Supervisor I

Job Description and Duties The California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through the effective and efficient reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering the effects on the economy of the State. Under delegation from the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR), the Transactions Section is responsible for the personnel transactions functions for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Office of the Secretary, California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). Under the general direction of the Supervisor II, Transactions Section, the Supervisor I will provide leadership and direction to professional, technical, and analytical staff responsible for personnel, payroll, benefits, leave, and position control functions. The incumbent plans, organizes, assigns, and monitors staff workload; establishes priorities; provides guidance on complex, sensitive, and confidential personnel and payroll matters; and ensures the accuracy, consistency, and quality of work performed within Transactions Unit B. The Supervisor I serves as a subject matter expert in the interpretation and application of laws, rules, policies, bargaining unit provisions, and procedures related to personnel and payroll administration. The incumbent is responsible for staff development, training, performance management, quality control, audits, process improvement, and the development and implementation of procedures and training materials. The position also works closely with state control agencies, including the State Controller’s Office (SCO), CalHR, and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). The successful candidate should possess strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills; demonstrate sound judgment when addressing complex or sensitive issues; effectively manage competing priorities and short deadlines; and have the ability to develop staff, promote accountability, and foster a collaborative and customer-focused work environment. 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 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.

PLP Language:

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

• 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.
• Travel may be required.

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

• SUPERVISOR I Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement 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 to www.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.

Department Website:

http://www.arb.ca.gov Special Requirements Applicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or include an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Resumes do not take the place of the SQ.

• Require Name on SQ
• Require Job Control Number on SQ
• Maximum number of pages: 2

1. Please describe your experience with California State personnel and payroll laws, rules, policies, procedures, and bargaining unit provisions. Include specific examples of the types of complex personnel or payroll issues you have researched and resolved.
2. Please describe your experience leading, supervising, training, or mentoring staff. Provide a specific example of how you addressed a performance, workload, or training issue and the outcome. 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: The incumbent must demonstrate strong leadership, written and verbal communication, analytical, and organizational skills. The incumbent must exercise sound judgment, work independently, effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines, and communicate effectively with employees, management, and control agencies. The ability to lead and develop staff, address complex and sensitive personnel matters, and provide excellent customer service is essential.

Among other qualities, the most highly desirable candidates will possess:

• Experience supervising, leading, training, or mentoring staff in a personnel, payroll, benefits, leave, or related human resources environment.
• Extensive knowledge of California State personnel and payroll laws, rules, policies, procedures, and bargaining unit provisions.
• Experience researching and resolving complex personnel, payroll, benefits, leave, and employment transaction issues.
• Knowledge and experience working with State Controller’s Office (SCO) Personnel and Payroll Services Division (PPSD) systems, processes, and applications.
• Experience interpreting and applying guidance from control agencies such as SCO, CalHR, CalPERS, and the State Personnel Board.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage workloads, monitor work quality, and meet critical processing deadlines.
• Experience identifying training needs, developing staff, providing constructive feedback, and promoting accountability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify operational issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Experience developing or improving procedures, desk manuals, training materials, workflows, or internal controls.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees, management, technical staff, control agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneNote, and SharePoint.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the state, as needed.

Benefits

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

• Gym
• Daycare facility
• Nearby (third-party) parking
• Convenient to public transportation
• Located near: Restaurants and shopping 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 https://www.naces.org 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 Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting hardcopy applications (mail/drop-off), please email Vee.Sweeten@arb.ca.gov with the JC number in the subject line to confirm submission. Your email will serve as a time stamp that a document was dropped off before the final filing date. Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date.

NOTE: Applicants must not include Social Security Numbers, LEAP status information or paperwork, Equal Employment Opportunity information, exam result notices or scores, or medical or criminal history information on any document within their application package.