Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) - Ecology Group

The California Coastal Commission staff is charged with implementing the California Coastal Act of 1976 through regulating development in the coastal zone of 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. The Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) is the first supervisory level of the series. Incumbents supervise and direct the work of professional staff, are responsible for staff development, performance evaluation, and work force planning, and do other related work, including District and Program work covered by the Ecology Group. Incumbents performing in this capacity have the authority and responsibility in the interest of management to recruit and hire employees. Incumbents have the responsibility to direct employees, adjust employee grievances, or effectively recommend such actions.

Under the general supervision of the Ecology Group Environmental Program Manager, the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) manages several Senior Environmental Scientists (Specialists) in the Ecology Group while covering District work within several assigned counties as well as Program work. Core work supports various agency units, including Districts, Statewide Planning, Energy and Ocean Resources, Federal Consistency, and Enforcement, Transportation, Legal, and includes review and analysis of complex and sometimes controversial project biological reports and CEQA and NEPA documents (e.g. EIRs, EISs) associated with coastal development permit (CDP), long-range development plan (LRDP), port management plan (PMP), and public work plan (PWP) applications. Core work often involves review of project habitat mitigation/restoration and monitoring plans, review and editing of project staff report natural resource special conditions and findings, and participation in local planning efforts. Other work includes supporting various initiatives at agency and statewide levels, such as Federal Programs, Environmental Justice, and in partnership with other agencies. Additional work includes participation on work groups, science advisory panels and technical advisory committees.

The Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) has scientific, technical and policy expertise in ecology, biology, restoration and conservation science, statistical analysis, and environmental impact assessment and is assigned responsibility for: (a) applying natural resource protection policies to projects occurring in assigned counties, (b) various District and Program project assignments and initiatives; (c) coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations on projects; (d) continuing work to bring the Commission's natural resource protection, enhancement, and restoration policy approaches and practice into consistency in Headquarters and Regional offices spanning the state; and (e) supervising several Ecology Group staff, graduate student interns, and fellows. Incumbent will serve as a resource person to other Commission staff, to staff of local, state and federal agencies, legislature, special interest groups, media, and to the public.

The Ecology Group handles a wide variety of complex, technical, and controversial issues that are of major statewide and often national significance. The Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) is required to operate independently and have the skills and judgement to handle highly sensitive and complex regulatory, policy, and personnel matters. This person is also required to have broad scientific knowledge in program-specific topics in order to provide rigorous review of complex scientific analysis.

Working Conditions

This position is located in the San Francisco office. The California Coastal Commission is a hybrid workplace and offers telework for all employees. Telework is available for this position in accordance with the California Coastal Commission's Telework Policy and Procedures with a minimum of 2 in-office days per week. This Telework Policy is subject to change.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-452919

Position #(s):
348-101-0764-XXX

Working Title:
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) - Ecology Group

Classification:
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY) $10,538.00 - $13,100.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
San Francisco County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, 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.

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: 10/19/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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
N/A
Attn: Human Resources
455 Market St. Suite 300

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
N/A
Human Resources
455 Market St. Suite 300

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other - Brief writing Sample (5 pages 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: personnel rules and requirements, leadership and morale-building principles, and understanding of and facility to affect the legislative process; California and Federal environmental regulatory and resource management laws, regulations, plans, programs, and policies related to the Coastal Act and Commission Regulations; coastal resource management practices and techniques; basic principles of land, water, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources research related to the Ecology Group's work; principles of ecology, restoration, statistics/data analysis approaches; best practices for impact assessment of coastal resources; mitigation/restoration strategies and plan development; and environmental monitoring principles and methods.

Ability to: apply scientific methods and principles to a wide range of situations; analyze and evaluate data and reach sound conclusions; review, check, and interpret scientific and environmental reports; apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements of the California Coastal Act, and other relevant environmental protection and resource management laws and programs; analyze situations and take appropriate actions; establish and maintain cooperative relations with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders; communicate effectively; prepare clear, complete, and technically accurate reports; assess the impact of proposed State and federal environmental legislation and regulations; work with professionals from a variety of disciplines within and outside of State government; review and understand scientific and technical research reports on emerging coastal environmental issues; develop guidelines, planning, and regulatory documents, and other innovative solutions for critical and/or sensitive environmental management problems. The preferred candidates will have a master's degree or a PhD in a relevant 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.
Department Website: https://www.coastal.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jonna Engel
(805) 585-1800
jonna.engel@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.