COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST II

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.

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.

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  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.
• Review and/or assist in the development of project alternatives and project-related mitigation and monitoring measures.
• Make staff presentations to the Commission.
• Coordinate with Caltrans on compliance with the terms and conditions of previously issued coastal permits.
• Participate in Caltrans project scoping/development meetings and field reviews to identify coastal issues related to such plans and projects.
• Analyze transportation planning documents, such as Project Initiation Documents, Corridor Management Plans, Active Transportation Plans, Regional Transportations Plans, etc. for consistency with the Coastal Act and prepare comment letters.
• Prepare materials, in coordination with Caltrans, for monthly coordination meetings and ensure follow up on identified action items.
• Respond to public inquiries and comments regarding Caltrans projects under review by the Commission.
• Assist in the development of training programs and/or memos and guidance documents for Caltrans and Commission staff to meet obligations under existing interagency and partnership agreements with Caltrans.
• Some travel and fieldwork are required, particularly within San Diego County.

Working Conditions

This is a 12-month limited-term position with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST II
• COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-283621 Position #(s):348-107-4735-XXX Working Title: Transportation Program AnalystClassification: COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST II$5,652.00 - $7,079.00

Will Consider:

COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST I

$3,800.00 - $5,885.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: San Diego County Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

The California Coastal Commission is a small state agency responsible for protecting and enhancing California’s coast and ocean resources. It does so through careful planning and regulation of environmentally-sustainable development, rigorous use of science, strong public participation, education, and effective intergovernmental coordination.
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.

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.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CA Coastal Commission Attn: Human Resources 455 Market St. Suite 228 San Francisco, CA 94105

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CA Coastal Commission Human Resources 455 Market St. Suite 228 San Francisco, CA 94105 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 - Three professional references
• Other - Brief writing sample (5 pges or less)

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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge of land use planning and regulatory techniques and/or specialized technical capabilities in the areas of: biology; coastal wetlands; geology; coastal engineering; transportation planning; coastal resilience; law and policy; as well as public transit, active transportation, and/or transit-oriented development;
• Familiarity with the functions and relationships of federal, state, regional, county, and city governments and special districts;
• Experience with environmental justice and/or tribal consultation;
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting;
• Ability to read and interpret project plans, grading plans, and maps; or
• Ability to analyze information, creatively explore alternative approaches, and develop defensible policy positions;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others and to write accurate, complete, and concise staff reports and correspondence;
• Advanced degree in environmental, regional or transportation planning or related field.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Shannon Fiala
(415) 904-5430
shannon.fiala@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.