Job Description

Job Description and Duties

BCDC is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join the Adapting to Rising Tides Data and Science Unit.  This position will support this unit, as well as the agency as a whole, with expertise in climate science and sea level rise adaptation as it applies to planning and policy initiatives around coastal management. This position represents a unique opportunity to ensure that regional decisions regarding adaptation planning and shoreline project permitting is informed by cutting-edge academic and scientific research alongside non-traditional or community knowledge.

The Environmental Scientist performs complex and specialized science, planning, and policy tasks involving research and analysis, writing, and communications. Specifically, this position may lead or support the following tasks:

• Maintaining the Bay Adapt Currents sea level rise adaptation metric dashboard.

• Providing scientific support for sea level rise planning related to the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP).

• Providing scientific support for San Francisco Bay Plan (Bay Plan) updates.

• Developing tools and trainings to improve permitting efficiency related to sea level rise and Bay Plan climate change policies.

• Representing BCDC on collaborative regional scientific efforts.

Assessment of fit for the position depends on fit using three criteria: Minimum requirements (see below), knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in the Duty Statement , and desirable qualifications (see below).  Please ensure that you review all materials prior to applying for the position to assess your fit for the job.

BCDC understands that the successful candidate may not fit the job description perfectly. If you are excited about this role but not sure you meet the desirable qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

BCDC’s office is our headquarters in downtown San Francisco. BCDC is a hybrid workplace and offers telework for all employees. Telework is available for this position in accordance with BCDC Telework Policy and Procedures.

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:

• Competency in science and data analysis, project management, data communication, and problem solving.  
• Proficiency in science or environmental-based analysis (including analysis programs that could include ArcGIS, R, Python or other applicable technologies) and skills in user design and data visualization with data visualization software (e.g. Tableau or PowerBI).
• Familiarity with the Bay Area environmental or sea level rise adaptation planning context.
• Tenacious problem solver with strong data sleuthing, conditioning, analysis, troubleshooting, and communication skills who is eager to take on novel multi-disciplinary and data-driven projects.
• Skilled at designing effective analysis methods and processes that are fair and transparent, invite participation, and acknowledge multi-disciplinary inputs.
• Ability to develop project plans and feel confident making decisions in concert with their supervisor.
• The person should love the Bay and its shoreline and value BCDC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice, and actively contribute to creating these conditions.  The candidate should appreciate BCDC’s mandate to balance conservation and development of the Bay’s diverse resources.

Don't have experience with every single job function? Studies have shown that applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with everything in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

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 .

Eligibility

Candidates must be eligible for appointment to the California civil service classification of Environmental Scientist. Current State employees or former State employees with transfer or reinstatement rights at the Environmental Scientist level may apply. To be eligible for transfer or reinstatement, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications of the respective classification. Appointment is subject to the State Restriction of Appointment (SROA) provisions. Applicants must clearly indicate the basis of their eligibility, including SROA, surplus, transfer, reinstatement status, or list eligibility in the Examination or Job Title section on the CA State Application (std 678).

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at 

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.  Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678.  Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered. 

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

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 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 - Cover letter.
• Other - Three professional references. 

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