The Principal Shoreline Development Analyst is a unique position that takes an active role in shaping the development of the San Francisco Bay shoreline as well as in supervising and molding BCDC’s Shoreline Development permitting program. As a permit analyst, you will interact with project proponents, fellow agencies, and a wide range of BCDC staff to shepherd projects through the permitting process. This is a highly collaborative position, both internally and externally, where you will be working with policies such as the Bay Plan’s public access, climate change, and environmental justice policies to create world-class public spaces that provide resilient, sustainable, and equitable opportunities for the public to enjoy and experience the Bay. You will have the opportunity to manage many of the most high-profile and complex permitting and regulatory matters before the Commission and work closely with the Shoreline Development Program Manager to help lead the day-to-day operations of the Shoreline Development Permits team.
Company
San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission
San Francisco County
Salary
$7,252.00 - $9,084.00 per month
Responsibilities
Permitting Tasks (50%)
- Carry out complex shoreline development assignments, including project management of the pre-application and application processes for large or controversial project proposals, involving engagement and coordination of stakeholders, written and oral reports to the Commission and its advisory boards, interpretation and analysis of Commission policies and regulations, negotiations on behalf of the Commission, and recommendations for action.
- Conduct analysis of highly complex site development or policy proposals and advise project proponents, applicants, government agencies, and other stakeholders on achieving consistency with the Commission’s laws and policies.
- Prepare high-quality written materials for the Commission and its advisory boards that are clear and concise, comprehensively describe key issues, and meet the requirements of State law and the Commission.
- Conduct review of environmental documentation under the California Environmental Quality Act for projects within the Commission’s jurisdiction and prepare comments on behalf of the Commission as a responsible agency.
- Provide updates to the Shoreline Development Program Manager and the agency on the status of significant applications and controversial issues raised by projects.
- Work on a variety of shoreline development permit applications, managing communications with applicants, conducting policy analysis, and drafting permit language consistent with Commission regulations.
Shoreline Development Program Management (20%)
- Receive and assign applications for new permits, permit amendments, and federal consistency determinations to permit staff, and maintain associated database records.
- Work with the Shoreline Development Program Manager to plan and direct the work of otherpermit analysts on the Shoreline Development Team .
- Review internally produced materials, such as correspondence, staff reports, and permitdrafts, for quality of writing and consistency with the Commission’s laws and policies.
- Assist in the day-to-day supervision, training, and evaluation of staff.
- Principal Shoreline Development Analyst (CPA III) Duty Statement
Regulatory Program Support (15%)
- Coordinate among teams internally to ensure agency-wide consistency in the interpretation and application of Commission laws and policies, and to ensure the distribution of relevant information about ongoing projects and policy discussions to other agency staff.
- Respond to inquiries from developers, government agencies, and members of the public.
- Provide support to other teams regarding permitting, policy implementation, regulations,and processes.
- Prepare Annual Report statistics and federal grant progress reports as needed and supervisepreparation of quarterly permit statistics.
- Represent the Shoreline Development Team, permitting team, and/or Regulatory Division atstaff meetings and on special projects.
Special Projects (10%)
- Lead or participate in efforts to improve agency processes and/or policies.
- Participate in various Commission staff programs and special projects.
Miscellaneous (5%)
- Assist with mailings, filing, and related duties.
- Work with the Shoreline Development Program Manager to recruit and hire new staff.
- Mentor interns or fellows.
- Represent the Chief of Permits (Shoreline Development) in his/her absence and represents
- the Commission, as directed, before local governments, other State agencies and federalagencies, and before citizen’s groups.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge
- Issues and disciplines related to the field of coastal management, including: the principles, trends, and concepts of land use, coastal, environmental, and regional planning, policy, and law; state and local discretionary review and permitting processes; site planning and plan review; social science; scientific research principles and methods; public access and design; social equity and environmental justice; and climate change.
- Basic principles of personnel management and supervision; public relations and administration; and modern office methods, technology, and procedures. Principal Shoreline Development Analyst (CPA III) Duty Statement
Skills:
- Project management skills, including leadership, budgeting, contract management, work planning, and the organization of research, records, and data.
- Communications skills, related to written communications, oral presentations, document design, visual representation of data and complex issues, multi-stakeholder negotiations, active listening, and conflict resolution.
- Facilitation skills, including meeting and group facilitation.
- Technological skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; database management; virtual meeting platforms; GIS analyses and mapping; online tools; file management.
Abilities:
- Effectively manage project timelines, adhering to state-mandated deadlines.
- Prioritize, organize, and adapt to changing situations for quick resolution.
- Analyze and apply state and federal laws, policies, and regulations related to environmental protection and resource management.
- Innovate solutions for environmental and coastal challenges
- Conduct independent, complex technical investigations on State-important issues.
- Collaborate on projects and policy issues across BCDC staff levels, agencies, and stakeholders.
- Provide technical support on shoreline development and coastal resource management.
- Negotiate controversial positions and communicate effectively to diverse audiences. • Lead projects, organize professional staff, and inspire confidence in working relationships.
- Train and motivate staff to achieve program goals.
- Proactively address implicit biases and consider diverse needs with respect.
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusive activities, valuing cultural differences
Instructions
To learn more and apply for the job, visit their original job posting at https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=413789
Program / Center Affiliation
Job Type
Full-Time