Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Chief (CEA A), Division of Environmental Science, Planning, and Management (DESPM), the incumbent manages the Climate Adaptation and Special Initiatives (CASI) unit within DESPM. The incumbent has significant responsibility to formulate and administer the Commission's programs to address climate change and sea level rise on state lands, plan for the implementation of offshore renewable energy projects, and address other complex, sensitive, and emerging environmental challenges of concern to the Commission. The incumbent supervises professional program staff, ensures the use of best available science in the completion of program objectives, and has authority and accountability for completion of CASI goals and objectives and submittal of satisfactory products. the incumbent is responsible for operational planning and coordination of programmatic activities with the Commission's other administrative and technical Divisions and local, state, and federal programs and agencies. The incumbent shall follow the principles outlined in the vision, mission, and inclusion statements of the Commission.

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Working Conditions

• This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the State Lands Commission policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.
• When in the office, work environment is mostly inside an office with artificial light and forced air temperature control.
• Daily use of a personal computer, software programs, and a telephone at a workstation, for prolonged periods.
• Bend, stoop, and stand while performing some tasks.
• Transport materials or objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• This work unit is subject to core business hours between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
• Professional office environment, appropriate business attire required.
• Frequent telephone/video conferencing contact with internal/external staff of various levels, as well as the general public.
• A work environment that often involves a high-paced, deadline-driven workload.
• Local travel to and from coordination or working group meetings, and occasional site visits or field research.
• Occasional distance travel for public meetings.

Special Requirements

Applying electronically for this Job Control is preferred. Paper application packages must contain the Job Control number and classification title on the first page of the application.

NOTE:

• Applicants must not include any hyperlinks or confidential information such as SSN, DOB, marital status, age, DL number (unless required), LEAP status, Equal Opportunity Employer information, exam results, salary, I-9 information, and criminal history in their application package. Confidential information provided in the application package will be redacted.

• Only required or requested documents will be reviewed and considered by the hiring unit.

• Applicants must provide employment history on their STD. 678 application form. Attaching a resume or cover letter does not take place of the employment history sections on the STD. 678. Incomplete STD. 678 application forms may not be considered.

• Generative Artificial Intelligence shall not be used when completing any component of your application package.

• SROA/Surplus or Reinstatement applicants MUST check the applicable box as their basis of eligibility when submitting their application package electronically. Additionally, SROA/Surplus applicants must provide their layoff letter and title it as “SROA Letter” or “Surplus Letter” when applying electronically.

This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.

School Transcripts:

Applicants using education to meet the minimum qualifications of this classification or who have obtained an advanced degree in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, soil science, water science, hydrology, agronomy, natural resource science, environmental or public health, physical geography, or a closely related scientific discipline, should provide a photocopy or scan of their official transcripts with their application package for universities/colleges attended. Applicants providing photocopies or scans of international official transcripts may need to provide an evaluation/translation from an educational credentials evaluation service to ensure that all the required coursework can be verified by the hiring agency.

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 basic principles of land, water, fish, wildlife, and other natural resource research; principles of ecology; and land-use practices as they relate to coastal and ocean resources under the Commission's jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental rules, regulations, and requirements, including CEQA, NEPA, and California Coastal Act.
• Understanding of regulatory and legislative processes.
• Knowledge of climate change and sea level rise science and adaptation strategies for coastal communities.
• Experience with policy negotiation and development.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions to difficult environmental management problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to concisely convey scientific information to a general audience.
• Ability to administer program resources including employee time, equipment, and budgets.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques for personnel management and supervision.
• Knowledge of the manager's role in Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Program.

Benefits

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

Position Location

100 Howe Avenue, Suite 100-South

Sacramento, CA 95825

***FREE PARKING AND NEAR HWY 50 AND BUS ROUTES***

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 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.
• Supplemental Application -

  Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) items 1-4 below must be submitted with application package. The SQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Completed SQ must be single-spaced, 12 pt. font, not exceed 3 pages, and responses MUST be numbered in the same order as the SQ items. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SQ and application packages received without the SQ may not be considered.

  1. Describe your experience, including number of years and examples, in leadership, including the ability to plan, organize, and direct or supervise a project, unit, or program.

  2. Describe your experience, including number of years and examples, developing and/or implementing natural resources management laws, regulations, and/or policies. Please include if this work was done in collaboration with multiple local, state, or federal agencies.

  3. Describe your experience, including number of years and examples, working on any of the following topics: climate change, sea level rise, ocean planning, marine pollution, aquaculture, renewable energy, and/or forest management.

  4. Describe your experience, including number of years and examples, communicating (written and oral) science to a non-science audience.

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