Job Posting: Adapting to Rising Tides Adaptation Planning Manager

San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission

JC-444006
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Adapting to Rising Tides Adaptation Planning Manager
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)

$10,538.00 - $13,100.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

BCDC is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) with experience in climate adaptation planning to oversee BCDC’s Adapting to Rising Tides – Climate Adaptive Planning team.  The Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) will develop and lead a region-wide program that supports local governments and communities in preparing equitable, climate resilient shoreline plans and projects.

The SES (Supervisory) will serve as BCDC’s sea level rise adaptation planning manager. Under general direction of the Assistant Planning Director for Climate Adaptation, the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) will manage a unit that is responsible for developing sea level rise adaptation tools, guidance, policy, and plans, and legislative proposals on issues of importance to adaptation planning. This will require working closely with local governments, State, federal and regional agencies, other organizations, stakeholders and partners.  The incumbent will supervise and lead a team, manage budgets, oversee consultants and contracts, develop, lead, and manage projects, and act as a consultant internally within BCDC on climate adaptation planning. 

The Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) provides work that requires a high degree of skill in planning, project management, science and data analysis, communication, administrative and budget planning, and problem solving.  Specific tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Lead major projects and initiatives related to local and regional adaptation planning and technical assistance to support adaptation planning. Identify the planning needs of local governments in the Bay Area and support the development of local subregional adaptation plans.
  • Lead the development of a suite of tools, best practices, workshops, and other forms of capacity building and engagement to support the above task.
  • Develop a program to review and approve subregional adaptation plans in coordination with BCDC’s laws and policies, pursuant to SB 272 (Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning).
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with local governments, CBOs, consultant teams, special districts, and other agencies. Act as a liaison between these groups and BCDC.
  • Supervise and manage a growing team of staff and consultants, including hiring and training, managing staff growth, soliciting for and managing consultant contracts, and coordinating with other teams to advance projects and initiatives.
  • Represent Bay Adapt and the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan in various forums, including to senior staff, BCDC’s Commission, the public, other agencies, conferences, and other leadership groups.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

BCDC’s office is our headquarters in downtown San Francisco. BCDC is a hybrid workplace and offers telework for all employees. Telework is available for this position in accordance with BCDC Telework Policy and Procedures with a two-day per week in-person office schedule.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-444006
Position #(s):
722-101-0764-XXX
Working Title:
Adapting to Rising Tides Adaptation Planning Manager
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 San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is a State of California government agency located in the City of San Francisco with a mission to protect and enhance San Francisco Bay for this and future generations. Through its laws and policies, BCDC protects hundreds of miles of shoreline, collaborates with local, regional, state and federal agencies and communities, and facilitates the implementation of the San Francisco Bay Trail and the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail.

In 2019, BCDC introduced Environmental Justice and Social Equity policies into the San Francisco Bay Plan, which guide all of its activities. BCDC’s Planning Division is a leader in preparing the Bay Area for faster, better and more equitable adaptation to rising sea level, in particular through its Adapting to Rising Tides program and Bay Adapt, a regional strategy for a rising Bay.

BCDC recognizes the challenges dealt to frontline communities over centuries of injustice and is committed to understanding these deep-seated historical injustices so that they are not repeated as we endeavor to protect and enhance the Bay for this and future generations.  

The Adapting to Rising Tides Program (ART) is a unit in BCDC’s Planning Division and provides staff support, guidance, tools, and information to help agencies and organizations understand, communicate, and begin to resolve complex climate change issues along the bay shoreline.  

Department Website: https://www.bcdc.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Don't have experience with every single job function? Studies have shown that applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with everything in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

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 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:

San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development 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:

San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development 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 - Cover letter.
  • Other - Brief writing sample (5 pages or less).
  • Other - Three professional references.
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:

  • Extensive expertise in climate adaptation planning, particularly for sea level rise.
  • Deeply understands the dynamics of regional and local scale planning contexts in the Bay Area and California.
  • Familiar with local adaptation planning challenges and needs
  • Well-established extensive cooperative relationships with professionals from a variety of disciplines at multiple scales
  • Knowledge of Bay Area geography and communities
  • California land use, environmental, and environmental justice issues
  • Relevant trends in coastal and land use planning and policy
  • Working knowledge of relevant legislation relating to sea level rise, local planning, and funding for local governments

Skills:

  • Extremely effective and creative problem solver.
  • Extremely strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to synthesize multiple inputs, viewpoints, needs, and request into a cohesive solution.
  • Designing effective methods, projects, programs, and planning processes in a manner that demonstrates fairness and transparency, invites participation, engenders trust, and addresses root causes of inequity, resulting in policy development based on the best available science and diverse stakeholder and public engagement.

Abilities:

  • Effectively manage staff, consultants, and budgets.
  • Make complex, high-stakes decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Work effectively with senior staff, Commissioners, elected officials, and other senior decision-makers to advance policies and programs.
  • Value BCDC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice, and actively contribute to creating these conditions.  
  • Appreciate BCDC’s mandate to balance conservation and development of the Bay’s diverse resources.

Benefits

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

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.bcdc.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Anusha Ragunathan
(415) 352-3639
anusha.ragunathan@bcdc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Dana Brechwald
(415) 352-3656
Dana.Brechwald@bcdc.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
humanresources@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.

Benefits:

Benefits include paid vacation/sick leave or annual leave; public transit subsidy; 11 paid holidays each calendar year; health, dental, and vision benefits; and deferred compensation and retirement benefit programs. For a list of benefits, go to https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

Eligibility:

Candidates must be eligible for appointment to the California civil service classification of Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). To be eligible for transfer or reinstatement, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications of the respective classification. Appointment is subject to the State Restriction of Appointment (SROA) provisions. Applicants must clearly indicate the basis of their eligibility, including SROA, surplus, transfer, reinstatement status, or list eligibility in the Examination or Job Title section on the CA State Application (std 678).

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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