additional Instructions for Mailing or Drop-Off Application Packages

NOTE:Applicantsmust not include Social Security Numbers, LEAP status information or paperwork,Equal Employment Opportunity information, exam result notices or scores, ormedical or criminal history information on any document within theirapplication package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, 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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment 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 special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

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