Job Posting: Senior Engineer for Resilient Shorelines

San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission

JC-500348
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Senior Engineer for Resilient Shorelines
SENIOR ENGINEER-SAN FRANCISCO BAY CONSERVATION/DEVELOPMENT

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 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: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is looking for a visionary Senior Engineer to help shape the future of the Bay Area’s shorelines. This role leads our engineering program and works on exciting projects that will help define how our region adapts to a changing climate and have a lasting impact on the resilience of the San Francisco Bay. Working under the general direction of the Director of Regulatory, you will provide engineering and design guidance for the region’s most transformative work,  addressing coastal processes, sea level rise, groundwater rise, shoreline and flood protection projects, safety of Bay and coastal structures, seismic safety, and geotechnical and soil conditions. As a Senior Engineer, you will collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary team of BCDC staff and managers, permit analysts, landscape architects, scientists and planners, while working closely with community partners, as well as agency and department leaders across the Bay.

Specific duties include:

  • Advises BCDC and its stakeholders on general and coastal engineering aspects of projects (e.g., structures such as shoreline protection, public access improvements, marine oil terminals, seaports, and habitat restoration) to determine whether proposed and permitted projects are consistent with the Commission’s laws and policies and industry best practices.
  • Serves as the Secretary to the Commission’s Engineering Criteria Review Board (ECRB), which involves preparing for and facilitating ECRB meetings, preparing written meeting materials, and ensuring that ECRB questions and advice are, respectively, answered and delivered to the appropriate parties.
  • Represents BCDC at meetings and public hearings and makes public presentations.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact on general and coastal engineering issues, including but not limited to seismic safety, sea level rise, groundwater rise, safety of in Bay and coastal structures, marine terminal safety, and seismic instrumentation, to other regulatory bodies.
  • Coordinates engineering analyses and assessments with other agencies, project proponents and permit applicants, and stakeholders, as well as prepares written reports, and manages and conducts special engineering studies for BCDC.
  • Analyzes situations with professional judgement to take effective action.
  • Conducts field investigations and field measurements.
  • Provides training to BCDC staff about specific engineering concepts and advises on engineering related issues.
  • Works effectively with others, including staff, permit applicants and stakeholders, in resolving engineering issues and deficiencies of projects; analyzes sea level rise risk and current flood assessments and related studies; reviews structural and geotechnical reports for projects; conducts site visits; and does independent research on relevant general and coastal engineering issues.
  • Communicates effectively verbally and in written format.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Telework is available for this position in accordance with BCDC Telework Policy and Procedures. This is a hybrid position that will require the incumbent to be in the office at least two days a week through June 2026, subject to change thereafter.

If this sounds like the job for you check out the duty statement additional information and apply today! 

Applications will be reviewed the first week of each month.

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

Working Conditions

  1. Work in a stationary position (such as sitting or standing) in an office for long periods of time using a keyboard and video display terminal.
  2.  Interact by phone, in person, by mail and email with the general public, public officials, other regulatory agencies, regional/environmental justice/community task forces consisting of advocacy groups and citizens, applicants and client representatives.
  3.  Make site visits, inspections, and attend internal and external meetings and workshops.
  4. Required to maintain a valid Defensive Drivers training card if operation of a State vehicle is needed to perform work. Occasion assignments may require extended travel and overnight activity.
  5.  Work in a multi-story office building, Monday through Friday 0800- 1700 (normal working hours). Flexible hours and telework may be considered in compliance with the BCDC Telework Policy.  

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-500348
Position #(s):
722-101-3134-001
Working Title:
Senior Engineer for Resilient Shorelines
Classification:
SENIOR ENGINEER-SAN FRANCISCO BAY CONSERVATION/DEVELOPMENT
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00
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:
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 a mission to protect and enhance San Francisco Bay for this and future generations.

Through its laws and policies, BCDC protects the Bay and hundreds of miles of shoreline, collaborates with local, regional, state, and federal agencies and communities, prepares the region for sea level rise, and facilitates the implementation of the San Francisco Bay Trail and the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail.

Applications will be reviewed the first week of each month.


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

Special Requirements

Don't have experience with every single job function? Studies have shown that applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with everything in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. An exam list will be created based upon the candidates education and experience for this position to determine eligibility.

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

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 - Applications will be reviewed the first week of each month.
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:
  1. Knowledge and experience in coastal and/or civil or environmental engineering;
  2. Possession of a master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, or Engineering Geology;
  3. Experience related to structures on bays, estuaries, or coastal sites;
  4. Experience managing grants and contracts;
  5. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; and
  6. Strong computer skills, and ability to prepare and present presentations on technical topics.

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.bcdc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Harriet Ross
(415) 352-3615
harriet.ross@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:
Susie Ledesma
(415) 352-3638
humanresources@bcdc.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.

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