Associate Environmental Planner

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

Under the general direction of a Senior Environmental Planner, the Associate Environmental Planner (AEP) is expected to provide subject matter expertise in environmental planning, analysis, and evaluation of a wide variety of projects and initiatives. The incumbent is expected to be proficient in the essential functions listed below in support of the Technical Assistance Division within the Resilience Branch of the Hazard Mitigation Section.

The Technical Assistance Division within the Resilience Branch supports the Cal OES mission and strategic plan through the innovation, planning, development, and implementation of mitigation-focused projects and initiatives. The Division is responsible for technical assistance to local jurisdictions in devising plans and projects that will advance climate adaptation and equity outcomes to enhance resilience throughout the State of California. The Technical Assistance Division is expected to work in partnership with the Hazard Mitigation Planning Division to ensure that all proposed projects and pending grant awards are in alignment with the established local and state hazard mitigation plans and are in compliance with federal and state environmental and programmatic regulations and laws.

The AEP will take on the most complex projects and sub-applications; conduct analysis of and make recommendations concerning methods to mitigate environmental impacts; resolve difficult and complex environmental issues and undertake a variety of actions necessary to implement the Resilience Branch goals and objectives. Will coordinate quality control for the grant proposal and project review process to ensure documentation complies with all applicable state and federal programmatic and regulatory requirements as well as direct and provide technical assistance for project and sub-application development in alignment with state and federal mitigation grant programs.

Members of the Technical Assistance Division frequently interact with stakeholders from Local, State, Tribal, Federal, community-based organizations, and private sector agencies and will be expected to provide platinum customer service through community outreach and technical training to all partners. This collaborative unit strives to create innovative and accessible plans that reduce the risk to lives, property, and the environment throughout the State. Expected to become knowledgeable on the impacts and best management principles concerning methods to mitigate environmental hazards and to assist in resolving difficult and complex environmental issues.

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Working Conditions

This position is located in the Climate and Flood Resilience Unit in Mather, CA.

Hybrid Telework : This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.

Special Requirements

Application Package Requirements

To have your application considered for this job opportunity:

• List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678.
• List your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the STD. 678.
• Provide the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours.
• You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application ( do not note “see attached resume” in this section ). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.
• SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.
• Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service.

If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail.

**A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.**

**All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.**

**We encourage applicants to apply electronically.**

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:

• Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner.
• Be proficient in the use of various computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications and be willing to learn new technological tools and to incorporate them in daily tasks.
• Have knowledge and experience in urban, regional, and/or environmental planning and the application of community planning and/or mitigation principles.
• Have experience in analyzing and interpreting legislative documents, government codes and regulations.
• Possess strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects with short-term and long-term deadlines.
• Possess an acute attention to detail.
• Have excellent customer service skills.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrate willingness to assume the most complex duties and adapt to changing priorities.
• Employ creativity and innovation to resolve issues and identify alternative strategies for complex problems.
• Demonstrate interest in mentorship of junior staff.

Benefits

Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Free Parking
• On-site Gym and Locker room
• Electric Carport
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
• Flexible Schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
• Investment in careers development
• Located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station

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

Statement of Qualifications

All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. The SOQ should specifically outline how you meet any or all of the desirable qualifications outlined in the Job Posting and Duty Statement.

Failure to include an SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration. A resume in lieu of the SOQ responses may disqualify an applicant from consideration. A standard or generic SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Please review the Duty Statement and the Desirable Qualifications for the position.

SOQ FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS :

• The SOQ shall be no more than two pages, double-spaced in 12-point Arial font.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING :

1. Please describe your experience working in complex environmental matters, hazard mitigation, emergency management and/or disaster recovery.

2. Please describe your overall experience leading complex planning processes. Identify a specific plan or project you worked on and describe what steps you took to ensure efficient development including the strategies you utilized to ensure the plan or project met all requirements/deadlines.

For assistance in uploading documents, including the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog: Upload SOQ to your Application Package

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section at the bottom of this job bulletin for the filing instructions and the SOQ Question(s). Applications submitted without the SOQ may not be considered.