Job Posting: Port Planner

CA Coastal Commission

JC-485688
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Port Planner
COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST II

$7,328.00 - $9,178.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/23/2025

Job Description and Duties

The California Coastal Commission (Commission) is seeking a new talented addition to its San Diego Coast District Office. The San Diego Coast District Office has responsibility for carrying out the requirements of the California Coastal Act in San Diego County. Under the direction of the San Diego Coast District Manager (Coastal Program Manager) and one or more San Diego Coast District Supervisors (Coastal Program Analyst III), this Coastal Program Analyst’s (also referred to as a “Port Planner”) primary responsibility will be to perform a wide variety of tasks related to permit processing and planning associated with the development of the Seaport San Diego project and other port facilities and infrastructure in the Port of San Diego on tidelands and in submerged waters around the San Diego Bay. The selected candidate will be hired as a Coastal Program Analyst II, although, depending on the candidate’s qualifications, a Coastal Program Analyst I may be considered. This position may also perform general San Diego Coast District permitting and planning functions, including those related to other port development in the Port of San Diego. The Port Planner works closely with the District Manager, District Supervisors, and other technical, legal, legislative, planning and permitting staff to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to fulfilling the requirements of the Coastal Act. Additionally, this position may be responsible for implementing some non-port-related local coastal program (LCP) planning and coastal development permit (CDP) regulatory work in the San Diego Coast District, including project management, coordination with other agency units (e.g., legal, enforcement, technical services, etc.), and external communications outside the District.

The Port Planner meets with representatives of federal, state, and local governmental agencies, including city and county representatives, as well as tribal governments, community groups and representatives of project proponents, for the purpose of discussing issues related to port development (in-water and land-side); answers questions of the general public and others concerning these efforts; 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, plans, Port Master Plan (PMP) amendments and Local Coastal Program (LCP) amendments with the provisions of the Coastal Act.

Duties will be adjusted commensurate with the level at which the position is filled.

Possibility of extension and/or becoming permanent.

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

Working Conditions

This position is located in the Commission’s San Diego 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.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-485688
Position #(s):
348-107-4735-XXX
Working Title:
Port Planner
Classification:
COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST II
$7,328.00 - $9,178.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST I
$4,928.00 - $5,598.00 A
$5,083.00 - $6,058.00 B
$6,096.00 - $7,633.00 C
# 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.

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: 8/23/2025

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.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    In two (2) pages or less, discuss how your knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities align with the desirable qualifications of this position.

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:

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 the California Coastal Act; the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); San Diego Unified Port District Port Master Plan; current state planning law, and principles and practices of land use planning is critical.  A background in planning, environmental studies or resource management, or a closely related field is desirable.  The successful candidate must demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to research and creatively explore complex coastal resource issues.  Effective writing and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as a team member are critical.  Experience with environmental justice and/or tribal consultation is desirable.  The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with other local, state and federal agency officials and will be expected to be rigorous in identifying issues and pro-active in their problem-solving efforts.

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:
Kanani Leslie
(619) 924-8396
Kanani.Leslie@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:
Ashley Reineman
(805) 585-1800
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.

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)
By Mail
Drop-off
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