Internships & Careers

Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference? Want to work outside next to the lake? Do you want to help protect Minnesota lakes?Come join our Watercraft Inspection team at Waterfront Restoration as a Watercraft Inspector on Dakota County. We are now hiring for our 2025 positions! You'll be part of a growing effort across the state to prevent the spread of invasive species. Once you complete the DNR provided level 1 and 2 training, you will be ready to start right away inspecting and decontaminating boats coming in and leaving the lake. You'll communicate the importance of the program and make a difference while working in the best spot in Minnesota, on the waterfront!If you are seeking this position as an internship experience, please be sure to include your internship requirements in the corresponding job application field.Part Time Positions with 16 to 40 hrs/week including on-duty and on-call shifts. Part-time supervisory responsibilities may also be available.Duties:Educate the public on the AIS program and current issues.Distribute literature/pamphlets.Inspection of watercraft for invasive species (inbound and outbound).Conduct verbal surveys.Documentation of inspection activities.Maintain current knowledge of best practices while inspecting watercraft and decontaminating watercraft.Qualifications:Verbal communication and customer relations experience.Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a professional setting.Willingness to work odd hours and in adverse weather.Requires occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs and walking or standing to a significant degree.

Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting hardcopy applications (mail/drop-off), please email Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission. The Field Operations & Warranty Section is seeking a highly motivated Air Pollution Specialist who can interact with automobile manufacturers to identify possible emission component defects or emissions related warranty issues that can lead to corrective actions (e.g., recall) by the manufacturer. The investigative nature of this work would involve analyzing the Emissions Warranty Information Report Database and emissions data, conducting specialized field investigations and in-house vehicle test programs. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the issues related to warranty and the warranty regulations for automobiles, heavy duty diesel vehicles, as well as off-road vehicles, analyze test data and solve problems related to emissions control systems. The incumbent may be required to provide technical support for or create new regulations to further achieve the board’s objectives.  Much of the work will draw upon knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and California Code of Regulations.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working ConditionsThe 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.Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.

Are you a collaborative leader looking for an opportunity to advance housing, transportation, and land use strategies to promote sustainable, equitable communities? Do you want to find a dynamic position where you can use your leadership skills and your expertise in housing and air quality / climate policy and research to help achieve the State’s climate, air quality, and equity goals?CARB’s research has found that the state will not meet its climate goals if California’s housing crisis continues to increase Californians’ need to drive. The Sustainable Transportation and Communities Division is looking for a strategic, analytical, and diplomatic Staff Air Pollution Specialist (SAPS) to help California tackle the interconnected issues around affordable housing shortages, transportation needs, air pollution, and climate change.The position will require a significant amount of initiative, knowledge, and leadership ability. You will be responsible for providing the Division with in-depth expertise on strategies to reduce climate and air pollution through the promotion of infill housing, transit-oriented or transit-ready development, land-use, affordable housing, equitable growth; affirmatively furthering fair housing; related State, Federal, and regional/local policies, research, plans, and programs; and the benefits that these efforts can have for the climate, public health, equity, conservation, economic opportunity, and more.You will lead the Division's housing- and land-use-related work targeted at reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution through policies and programs that connect housing, transportation, and land use. Using your expertise and seasoned judgment, you will develop constructive relationships with program managers and staff within CARB and at other State agencies and then work independently and alongside them to provide technical and policy support to CARB and other State agencies. You will oversee or support cross-division teams to identify and carry out strategic priorities and to enhance work in this topic area. You will also help lead and support other agencies and cross-agency efforts. As a SAPS, you will also lead, review, and help weave together the work of other staff as they engage with State, regional, and local agencies on housing, infrastructure, and land use matters and carry out related technical tasks. You will use your technical expertise to assess research needs, supervise research contracts, and integrate these findings into policy and guidance documents developed by other staff in the Division.The position may also involve leading or advising efforts related to public outreach and external communications; preparing and presenting comprehensive reports; serving as a resource and critical point of contact to the Division and across CARB on these matters; preparing and presenting program issues and policies to CARB management and stakeholders; considering and resolving differences in input from affected governments, the private sector, and non-governmental advocates as well as academics; and representing CARB in public forums. You will be required to work closely with other Staff APSs in the Division as well as the Branch Chief and multiple staff in the Transportation and Land Use Planning Branch to identify projects, develop strategies, review deliverables for policy and scientific accuracy, resolve sensitive program issues with tact and diplomacy, and represent the program in meetings with other Divisions, the Executive Office, the Chair’s Office, the Board, CalEPA, other State agencies, the Administration, the Legislature, local governments, businesses, communities, and advocacy groups. Travel within California will be required.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working ConditionsThis 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 Resource 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.Position located in a high-rise buildingRequires 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.

