Job Posting: Tribal Liaison and Environmental Justice Project Analyst

State Coastal Conservancy

JC-504875
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Tribal Liaison and Environmental Justice Project Analyst
CONSERVANCY PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ANALYST I

$6,097.00 - $7,631.00 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: 2/10/2026

Job Description and Duties

This is a 12-month limited term position that may be extended and/or may become permanent pending budget approval.

“Love the California Coast and the environment? Committed to tribal engagement and environmental justice? This might be the job for you!”  

The State Coastal Conservancy has an exciting opportunity for you to join us in protecting California’s iconic lands and waters, restoring vital habitats, and increasing inclusive and equitable enjoyment of the coast and shoreline as our agency’s Tribal Liaison and Environmental Justice analyst.  The position will be filled at the Conservancy Project Development Analyst I level (CPDA I). See the Duty Statement for more information.

 

The State Coastal Conservancy works with local partners along the coast of California, within coastal watersheds, and within the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area to acquire and protect natural and agricultural lands, restore and enhance habitats and ecosystems, design and build trails and other recreational facilities, plan and implement climate adaptation projects, implement urban greening projects, provide environmental education, and improve public access for historically underserved communities. The new Tribal Liaison and Environmental Justice analyst will be responsible for ongoing development and implementation of the Conservancy’s tribal affairs and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) work. Under the direction of the Deputy Executive Officer, the incumbent will develop and implement tribal and JEDI policies and procedures for the agency, will assist Conservancy staff in implementing these policies, will coordinate with other agencies and partners working on tribal and JEDI issues, and will manage certain tribally- and JEDI-centered projects. Project management work will include soliciting and reviewing grant applications, assisting grantees with project development, writing, and presenting staff recommendations for Conservancy Board approval, developing grant agreements in cooperation with legal staff, ensuring that the project purpose and all conditions of the grant agreement are met, reviewing invoices, and monitoring the progress of projects. Duties will require leadership skills, a high level of independent action, and coordination with community groups, tribes, Conservancy staff, other public agencies, and nonprofits.

This is a Statewide Recruitment for one authorized position. This position may be filled in the Headquarters office in Oakland, CA, or may be filled as a permanent remote position in the following counties: San Diego, Orange, or Los Angeles.

Candidates must have permanent residence in California and, if working in a remote position, must reside in one of the counties listed above. Please indicate your preferred location(s) in the "Explanation" section of your application (State Application Form - STD.678) or in your Statement of Qualifications. Please note, you must reside within your preferred location(s) to accept this position.

The Coastal Program Analyst I eligibility list will be appropriated for the Conservancy Project Development Analyst I list. You will need to meet the minimum qualifications of both classifications. If you are not currently on the Coastal Program Analyst I list, please take the online exam. Refer to "Eligibility Examination Information".


Effective July 1, 2025, a 3% salary reduction is in place under the Personal Leave Program (PLP), with 5 hours of Personal Leave Credit earned monthly in exchange. This program is subject to change based on union agreements and state budget policy.


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

Working Conditions

  • If Oakland based, this position will be an in-office/remote-office hybrid, with at least two days in-office required. This is subject to change based on operational needs and/or future return to office orders. A computer for teleworking will be provided.
  • If remote based, the incumbent would work from home and will be required to travel to our headquarters in Oakland, CA once per month. The travel costs are paid for at the State rate by the State Coastal Conservancy.
  • Work hours are Monday through Friday, eight hours per day. Prolonged periods of sitting (or standing, if preferred) are expected. Position may require repetitive movements in the performance of daily duties.
  • Indoor work is standard and will require working on a computer for up to eight hours per day.
  • Outdoor work is occasionally necessary. Work environment may involve a range of climatic and physical conditions such as exposure to rain, heat, cold, fumes, dust, air contaminants, stinging insects, poison oak, and rattlesnakes.
  • May require working in occasional confrontational situations with project partners, grantees, or members of the public.
  • Travel to meetings and project sites may be required. Work may involve dealing with a range of traffic conditions
  • Operating a computer system is essential to perform duties.


Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-504875
Position #(s):
536-200-4808-XXX
Working Title:
Tribal Liaison and Environmental Justice Project Analyst
Classification:
CONSERVANCY PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ANALYST I
$6,097.00 - $7,631.00
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:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Special Requirements

Important Applications Instructions:

  • If you're new to the state application process, please visit 3 Steps to a State Job.
  • The State application (STD 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. The Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Please refer to the resource: Work for California Resource: State Application Checklist
  • A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included. Please see "Statement of Qualifications" section below for more information. Please refer to the resource: Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications
  • Copy of diploma and/or transcripts (official/unofficial) required.
  • Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

Applications received without ALL of these required items listed above will not receive further consideration for this position. 

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: 2/10/2026

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:

State Coastal Conservancy
Inge Sorensen
Attn: Inge Sorensen
1515 Clay Street, Floor 10
Oakland, CA 94612

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

State Coastal Conservancy
Inge Sorensen
Inge Sorensen
1515 Clay Street, Floor 10
Oakland, CA 94612
Mon, Tues, Wed only
09:00 AM - 04:00 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.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see the "Statement of Qualification Section" at the bottom of the job posting, for the instructions and responses to 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:
  • Experience working with Tribes and Tribal communities.
  • Experience developing and/or implementing environmental justice initiatives including staff trainings, workshops, and internal committees.
  • Experience working with diverse audiences and responding to concerns and issues through either work or lived experience.
  • Experience managing or overseeing restoration, acquisition, and/or public access projects.
  • Experience organizing and facilitating meetings and teams.
  • Experience working with a variety of stakeholder groups, sometimes with conflicting interests.
  • Ability to communicate SCC’s work at conferences and meeting presentations and through the media.
  • Knowledge of Division 21 of California Public Resources Code, coastal access, restoration, land protection, and land use.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively track workload, deadlines, and budgets.
  • Excellent oral communication skills and ability to write accurately and concisely.
  • Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, partners, and grantees.
  • Bilingual speaker of a language used by large numbers of people in California.


Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

State Coastal Conservancy employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/CaliforniaState-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

EXAM ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

SCC will be appropriating/using the Coastal Program Analyst eligibility list for the Conservancy Project Development Analyst position. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for both classifications in order to take the exam:

Coastal Program Analyst Series - CalHR
Conservancy Project Development Series - CalHR

Directions on taking the CalHR eligibility exam and link to the exam:  

  • To be eligible for this position, candidates MUST take the Coastal Program Analyst I online exam or have taken it within the past 12 months and receive a passing score. 
  • Please review the Coastal Program Analyst I exam bulletin and take the online exam here: CalCareers
  • NOTE: Please make sure to read the exam bulletin before taking the exams.
  • The eligibility exam is a Training and Experience Evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your answers to the exam questions are not shared with the hiring team. Qualified candidates must be in a reachable rank (ranks 1, 2, or 3) on the employment list as well as meet the minimum qualifications of the classifications.
  • Transfer Eligibility – A candidate must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable in order to transfer to this position. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications for this position (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
  • Reinstatement Eligibility – A candidate is eligible for reinstatement if they have previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above.)


STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Develop a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) to respond to the following. The SOQ must be no more than two pages, with Calibri font at least size 12, and at least one-inch margins. Provide answers to the following questions:

Question 1:  Describe your experience working with systemically excluded communities and developing environmental justice initiatives, specifically describing your role, the process, and any outcomes and lessons learned.

Question 2:  Describe your experience working with Tribes and/or tribal communities and developing tribal initiatives, specifically describing your role, the process, and any outcomes and lessons learned.

Question 3:  Describe your experience organizing and facilitating public and stakeholder meetings, responding to concerns and issues from stakeholders, and gaining consensus.

Question 4:  Describe your experience developing, leading, and implementing natural resource enhancement projects. Include discussion of climate change adaptation and integrating public access as applicable.


    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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