Sea Level Rise Planning Coordinator

The Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking a Sea Level Rise Planning Coordinator in Sacramento, CA. This role involves supporting the Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategy, conducting studies on planning and recreation issues, and engaging with the public and local stakeholders. Candidates should have expertise in vulnerability assessments and coastal hazard planning. The position is telework eligible, allowing for remote work centered around California.
Job Description and Duties

ASSOCIATE PARK & RECREATION SPECIALIST – STRATEGIC PLANNING & RECREATION SERVICES DIVISION / STATEWIDE PLANNING / GENERAL & RECREATION PLANNING

The reporting location is 715 P Street, Sacramento, 95814. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Staff Park and Recreation Specialist.

Join California State Parks’ NEW Coastal Resilience Team!

If you’re passionate about the intersection of climate resilience, sustainable stewardship, resource preservation, and coastal access and recreation, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of the California coast! California State Parks is launching a new Coastal Resilience Team to help advance sea level rise adaptation and improve coastal resilience across the coastal parks of the California State Park System. This team of specialists will work together to inform coastal adaptation projects; integrate climate principles into Department policies, operations, and programs; and provide technical support to coastal parks.

Each member of this team will bring unique expertise, working together to integrate resilience principles across all aspects of coastal park management.

In this role you will:
• Support Department-wide implementation of the Department's Sea Level Rise (SLR) Adaptation Strategy.
• Coordinate design, development, and implementation of a wide range of studies and analyses on planning and recreation issues to meet the long-range strategic needs of the State Park System, considering SLR impacts and management strategies.
• Coordinate and lead public engagement outreach, meetings, workshops, site visits, and data integration.
• Coordinate with potential local and regional recreation providers and land managers in regional planning efforts.

We’re looking for candidates who:
• Bring strong expertise in the development of vulnerability assessments and other resource management studies.
• Ability to address coastal hazards in planning and adaptation strategies.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills and a willingness to collaborate
• Conduct site visits, formulate projects and policy setting related to sea level rise
• Develop and manage datasets, technical tools, and planning resources to support coastal resilience projects.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as telework eligible-remote centered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Joan Fine at Show phone number or at View email address on calcareers.ca.gov.

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the .
Special Requirements
• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:

Please include a 1-2 page(s), 12-point font, supplemental questionnaire that addresses the following questions:
• Describe why you are interested in this position and how your experience will support California State Parks’ mission and coastal resilience goals.
• An important step in SLR planning is completing SLR vulnerability assessments and other resource management studies. Please describe your experience analyzing SLR vulnerability assessments and studies. How have you incorporated the analysis into strategies and plans?

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum
qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification
description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts
and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this
position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts
will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting
documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical
information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)
SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as
your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an
additional document. Benefits

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

Additional Instructions

If
submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the
Position # 549-336-1089-009 and the Job Control # JC-508770 in the “Examination
or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.

Note: If
you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each
position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with
multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

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. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being
screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an
interview.

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
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see "Special Requirements"