Job Posting: Principal Shoreline Development Analyst

San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission

JC-477716
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Principal Shoreline Development Analyst
COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST III

$7,470.00 - $9,357.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 6/15/2025

Job Description and Duties

The Principal Shoreline Development Analyst is a unique position that takes an active role in shaping the development of the San Francisco Bay shoreline as well as in supervising and molding BCDC’s Shoreline Development permitting program. As a permit analyst, you will interact with project proponents, fellow agencies, and a wide range of BCDC staff to shepherd projects through the permitting process. This is a highly collaborative position, both internally and externally, where you will be working with policies such as the Bay Plan’s public access, climate change, and environmental justice policies to create world-class public spaces that provide resilient, sustainable, and equitable opportunities for the public to enjoy and experience the Bay. You will have the opportunity to manage many of the most high-profile and complex permitting and regulatory matters before the Commission and work closely with the Shoreline Development Program Manager to help lead the day-to-day operations of the Shoreline Development Permits team.

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, which allows for one telework day per week effective July 1, 2025.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-477716
Position #(s):
722-101-4762-XXX
Working Title:
Principal Shoreline Development Analyst
Classification:
COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST III
$7,470.00 - $9,357.00
# 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 regulatory and planning responsibilities over San Francisco Bay, the Suisun Marsh, and along the Bay Area’s nine-county shoreline. BCDC is guided in its actions by state and federal laws, including: the McAteer-Petris Act, Suisun Marsh Preservation Act, Coastal Zone Management Act; and its policies, including the San Francisco Bay Plan, Suisun Marsh Protection Plan, and various special area plans.

Through its laws and policies, BCDC manages land use and resources along hundreds of miles of shoreline, collaborates with local, regional, state, and federal agencies, and facilitates the implementation of the San Francisco Bay Trail and the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail. BCDC is a leader in preparing the region for rising sea level through its adoption of Bay Plan Climate Change Policies; the Adapting to Rising Tides Program; and Bay Adapt, a collaborative effort to identify actions that will advance the region’s resilience.

Shoreline Development Team

The Shoreline Development Team is one of three permitting teams in BCDC’s Regulatory Division and is responsible for reviewing and acting upon permit applications for development projects proposed along the San Francisco Bay shoreline. The team is highly collaborative and works closely with design, engineering, legal, and planning staff to assess applications, interpret and apply policies, and develop permit conditions to ensure that projects protect and enhance the Bay’s resources and provide high-quality public access opportunities. Team members work directly with members of the public and other agencies to communicate BCDC’s policies and permitting requirements. Projects range from smaller-scale residential, commercial, and industrial projects; to public parks and trail systems; and to large multi-faceted mixed-use projects.

Department Website: https://www.bcdc.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: 6/15/2025

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:

San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission
Human Resources
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
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 - Writing Sample (5 pages or less).
  • Other - Three professional references.
  • Other - Cover Letter.
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:

An ideal candidate will be solution-oriented, self-driven, and thrive in a forward-thinking environment. The ability to interact well and fit into a small, highly motivated, multi-disciplinary team that is working in a rapidly changing regulatory environment is essential. The role offers a rare opportunity to take ownership in the evaluation and analysis of high-profile shoreline development projects, so enthusiasm and knowledge of California land use planning and environmental policy is highly advantageous. This role requires close coordination with permit applicants, consultants, project stakeholders, and other government agencies. We are looking for a person who enjoys working with accomplished builders, designers, engineers, community advocates, and environmentalists on exciting coastal development projects and issues.

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.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.bcdc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Katharine Pan
(415) 352-3650
katharine.pan@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:
Reylina Ruiz
(415) 352-3638
reylina.ruiz@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.

Eligibility

Candidates must be eligible for appointment to the California civil service classification of Coastal Program Analyst (CPA) III. Current State employees or former State employees with transfer or reinstatement rights at the CPA III level may apply. 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).

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with the San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission must apply and compete through the State recruitment process.  Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:

CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. 

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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