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:
Knowledge of:
1) Basic principles of land, water, fish, wildlife, and other natural resource research; principles of ecology; and land-use practices as they relate to coastal and ocean resources under the Commission's jurisdiction.
2) State and Federal environmental rules, regulations, and requirements, Including CEQA, NEPA, and coastal jurisdictions such as the Coastal Commission and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries.
3) Climate change and/or sea level rise science and adaptation strategies for coastal communities.
4) Familiarity with geospatial analytic tools and methods.
5) Policy negotiation and development.
6) Regulatory and legislative processes.
Ability to:
1) Independently conduct and manage complex and difficult environmental analyses and studies on projects subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction and develop sound policy recommendations.
2) Review and interpret scientific and environmental reports and be able to concisely summarize pertinent information for management or Commissioners.
3) Identify and develop recommendations for strategies to advance program, Division, and Commission goals through policy and procedure proposals.
4) Prepare clear, technically accurate, and politically sophisticated reports and policy proposals.
5) Maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with others.
