Caltrans District 3 · 1 day ago
COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST I
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$4,928/mo - $7,633/moThe California Coastal Commission is responsible for protecting and enhancing California’s coast and ocean resources. They are seeking a COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST I to review coastal development permit applications, analyze land use plans, and provide recommendations to the Commission on various matters.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Review coastal development permit applications for conformity with California Coastal Act requirements
Review and process after-the-fact coastal development permit applications
Analyze coastal land use plans (LUP) and zoning ordinances prepared by cities and counties in the coastal zone for conformity with California Coastal Act requirements
Draft and review planning policies for local LCPs and LUPs
Prepare written recommendations to the Commission on permit applications and other matters
Review compliance by applicants with the terms of previously issued coastal permits
Coordinate with District Enforcement staff on ways to address Coastal Act violations
Monitor the coastal regulatory and planning programs of assigned cities and counties and participate through means such as commenting on proposed developments under review at the local level and assisting local government planners in interpretation of California Coastal Act and LCP policies
Provide information to permit applicants and members of the public regarding the Commission’s regulatory and planning programs
Take a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems of LCP interpretation and implementation
Perform miscellaneous other tasks, including analyzing the environmental impacts of projects in the coastal zone; interpreting aerial photographs and mapped information; visiting the sites of coastal projects; and attending meetings with local, state, and federal government agencies
Some travel and fieldwork
Support public participation and public outreach; including support for in-person and virtual public hearings
Prepare and present effective oral presentations to various audiences; and
Possible work on grant projects
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of the California Coastal Act; the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); current state planning law, and principles and practices of land use planning is critical
A background in planning, environmental studies or resource management, or a closely related field is desirable
The successful candidate must demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to research and creatively explore complex coastal resource issues
Effective writing and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as a team member are critical
The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with other local, state and federal agency officials and will be expected to be rigorous in identifying issues and pro-active in their problem-solving efforts
Preferred
Experience with environmental justice and/or tribal consultation
Company
Caltrans District 3
Caltrans District 3 is a government administration company based out of 703 B ST, Marysville, California, United States.
Founded in 1895Marysville, California, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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