Job Posting: Council Program Manager

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

JC-476457
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Council Program Manager
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)

$7,643.00 - $9,496.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/15/2025

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Senior Deputy Director of State Planning and Policy the Staff Services Manager II (Council Program Manager) will serve as lead staff to the Integrated Climate and Resiliency Program (ICARP) Technical Advisory Council (Council). ICARP, established through Senate Bill 246, is charged with developing a cohesive and holistic response to the impacts of climate change by coordinating state and local adaptation efforts. Through the enabling legislation, ICARP is centrally focused on efforts that advance climate equity and support integrated climate strategies, or those strategies that benefit both greenhouse gas reductions and adaptation. This position is a member of the ICARP Team, which works to integrate climate change into planning and investment decisions through the development of statewide plans, decision-support tools, actionable climate science, guidance, technical assistance, and grant programs while also advancing racial and social equity within state funding programs and programs related to climate change.

 

The Council Program Manager will manage all ICARP Council activities, including facilitation contracts, the annual appointments process, quarterly meetings, development of the annual ICARP Impact Report, as well as ensuring strategic coordination with the Council across all ICARP programs and projects. The incumbent will ensure Council engagements maintain high standards of professionalism and commit to equitable public engagement practices. The Council Program Manager identifies needs and opportunities for Council engagement to highlight resilience challenges, opportunities, and best practices; solicit Council and public input to shape ICARP programs and projects, or high-priority resilience initiatives of other state agencies; and develop interdisciplinary policy frameworks, guiding principles, or other work products to shape California’s resilience efforts. 

The Council Program Manager leads the ICARP Council and Coordination Team. The team supports ICARP’s role in policy and programmatic alignment across state agencies in support of local implementation needs by providing subject-matter expertise and leveraging relationships with state and local partners to respond to identified challenges and opportunities for resilience in California’s communities. The Council Program Manager leads or represents LCI in several interagency coordination efforts, including convening the Interagency Resilience Work Group, partnering with the California Natural Resources Agency to develop the California Climate Adaptation Strategy and its annual implementation reports, as well as other interagency working groups or review panels, as needed, to ensure integration of ICARP Council priorities and principles into state resilience policy and investments.

Please note that it is a non-supervisory specialist position.

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

Working Conditions

Persons appointed to this position must be reasonably expected to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects with or without a reasonable accommodation. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Occasional/overnight travel up to 15% may be required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-476457
Position #(s):
368-695-4801-XXX
Working Title:
Council Program Manager
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)
$7,643.00 - $9,496.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) serves the Governor and his Cabinet as staff for long-range planning and research and constitutes the comprehensive state planning agency. LCI assists the Governor and the Administration in planning, research, policy development, and legislative analysis. LCI formulates long- range state goals and policies to address land use, climate change, population growth and distribution, urban expansion, infrastructure development, groundwater sustainability and drought response, and resource protection. LCI’s budget programs include State Planning and Policy Development, Strategic Growth Council, and Racial Equity Commission. LCI is a fast-paced, creative work environment that requires staff to have strong collaboration skills, an ability to quickly respond to changing policy needs, and a positive attitude and sense of humor. Proven commitment to creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences.

This position is limited term for 12 months but may be extended for an additional 12 months, not to exceed 2 years. This position may become Permanent/FT pending budget approval.

Department Website: https://lci.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

  • Ability to maintain consistent attendance
  • Ability to demonstrate punctuality, initiative, and dependability

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: 5/15/2025

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:

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Human Resources Office
Attn: HR YP
1400 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
Human Resources Office
HR YP
1400 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Résumés in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered. 

    Refer to the SOQ Requirement Section of this job posting for the SOQ questions.

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:
  • Superior organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent financial skills.
  • Proven writing skills, strong editing skills and well-written progress reporting skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in the use of modern office software (e.g., Windows, Microsoft
  • Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Professional, Adobe Acrobat, database software, virtual meeting and file sharing
  • platforms); demonstrated advanced level competencies using spreadsheets.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects independently, often with tight deadlines.
  • Ability to attend to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties.
  • Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information and records.
  • Able to sit in front of a computer screen for long hours at a time.
  • Clear and inclusive communicator.
  • Exceptional team player with a strong ability to contribute positively.
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • U.S. citizen
  • California resident
  • One year of relevant professional experience related to federal grant development, grant administration, project
  • management, or similar field

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

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://lci.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Yucary Padilla
(916) 758-0579
yucary.padilla@lci.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Elea Becker Lowe
(916) 758-0786
elea.beckerlowe@lci.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:
Alanna Dayton
(279) 228-3940
alanna.dayton@lci.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.

Statement of Qualifications

When completing the SOQ, you must title the page “Statement of Qualifications” and include your name and the Job Control number at the top of each page. You must list each question and provide your answer below each question. When completing the SOQ please include all relevant experience, education, and training for each question and explain your answers thoroughly. Responses should be no longer than two pages in total length, single-spaced, and 12-point Arial font. Your SOQ must address the following:

  1. What makes you the best candidate to manage the ICARP Technical Advisory Council. Please describe how your knowledge of climate science, and climate adaptation and resilience policy, and your professional experience and education prepares you to be successful in this role.
  2. How would you approach facilitating collaborative and consensus-based public initiatives involving multiple diverse and sometimes conflicting perspectives? Please describe specific experience preparing and facilitating formal public open meetings subject to Bagley Keene Act requirements, including verbal presentations and written materials (e.g., agendas, technical and policy analyses, memorandums, reports, presentations, public communications materials).
  3. In the context of climate adaptation and resilience, how do you define and prioritize equity, and what measures would you take to guarantee that initiatives and policies are developed and implemented in a way that does not disproportionately impact marginalized communities and instead promote inclusivity and justice?

  4. What do you see as the biggest challenge with advancing climate resilience planning, research policy action and implementation in CA and where are there opportunities for LCI to address these through ICARP?

Additional Application Instructions

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

All information regarding your employment history must be included on the State Employment Application STD. 678. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed or applications received without the following information for each job entry will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted:
• "To" and "from" dates (month/day/year)
• Hours worked per week
• Private sector job titles
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Job duties performed
• State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles).


Transcripts: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcript for verification. If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire. Foreign transcripts must include official verification of U.S equivalency prior to appointment by an organization found here. 


Personally Identifiable Information:
Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.

 

 

 

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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