Air Pollution Specialist (Indoor Exposure Assessment)

The Indoor Exposure Assessment Section, in the Health and Exposure Assessment Branch of the Research Division, is seeking a dedicated candidate to conduct a wide variety of work to help reduce Californians' exposures to indoor pollutants.

The Section conducts and oversees research on all aspects of indoor air quality and exposure and is responsible for implementing the Board's regulation that limits ozone emissions from indoor air cleaning devices.

The Section also recommends revisions to the California Green Building Standards Code; participates actively on green building and green product task forces; serves on scientific advisory panels; estimates Californians' indoor exposures to toxic air contaminants and criteria pollutants using various exposure models and satellite data; develops indoor air quality fact sheets and other outreach materials; and works closely with other divisions, agencies, and organizations to reduce indoor pollution.

The candidate filling this position, will conduct in-house studies and oversee research contracts on topics such as emissions of contaminants from indoor sources; exposures to pollutants in homes, classrooms, and vehicles; and mitigation measures such as ventilation and filtration. 

S/he also will assist with implementing and amending the indoor air cleaner regulation and work collaboratively with other scientific and governmental organizations to reduce indoor exposures to pollutants. 

Depending on the successful candidate's experience and interests, they may analyze data from a variety of studies, use exposure models to estimate Californians’ indoor and personal exposures to pollutants, and draft and publish scientific articles and reports. 

S/he may also review and recommend changes to the indoor air quality-related sections of the California Green Building Standards Code and assess the impacts of climate change and greenhouse gas reduction measures on indoor air quality. 

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