Employment Type : Full-Time
Job Description and Duties The California Coastal Commission (Commission) is offering an exciting opportunity to participate in the planning and regulation of transportation projects and planning efforts in San Diego County through interagency efforts with the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), local transportation agencies and our Local Coastal Program (LCP) partners. The primary responsibility of this position is to facilitate early and continuous coordination between the Commission and Caltrans for the planning, design and construction of transportation projects that are located in the coastal zone, i.e., the Commission’s retained jurisdiction and/or federal consistency authorities, as well as projects proposed in certified LCP jurisdictions throughout San Diego County. The Transportation Program Analyst will: perform timely reviews of Caltrans proposals, including environmental analysis in coordination with other resource agencies; process coastal development permit (CDP) applications, including preparing staff reports and staff presentations for the Commission; explore opportunities to improve integration of transportation and land use decisions in the coastal zone; and assist in meeting commitments described in the interagency and partnership agreements with Caltrans. Working Conditions This is a 12-month limited-term position with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent. Minimum Requirements Additional Documents Position Details Will Consider: COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST I Department Information Application Instructions 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. Who May Apply 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: Desirable Qualifications Benefits Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Hiring Unit Contact: 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. 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.
The incumbent’s work will include: supporting the San Diego Coast District office in the tracking and processing of Caltrans’ projects and planning efforts requiring coastal development permits, federal consistency submittals, Local Coastal Program (LCP) amendments, and/or public works plans; participating in interagency work groups and Caltrans’ project development team meetings, as well as regular coordination meetings with Caltrans; attending stakeholder and other related public meetings; reviewing coastal development permit applications for consistency with the California Coastal Act, preparing staff reports and staff presentations; reviewing and preparing comment letters on coastal resource impact analyses and environmental review (NEPA/CEQA) documents; evaluating and preparing comment letters on Caltrans' and local planning efforts, such as comprehensive multi-modal corridor, active transportation, and regional transportation plans; conducting research and preparing memos and guidance documents on the focus areas identified in interagency and partnership agreements, such as analyzing sea level risk and integrating sea level rise adaptation into transportation projects; completing the California Coastal Trail, protecting and enhancing coastal public access and promoting active transportation; and reducing greenhouse gas emission emissions and vehicle miles traveled, among other topics.
Analyze on transportation projects for consistency with the California Coastal Act, including review of environmental documents, technical reports, coastal permit applications, appeals, federal consistency submittals, and Local Coastal Program (LCP) amendments, etc. related to transportation, and prepare staff reports for action by the Coastal Commission.
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.
We have district offices in Arcata, San Francisco (headquarters), Santa Cruz, Ventura, Long Beach, San Diego and a small legislative office in Sacramento.
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).
CA Coastal Commission Attn: Human Resources 455 Market St. Suite 228 San Francisco, CA 94105
CA Coastal Commission Human Resources 455 Market St. Suite 228 San Francisco, CA 94105 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Shannon Fiala
(415) 904-5430
shannon.fiala@coastal.ca.gov
Melanie Wong
(415) 904-5433
melanie.wong@coastal.ca.gov