This position can be located in Sacramento or Riverside County.The Chief of the Mobile Source Control Division (MSCD) oversees activities related to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) development and implementation of programs to reduce emissions from medium- and heavy- duty vehicles and engines, along with off-road mobile sources, and to implement a broad array of air quality and climate incentives to reduce emissions. This includes directing a diverse staff of engineers, scientists, analysts, and support staff to develop regulations and other strategies to reduce emissions to achieve the goals in the Statewide Implementation Plan (SIP). The Division Chief works closely with the Board’s Executive Office, the Office of the Board Chair, and other program divisions within CARB to establish and implement regulations for the control of emissions from medium- and heavy- duty on- and off- road engines and manage incentive programs to secure emissions reductions. The Chief also works cooperatively with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), other State agencies, local air quality districts, and local city and county government agencies. The Division Chief is a member of the Board’s Executive Staff and represents the Board in meetings with legislative staff, local community members, the affected regulated community, environmental and environmental justice groups, federal, State and local officials, and other government agencies. The Division Chief reports directly to the Deputy Executive Officer, advises the Board, Chair, and Executive Office staff on issues relating to emissions from medium- and heavy- duty engines, zero-emissions technology for medium- and heavy- duty applications, regulatory development, and incentive program implementation. Specifically, the Division Chief is responsible for:Developing and maintaining a relationship with air districts, US EPA, other federal government agencies, manufacturers of mobile technology and emissions control technologies, environmental and environmental justice organizations, and;Setting and maintaining policies for mobile sources and technologies;Determining appropriate criteria for identifying sources of emissions and opportunities for programs to reduce these emissions;Establishing appropriate program goals and metrics for assessing progress and the effectiveness of mobile source emissions reduction programs;Developing appropriate technical and policy elements of regulatory and incentive programs to reduce the air pollution burden from mobile-sources, especially in disadvantaged communities; andDetermining appropriate allocation of resources and program focus to ensure sufficient programmatic, regulatory, and incentive efforts across a broad range of mobile emission sources;Coordinating with other Division Chiefs to ensure the CARB board-wide missions and goals are consistently adhered to and achieved when considering diverse program areas.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working ConditionsThis 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 Resource 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.

Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting a hardcopy application (mail/drop-off), please send an email to Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission.The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking an experienced, mission-driven leader to serve as Branch Chief of the Climate Data & Risk Reporting Branch (CDRRB) within the Industrial Strategies Division (ISD). This opportunity, classified as an Air Resources Supervisor II (ARS II), is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep knowledge of climate policy and/or corporate emissions accountability, and a passion for building new programs from the ground up.As Branch Chief, you will oversee the development and implementation of two landmark climate initiatives Senate Bill (SB) 253 (Wiener, 2023), and SB 261 (Stern, 2023). These first-in-the-nation programs are designed to increase transparency and accelerate action in the corporate sector—ensuring that companies doing business in California are disclosing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate-related financial risks in a standardized, credible, and accessible way.What You’ll Do: In this high-impact role, you will lead a dynamic and growing team responsible for launching and administering these programs. Your leadership will guide efforts to:• Develop and implement fee structures that support long-term program sustainability.• Establish standardized, actionable reporting requirements and processes for both SB 253 and SB 261.• Coordinate with public and private companies, climate disclosure experts, and other government agencies.• Deliver robust public-facing communication and outreach materials.• Develop strategies and resources to provide access to reporting and data.• Support enforcement of the program.• Provide strategic policy direction, brief executive leadership, and represent CARB at public and interagency forums.Additionally, you will be mentoring and building a team, as well as fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Some travel may be required.Join us at the forefront of climate leadership! This is more than a management role- this is a chance to build a team that will help drive change, shape emerging policy, and help ensure that California remains a global model for climate action.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working ConditionsThis position is not currently eligible for telework. The incumbent will be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.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.