Deputy Director, HVIP Administration

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About Us :

CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all. For over 30 years, it's been CALSTART's mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. CALSTART works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. CALSTART provides scientific, technical, and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.

About The Role :

We are seeking a Deputy Director to lead the administration of the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) for the California Air Resources Board (CARB). HVIP is a pioneering incentive program that accelerates the adoption of clean commercial vehicles by providing point-of-sale discounts on zero-emission trucks and buses. The Deputy Director will oversee program strategy, team management, execution, and continuous improvement to ensure effective deployment of funds, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with CARB's goals.

What You Will Be Doing :

• Program Leadership & Administration : Lead day-to-day management of HVIP, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with CARB requirements.
• Oversee program policies, processes, and reporting to maximize impact and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance program accessibility and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with CARB and key stakeholders to align HVIP with California's clean transportation objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communications : Develop and maintain strong relationships with CARB, manufacturers, fleet operators, and other key partners.
• Represent CALSTART and HVIP in public forums, industry conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
• Oversee outreach and education efforts to promote program awareness and participation.
• Team & Budget Management : Lead and mentor a team managing program operations, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure program budget aligns with funding requirements and delivers maximum impact.
• Oversee data tracking, analysis, and reporting to CARB and other stakeholders.

What You Bring To The Table :

Salary : $105,630 - $120,260 a year. CALSTART values transparency and strives to provide as much information regarding compensation as possible. Pay is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, education, internal equity, and other factors relevant to the job.

We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we'd love to hear from you.

We're a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success!

We care about your personal well-being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full-time employees including : 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance, Retirement plan with generous company contributions, FSA for Health and Dependent Care, 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment, 11 paid company holidays, paid sick time, paid family leave, and more!

Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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