Student Assistant- Engineering/Architectural Sciences

This is a repost. If you have previously applied for this position, there is no need to reapply.

The On-Road Light-Duty Certification Section (ONRLDCS) is responsible for determining that new vehicles produced by manufacturers are compliant with the applicable state emission control laws and regulations for autos, light/medium-duty pickup trucks/vans, street-use motorcycles, and off-highway recreational vehicles (dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, etc.). Vehicles determined to be compliant are certified via Executive Orders, signed by the Division Chief, and become legal for sale and use in California. ONRLDCS staff also assist the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) regulatory and enforcement staff by providing certification data, information and expertise for reviewing draft proposed regulations and for case development of violations.

Under close supervision of the Section Manager, a Student Assistant duties will include working with Air Resources Engineers in ONRLDCS for gathering, tabulating, and analyzing vehicle and certification emissions data submitted by manufacturers for demonstrating compliance with applicable exhaust, evaporative, and other emissions-related standards; updating and maintaining complex certification databases; remediating signed Executive Orders and letters to be compliant with ADA requirements for web-posting; assisting in the preparation of reports and correspondences; and performing any other duties that may be necessary to meet the needs of the section. The candidate will work part-time, participating in various phases of the certification process.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

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 set forth 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.
• Additional working condition(s): The workplace in the 92507 Zip Code is within reasonable walking distance to a variety of amenities and services (restaurants/fast food, banking, grocery stores, post office, fuel stations, etc.). Several freeways, such as the 91, 215, and 60, are easily accessible. Public transit options are available near the workplace with bus stops within a block and the Downtown Riverside Metrolink Station within approximately 2.5 miles.