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San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission

COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST I

United States

Join the Planning team at the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) and create plans to address critical issues for the San Francisco Bay, including climate change and sea level rise adaptation, natural resource protection, land use, and environmental justice and equity.

Under direction of the Long-Range Planning Manager, the Coastal Planner conducts policy planning studies reviewing the San Francisco Bay Plan and the Commission’s Special Area Plans and provide recommendations on policy development. Special focus will be on policy analysis related to public access issues related to sea level rise and climate change, habitat restoration, and social equity and environmental justice to support the Commission’s efforts to implement the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Guidelines developed pursuant to SB 272 (Laird). Coastal Planner works is responsible for a wide variety of planning functions, including literature research, policy and data analysis, technical and policy report writing, and outreach. Working in partnership with other public agencies and interest groups, the Coastal Planner develops and presents planning recommendations to the Commission.

This position is a full-time, limited-term 12-month position, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

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

Working Conditions

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.

Required to complete all required training and information as requested including but not limited to Ethics, Sexual Harassment, Form 700, and Nepotism.

Work in a multi-story office building in downtown San Francisco, Monday through Friday 0800-1700 (normal working hours). Flexible hours and telework may be considered in compliance with BCDC Telework Policy.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST I

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-492511

Position #(s):

722-101-4726-XXX

Working Title:

Coastal Planner (Long-Range Planning)

Classification:

COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST I

$4,928.00 - $7,633.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Work Location:

San Francisco County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission is responsible for protecting and enhancing the San Francisco Bay and advances the Bay’s responsible, productive, and equitable uses—for today and for generations to come—as we face a changing climate and rising sea levels.

Long-Range Planning Team:

BCDC’s Long-Range Planning Team, part of the Planning Division, leads major planning studies, policy development, and integrates science and best practices into BCDC’s planning and regulatory work. Recent policy achievements include:

Incorporating the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan into the Bay Plan to guide local sea level rise planning
Updating the San Francisco Bay Seaport Plan
Updating the Bay Plan to encourage habitat restoration
Adding environmental justice and social equity policies to the Bay Plan

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

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: 9/26/2025

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

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 - Writing sample. (5 pages or less)
Other - Three professional references.

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:

We are seeking a talented and driven coastal planner to design and support policy research and development on behalf of BCDC. You should be an effective and analytical problem solver with excellent communication and collaboration skills. This role requires close communication with local, state, and federal agency staff, and other project stakeholders, community-based organizations, and with BCDC‘s regulatory and planning staff.

You should feel comfortable working independently and in teams. Ideally, you will have experience and interest in coastal or natural resource management, sea level rise adaptation, and collaborative land use planning, as well as environmental justice and social equity. Knowledge of California coastal zone management, land use and environmental planning principles, including familiarity with CEQA is highly desirable.

Benefits

Benefits include paid vacation/sick leave or annual leave; public transit subsidy; 11 paid holidays each calendar year; health, dental, and vision benefits; and deferred compensation and retirement benefit programs. For a list of benefits, go to https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

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:
Erik Buehmann
(415) 352-3645
Erik.Buehmann@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:
Peggy Atwell
(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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