Job Posting: District Supervisor

CA Coastal Commission

JC-471258
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District Supervisor
COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST III

$7,470.00 - $9,357.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 4/25/2025

Job Description and Duties

Under direction of the District Manager (CPM), the Coastal Program Analyst III (CPA III) helps to train and supervise a staff of CPA Is and CPA IIs performing a wide array of land use regulatory and planning related tasks. Also, the CPA III personally performs some of the more complex project analysis and report writing activities. The CPA III helps organize and coordinates the coastal development permit (CDP) and appeal work of the planning staff and helps to review planning staff’s work to ensure its accuracy, completeness and consistency with the California Coastal Act, Local Coastal Programs (LCP), and agency-wide standards. The incumbent may also be assigned other District responsibilities such as those related to coordination on local coastal programs (LCPs) and LCP amendments, enforcement, coastal development permits (CDPs), work flow management, records management, etc.

The incumbent regularly meets with applicants and representatives of other federal, state, and local governmental agencies, for the purpose of discussing the environmental impacts and Coastal Act and LCP consistency of development projects within the coastal zone; ensures that CDP and LCP related material assembled for distribution to the Commission is completed according to professional standards and strict time schedules as required by the Coastal Act and the Permit Streamlining Act; answers questions of the general public and other members of the staff concerning Commission programs, procedures and coastal resource issues; makes presentations before groups on the Commission’s activities; and presents to the Commission written and verbal reports on the consistency or inconsistency of proposed projects and LCPs with the provisions of the Coastal Act.

Identifies and analyzes potential environmental justice impacts in projects, and drafts environmental justice, diversity and inclusion provisions in Staff Reports, settlements, or other documents, consistent with the Commission's Environmental Justice Policy. Conducts tribal coordination and consultation for relevant projects, including communicating with and gathering information from tribes, assessing impacts to cultural and tribal resources and drafting findings in Staff Reports, settlements, or other documents, consistent with the Commission’s Tribal Consultation Policy.

The CPA III also makes recommendations to the CPM and DD on policy-related issues and upon ways to increase the effectiveness of the District office; meets with applicants or their representatives when problems arise with staff recommendations; works closely with office support staff to ensure smooth workflow and good relations between analyst staff and office support staff; supervises the preparation of various types of correspondence and reports assigned to analyst staff for completion; and does other work as required to promote the effectiveness of the Commission’s CDP and LCP related activities.

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

Working Conditions

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 2 days in-person office work week. This policy is subject to change.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-471258
Position #(s):
348-107-4762-XXX
Working Title:
District Supervisor
Classification:
COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST III
$7,470.00 - $9,357.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Diego County
Telework:
Hybrid
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. This position is located in the San Diego office.

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

Special Requirements

Possibility of extension or becoming permanent. 

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: 4/25/2025

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.
  • Other - Cover Letter
  • Other - Writing Sample (5 pages or less and created within the last 5 years)
  • Other - At least 2 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 of: Principles, practices, terms and concepts of environmental, urban, and regional planning; public policy development; current trends and applications in Federal, State and local planning; administrative, land use and environmental law; permit review and zoning procedures; techniques of planning, controlling, motivating and organizing the work of others; principles of personnel management, public relations and administration; modern office methods, technology and procedures; the objectives of the State's Affirmative Action Program; a supervisor's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.

Ability to: Analyze situations accurately and take effective action; effectively and convincingly communicate in written and verbal form complex and controversial matters to individuals and groups; analyze and evaluate written, graphic and verbal data and prepare complete and comprehensive reports; inspire confidence and trust; establish and maintain effective and cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work; exercise common sense and good judgment; lead the work of other staff on a project and work independently; plan, organize and supervise the work of a professional staff; train staff and motivate subordinates to accomplish organizational goals; effectively contribute to the Commission's affirmative action objectives; develop innovative solutions for difficult environmental or coastal management problems; provide leadership in accomplishing basic functions and objectives in assigned programs; inspire confidence and effective working relationships with employees, managers and leaders in the public and private sector; plan and implement public participation programs and apply conflict resolution principles.

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:
Diana Lilly
(619) 767-2370
diana.lilly@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
(866) 831-2540
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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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