The California Coastal Commission is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to join its Technical Services Unit (Ecology Group). The Commission is a small State agency that is charged with protecting coastal resources and managing coastal development in California. The Commission’s mission is to implement the Coastal Act and to protect, restore, and enhance coastal and marine resources for the continuing benefit of current and future generations. The Ecology Group supports Commission staff with review and analysis of proposed development regarding potential adverse impacts on coastal resources and conformance with Coastal Act natural resource policies, including those certified in Local Coastal Plans (LCPs) and similar plans.
Under the direction of the Ecology Group Environmental Program Manager, the successful incumbent will be integrated into the existing team and work with Commission staff to address a variety of ecological issues raised in the Commission’s policy, planning and regulatory work. The incumbent will be expected to: independently review and analyze a variety of biological reports including EIRs and EISs; conduct research and investigations often involving complex environmental conditions/circumstances; identify problems including potential adverse impacts and ways to avoid and minimize these; factor in climate change dynamics relative to environmental considerations; coordinate with other federal, state, and local agencies; and, make recommendations for compliance with the natural resource policies of the Coastal Act and relevant certified plans. A substantial portion of the incumbent’s work will focus on transportation projects in several District offices, including coordination with the Commission’s Transportation Program Team. An important responsibility will be engaging in early collaboration with Commission staff and project proponents to develop appropriate habitat mitigation proposals.
Key functions of the job include writing complex memoranda, contributing to staff report findings and special conditions, answering questions from the public, making verbal staff presentations to the Coastal Commission and supporting Commission deliberation. The incumbent will also represent the Coastal Commission on multi-agency work groups, task forces, and similar entities; to staff of local, state, and federal agencies; the legislature; special interest groups; and to the broader public. The position offers opportunities for developing and contributing expertise on specific habitats and species as well as on relevant and emerging ecological issues. Examples of desired expertise include but are not limited to forest and riparian habitats, shrublands, grasslands, wetlands, coastal dunes, specific animal groups such as birds, bats, salmonids and pollinators and broader topics such as climate resilience and adaptation, hydroacoustic and terrestrial noise, artificial night lighting, fish passage, wildlife crossings, nature-based adaptation, vegetation management for fire, and emerging habitat restoration practices.
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.
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: 10/25/2024Who 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 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
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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
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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:
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jonna Engel
(805) 585-1800
jonna.engel@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: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.
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