The California Coastal Commission (Commission) is seeking a talented addition to its San Diego Coast District Office in San Diego, CA. The Commission is a small State agency that is charged with protecting coastal resources and managing coastal development in California. The mission of the Commission is to implement the Coastal Act and to provide for the balanced use of the coastal zone and to protect, restore, and enhance coastal and marine resources for the continuing benefit of current and future generations. Employees at the Commission enjoy working on a broad range of issues to plan for and manage coastal land uses while protecting important coastal resources including wetlands, habitats that support rare and endangered species, scenic landscapes and views to the sea, public shoreline access and recreation opportunities. The Commission’s staff includes dedicated planners, scientists, attorneys and administrative staff.
The California Coastal Commission values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission of protecting and enhancing California’s coast and ocean for present and future generations.
DUTIES (including the following but not limited to):
- Review coastal development permit applications for conformity with California Coastal Act requirements;
- Analyze coastal land use plans and zoning ordinances prepared by cities and counties in the coastal zone for conformity with California Coastal Act requirements;
- Prepare written recommendations to the Commission on permit applications and other matters;
- Review compliance by applicants with the terms of previously issued coastal permits;
- Monitor the coastal regulatory and planning programs of assigned cities and counties and participate through means such as commenting on proposed developments under review at the local level and assisting local government planners in interpretation of California Coastal Act and Local Coastal Program (LCP) policies;
- Provide information to permit applicants and members of the public regarding the Commission’s regulatory and planning programs;
- Take a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems of LCP interpretation and implementation;
- Perform miscellaneous other tasks, including analyzing the environmental impacts of projects in the coastal zone; interpreting aerial photographs and mapped information; visiting the sites of coastal projects; and attending meetings with local, state, and federal government agencies;
- Some travel and fieldwork;
- Support public participation and public outreach;
- Prepare and present effective oral presentations;
- Possible work on grant projects.
Duties will be adjusted commensurate with the level at which the position is filled.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of the California Coastal Act; the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); current state planning law, and principles and practices of land use planning is critical. A background in planning, environmental studies or resource management, or a closely related field is desirable. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to research and creatively explore complex coastal resource issues. Effective writing and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as a team member are critical. Experience with environmental justice and/or tribal consultation is desirable. The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with other local, state and federal agency officials and will be expected to be rigorous in identifying issues and pro-active in their problem-solving efforts.
Special Qualifications:
Familiarity with or the ability to learn to use new online platforms and programs (e.g., SharePoint, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and TeamViewer).
ELIGIBILITY:
Individuals on the Coastal Program Analyst I and/or Coastal Program Analyst II eligible list may apply. Current or former State employees with transfer or reinstatement rights at the Coastal Program Analyst I or Coastal Program Analyst II level may also apply. (Please note that in order to be eligible to transfer or reinstatement, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications of the Coastal Program Analyst I or II classification.) Applicants must clearly indicate the basis of their eligibility, including SROA, surplus, transfer, re-employment status, or list eligibility in the Examination/Job Title section on the CA State Application (std678).
EXAMINATIONS:
Coastal Program Analyst I (CPA I) Exam Bulletin can be found here.
Coastal Program Analyst II (CPA II) Exam Bulletin can be found here.
SALARY:
Coastal Program Analyst I:
Range A $3,635 – $4,130 per month*
Range B $3,750 – $4,469 per month*
Range C $4,496 – $5,629 per month*
*Salary will be determined using the Alternate Range Criteria.
Coastal Program Analyst II:
$5,406 – $6,771 per month
Effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022, State employees are subject to a 9.23% salary reduction in exchange for 16 hours of the Personal Leave Program 2020 (PLP 2020) per month.
