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Senior Planner Coastal Resilience
Governor’s Office of Planning and Research / Sacramento County
Posted on: February 9, 2023
Application Deadline: 2/16/2023
Job Description
Job Description and Duties
This is a professional classification that requires the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; exercise initiative; independence of action; demonstrate tact and good judgement; communicate effectively both written and orally; balance multiple projects and execute effectively in a collaborative work environment; and develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
The incumbent is required to have proven communication and grant management skills. Some scientific understanding of climate change or professional planning experience , including climate change adaptation and mitigation; local government planning processes, requirements, and best practices; climate and environmental policies; and other technical topics relevant to climate change and land use policy. The incumbent shall be open-minded, detail oriented, and passionate about advancing racial and social equity within state policy.
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=352385
Required Experience / Skills / Education
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:
- Subject-Area Knowledge: General familiarity with one or several relevant subject areas and practices, e.g.: climate adaptation and resilience planning, climate vulnerability assessments, coastal resilience, local government roles and processes, land use planning, housing, community development, economic development, social and racial equity, environmental policy and greenhouse gas reduction, and environmental protection.
- Collaboration: Track record of successfully collaborating with diverse teams and fostering positive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
- Organization and Personal Accountability: Ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple simultaneous projects, ask for assistance when needed, and provide regular progress updates to collaborators, supervisors, and colleagues.
- Communication skills: Superior written and oral communications, especially the ability to write succinctly and clearly.
- Analysis: Ability to research and analyze quantitative and qualitative information and prepare and present results orally and in writing. Database management and data entry.
- Independent Judgement: Ability to understand and effectively respond to cultural and political context. Ability to implement sound professional judgement and critical thinking.
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Travel: Ability to travel occasionally as needed. (The State of California reimburses employees for qualifying travel-related expenses.)
Bilingual a Plus.
Application Instructions
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.
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.
