COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST III Apply
Job Description and Duties
The California Coastal Commission is offering an exciting opportunity to participate in planning and regulating development on Californias vibrant North Central Coast. The North Central Coast District Office in San Francisco has responsibility for carrying out requirements of the California Coastal Act in several coastal jurisdictions Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties . This is a supervisory position with broad responsibilities for analyst supervision and personnel oversight, general administration of Local Coastal Program planning and permit regulatory work in the District including project management, coordination with other agency units (e.g., legal, enforcement, technical services), participating in agency-wide senior staff meetings and coordination, external communications outside the District, as well as backup coverage of the District Manager responsibilities as required. Oversight, review, writing and editing of staff recommendations are required. In addition, attendance at certain Coastal Commission meetings and making staff presentations will be required. The person in this position will supervise District staff, reporting directly to the District Manager.
The North Central Coast District is responsible for carrying out a permit program for new development proposed in areas such as tidelands, public trust lands, and certain other areas where the Coastal Commission maintains coastal permitting authority. The District is also responsible for monitoring and assisting the coastal permitting programs of the coastal jurisdictions included in the offices jurisdiction. Responsibilities also include the review of local government coastal development permits that are appealed to the Coastal Commission, as well as the review of Local Coastal Program submittals from the Districts local government jurisdictions. Due to the size of the District, a significant amount of travel and fieldwork will be required.
The duties of the Coastal Program Analyst III may include but will not be limited to the following:
- Supervise the Local Coastal Program and coastal permit-related work of the North Central Coast District staff, ensuring that applicable deadlines are met.
- Personally analyze the more complex coastal permit applications and Local Coastal Program submittals and prepare staff reports for action by the Coastal Commission.
- Review compliance with the conditions and terms of coastal development permits.
- Monitor the coastal regulatory and planning programs of local jurisdictions in the District and participate through means such as commenting on proposed developments under review at the local level and assisting local government planners in interpretation of Coastal Act and Local Coastal Program policies.
- Coordinate with District and Statewide Enforcement staff on reports of violations of the Coastal Act and/or coastal permits and assist in the preparation of recommendations for resolution of such violations.
- Provide information to permit applicants and members of the public regarding the Coastal Commissions regulatory and planning programs.
- Provide guidance and information to local government planning and regulatory staff related to Local Coastal Program compliance and implementation.
- Take a pro-active approach to identifying and solving problems of Local Coastal Program interpretation and implementation.
- Gather data and prepare reports on various matters related to the Coastal Commissions mission.
- Provide direct supervision of coastal planners.
- Enter and upload information into the Commission database.
This position requires some days in the office as well as the ability to telework.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Department Information
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 Commissions staff includes dedicated planners, scientists, attorneys and administrative staff.
The 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 Californias coast and ocean for present and future generations.
Department Website: https://www.coastal.ca.gov
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/15/2024Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Other - Brief writing sample (5 pages or less).
- Other - Three professional references.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of supervisory techniques and the ability to effectively plan, motivate, and organize the work of others.
- Knowledge about the Coastal Act, environmental impact analysis and regulation, land use planning in California and the means of implementing Local Coastal Programs, such as zoning and other legal and regulatory processes.
- Familiarity with the functions and relationships of federal, state, regional, county, and city governments and special districts.
- Ability to analyze information; creatively explore alternative approaches; and develop defensible policy positions.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to write accurate, complete, and concise staff reports and correspondence.
- Experience with environmental justice and/or tribal consultation.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.coastal.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
George Pascua
(415) 728-2924
george.pascua@coastal.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Stephanie Rexing
(415) 597-5894
stephanie.rexing@coastal.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Melanie Wong
(415) 904-5433
melanie.wong@coastal.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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