SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

Job Description and Duties **This is a 12 month Limited-Term position that may be extended up to 24 months and/or with the possibility of becoming permanent.** 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 the Program manager II, the Senior Environmental Planner (SEP) is responsible for the implementation of program objectives for Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) in the Recovery Directorate and CalOES. The incumbent will independently conduct technical and procedural review of pending grant awards to determine whether the proposed projects are in compliance with state and federal environmental regulations, document potential audit findings, and conduct final review during closeout out with Recovery Operations, Public Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation Assistance. Performs analysis and provides recommendations on methods to mitigate environmental impacts; assists in addressing complex environmental issues. Oversees Cal OES and subrecipient training and exercises discretion in providing oversight and coordination for projects or programs. Maintains liaison with other governmental agencies and the private sector, evaluates program performance and outcomes, and represents the organization in compliance negotiations, policy implementation, and strategic planning. Performs other related tasks to support the objectives and goals of the Cal OES Recovery Directorate. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Application Package RequirementsTo 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: • Experience leading small teams of technical experts in environmental and historic preservation • Experience writing and reviewing technical documents • Experience with wetland delineations and biological assessments • Excellent leadership, communication, and interactive skills • Extensive experience with CEQA, NEPA, Section 106 of NHPA, and other State and Federal Environmental and Historic Preservation laws, regulations, and policies • Experience working in Emergency Management, Hazard Mitigation, and/or Disaster Recovery Operations at the Local, State, and/or Federal Level • Knowledge of FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) Program, including eligibility criteria and funding mechanisms • Familiarity with construction methods, building codes, and mitigation techniques to strengthen infrastructure resilience • Proficiency 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 • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner • Ability to offer succinct, value-added recommendations, exercise sound judgment • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment • Ability to work independently and in a cooperative team environment • Strong organizational and time management skills • Excellent attention to detail • Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure to meet quick deadlines • Ability to adapt to changing priorities Statement of Qualifications All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Failure to include an SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration. A resume in lieu of the SOQ responses and a standard or generic SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration. Please review the Duty Statement and the Desirable Qualifications. The SOQ should specifically outline how you meet any or all of the desirable qualifications outlined in the Job Posting and Duty Statement. SOQ FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS: • The SOQ should be no more than one page, single-spaced, in 12-point Arial font with name in the upper right corner and SOQ questions included in the body of the document. PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING: • Describe a time when you worked directly with state or federal regulatory/resource agencies to resolve an environmental or historic preservation issue associated with an infrastructure or disaster recovery project. Explain your role, the challenges encountered, how you coordinated with the agencies and other stakeholders, and the outcome. • Describe your experience leading, supervising, or overseeing staff responsible for environmental compliance activities. 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