Job Posting: South Coast Project Manager

State Coastal Conservancy

JC-491588
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South Coast Project Manager
CONSERVANCY PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ANALYST II

$7,327.00 - $9,179.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/8/2025

Job Description and Duties

Do you love protecting, restoring, and enjoying the California Coast? Our South Coast Program has openings!

The State Coastal Conservancy (SCC) has a rare opportunity to join our agency to protect California’s iconic lands and waters, restore vital habitats, and increase inclusive and equitable enjoyment of the coast and shoreline. The position will be filled as a Conservancy Project Development Analyst II (CPDA II). Please click on the Duty Statement link below to review the specifics of the CPDA II position.

The SCC works with local partners on multi-benefit projects located along the coast of California, within coastal watersheds, and/or within the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. The new Conservancy Project Development Analyst II will assist with disbursing state funding and managing projects to acquire and protect natural and agricultural lands, restore, and enhance habitats and ecosystems, design and build trails and other recreational facilities, plan and implement climate adaptation projects, provide environmental education, and improve public access for historically underserved communities. Tasks will be performed under the general direction of a Regional or Deputy Manager. The work will include soliciting and reviewing grant applications, assisting grantees with project development, writing, and presenting staff recommendations for Conservancy Board approval, developing grant agreements in cooperation with legal staff, ensuring that the project purpose and all conditions of the grant agreement are met, reviewing invoices, and monitoring the progress of projects. The new staff person will be part of the Southern California Regional Work Group and will work with grantees, partner agencies, tribes, non-profit organizations, and community groups on projects from Ventura to San Diego.


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

Working Conditions

  • Position Headquarters (HQ) is in a high-rise building in Oakland, CA
  • Work on a computer for up to 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday.
  • This position will be an in-office/remote-office hybrid, with at least two days in-office required. A computer for teleworking will be provided.
  • Travel is required throughout California for meetings and site visits, with regular overnight stays at least monthly to project areas from Ventura to San Diego counties.
  • Work environment may involve a range of climatic and physical conditions such as exposure to rain, heat, cold, fumes, dust, air contaminants, stinging insects, poison oak, and rattlesnakes.
  • A work environment may involve some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which will require the following basic safety precautions.
  • May need to work around water or ambulate on uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
  • May need to stoop, bend, reach, lift, twist, turn, kneel, squat, grasp, or lift-up to 15 pounds.
  • Work activities may require working in confrontational situations with project partners, grantees, or members of the public.
  • Work hours may be varied; may require overtime.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-491588
Position #(s):
536-200-4809-XXX
Working Title:
South Coast Project Manager
Classification:
CONSERVANCY PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ANALYST II
$7,327.00 - $9,179.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
CONSERVANCY PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ANALYST I
$6,097.00 - $7,631.00
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Alameda County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Special Requirements

Important Applications Instructions:

  • If you're new to the state application process, please visit 3 Steps to a State Job.
  • The State application (STD 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. The 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. Please refer to the resource: Work for California Resource: State Application Checklist
  • A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included. Please see "Statement of Qualifications" section below for more information. Please refer to the resource: Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications
  • Copy of diploma and/or transcripts (official/unofficial) required.
  • Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

Applications received without ALL of these required items listed above will not receive further consideration for this position. 

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: 10/8/2025

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:

State Coastal Conservancy
Inge Sorensen
Attn: Inge Sorensen
1515 Clay Street, Floor 10
Oakland, CA 94612

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Coastal Conservancy
Inge Sorensen
Inge Sorensen
1515 Clay Street, Floor 10
Oakland, CA 94612
Mon, Tues, Wed only
09:00 AM - 04:00 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
  • Statement of Qualifications -
    • See the five SOQ prompts in the "STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS” section below.
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:
  • Experienced Project Manager at the Conservancy Project Development Analyst II level or higher.
  • Knowledge of Division 21 of California Public Resources Code, coastal access, restoration, land protection, and land use.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively track staff workload and regional budgets.
  • Excellent oral communication skills and ability to write accurately and concisely.
  • Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, partners, and grantees.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills to maintain a positive work environment and support staff.
  • Experience working with underserved communities and diverse audiences and responding to concerns and issues through either work or lived experience.
  • Bilingual speaker of a language used by large numbers of people in California.

Benefits

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

State Coastal Conservancy employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/CaliforniaState-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

EXAM ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

SCC will be appropriating/using the Coastal Program Analyst eligibility list for the Conservancy Project Development Analyst position. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for both classifications in order to take the exam:

Coastal Program Analyst Series - CalHR
Conservancy Project Development Series - CalHR

Directions on taking the CalHR eligibility exam and link to the exam:  

  • To be eligible for this position, candidates MUST take the Coastal Program Analyst II or Coastal Program Analyst I online exam or have taken it within the past 12 months and receive a passing score. 
  • Please review the Coastal Program Analyst II  exam bulletin and take the online exam here: CalCareers  
  • Please review the Coastal Program Analyst I exam bulletin and take the online exam here: CalCareers  
  • NOTE: Please make sure to read the exam bulletin before taking the exams.
  • The eligibility exam is a Training and Experience Evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your answers to the exam questions are not shared with the hiring team. Qualified candidates must be in a reachable rank (ranks 1, 2, or 3) on the employment list as well as meet the minimum qualifications of the classifications.
  • Transfer Eligibility – A candidate must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable in order to transfer to this position. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications for this position (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
  • Reinstatement Eligibility – A candidate is eligible for reinstatement if they have previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above.)


STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Develop a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) to respond to the following. The SOQ must be no more than two pages, with Arial 12-pt font, and at least one-half inch margins. Failure to include an SOQ will disqualify you from consideration. Provide answers to the following prompts:

 

  1. Describe your leadership experience and include the following types of examples as much as possible: taking initiative to address a problem; managing and leading teams of people; and serving as a supervisor.
  2. Describe your experience developing, leading, and implementing natural resource enhancement projects with technical and sensitive policy issues; include discussion of climate change adaptation and integrating public access as applicable.
  1. Describe your experience organizing and facilitating public and stakeholder meetings, explaining project process and benefits, responding to concerns and issues from stakeholders, and gaining consensus.
  2. Describe your experience developing budgets for projects, managing program budgets, and applying for and managing external grants.
  3. Describe your experience applying Justice, Equity, Diversity, and/or Inclusion principles on an organizational and project level.

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.

Application Methods:
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