Job Posting: LEGISLATIVE ANALYST

CA Coastal Commission

JC-496703
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LEGISLATIVE ANALYST
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$6,031.00 - $7,775.00 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: 12/31/2025

Job Description and Duties

The California Coastal Commission (Commission) is a small state agency charged with implementing the California Coastal Act of 1976 to protect, preserve, and enhance natural resources and public access in the coastal zone of California. The Commission’s Legislative Program works with the Governor’s Administration, the Legislature, their staff and others in the State Capitol; monitors and engages in legislation relevant to the Commission; assists in the development of the agency’s annual budget; and coordinates with state agencies and organizations.

The Coastal Commission (Commission) is seeking a thoughtful, strategic thinker with diplomatic skills and policy acumen to join its Legislative Program. The Legislative Analyst position is located in the Commission’s Sacramento Office. This position has responsibility for representing the Commission before the Legislature, and contributing to carrying out the Commission’s legislative priorities.

Working under the direction of the Legislative Program Manager and the Deputy Director for Legislation, the Legislative Analyst will assist in planning, organizing, and implementing the Coastal Commission’s statewide legislative program. Responsibilities will include identifying, tracking, and analyzing bills affecting the California Coastal Commission and the coastal zone; monitoring, developing testimony for, and, as opportunities allow, testifying at legislative hearings; corresponding with legislative staff; developing and maintaining professional relationships with non-governmental organizations; responding to correspondence and inquiries from legislative district offices; and other duties as assigned. The Legislative Analyst will also conduct research as needed and prepare written graphic and informational materials on various legislative topics. As part of these research responsibilities, the Legislative Analyst will be expected to become familiar with how to conduct targeted, in-person research at the California State Archives and the California State Law Library.

Specific duties of the Legislative Analyst will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Assist in identifying, reviewing, and tracking proposed legislation and legislative amendments affecting the Coastal Commission, Coastal Act, and/or coastal zone, including through use of an online legislative tracking service.
  • Assist in compiling, updating, and posting a monthly staff legislative report of tracked legislation.
  • Conduct research and analyze proposed legislation affecting the Coastal Act, the coastal zone and the Commission.
  • Monitor, develop testimony for, and testify at legislative hearings as appropriate.
  • Assist with the creation and formatting of various public communication materials related to legislative measures and related policies.
  • Receive informational inquiries from legislative offices and coordinates with staff colleagues as appropriate to provide responses.
  • Assist in development and delivery of informational briefings to legislators, legislative staff, and the Commission on various policy topics.
  • Oversee various administrative functions for the Sacramento Coastal Commission office.
  • Participate in various special projects to advance the Commission’s Legislative Program and agency Strategic Plan.

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

Working Conditions

The Commission’s Sacramento Office is open for business Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (except for state holidays), and is a climate-controlled office environment with both natural and artificial light.

The Legislative Analyst will be expected to work during business hours in the office at a minimum of 2 days per week, though during the state legislative session (January through September) it will often be necessary to spend additional hours/days in the office in order to attend various in-person meetings, hearings, etc. Aside from these necessary in-person duties, the current 2-day in-office requirement includes some flexibility as to the specific hours and days worked remotely versus in the office. The amount and availability of telework and/or office work will be determined based on the functions of the position and current rules and policies.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-496703
Position #(s):
348-108-5393-XXX
Working Title:
LEGISLATIVE ANALYST
Classification:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
$6,031.00 - $7,775.00
12 Month Limited Term Position with the Possibility of Extension up to 24 Months and the Possibility of Becoming Permanent
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

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 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,  and San Diego. The Commission’s Legislative Program is based 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: 12/31/2025

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 - Submit cover letter that describes how your qualifications align with the desirable qualifications for this position (2 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:

  • Experience with the Legislative process and general structure of the Administration and its departments.
  • Familiarity with the basic concepts of coastal management, environmental impact analysis and regulation, and land use planning in California.
  • General understanding of the policies and regulatory structure of the Coastal Act.
  • Experience with pressing coastal land use issues, such as climate change, housing affordability, environmental justice, resource management, etc.
  • Ability to critically analyze information, creatively explore alternative approaches, and develop defensible policy positions.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to write accurate, complete, and concise staff reports, legislative analyses, and correspondence.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with staff colleagues and external partners are a variety of tasks and projects.
  • Ability to recognize and analysis sensitive political situations accurately and take effective action.
  • Good problem-solver.
  • Fast learner, organized, an excellent multi-tasker, and able to perform under pressure.
  • Good sense of humor.

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:
Sean Drake
(916) 702-5446
sean.drake@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:
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