CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLANNER (Environmental Scientist)

Job Description and Duties BCDC is looking for a Climate Adaptation Planner to join the Adaptation Planning Unit. This role will help advance the agency’s Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP) through supporting local governments, communities, and stakeholders in understanding and applying adaptation planning topics, concepts, and policies in practice. The RSAP is an award-winning, first-of-its-kind plan that contains Guidelines for how local governments along the Bay shoreline must plan and prepare for sea level rise and coastal flood impacts. You will take an active and lead role to research complex adaptation topics, develop resources and tools to advance emerging adaptation challenges, and coordinate with state, regional, federal agencies and partners. You will also play a large role in shaping the development of Subregional Plans and provide recommendations on plan and policy alignment with the RSAP Guidelines. This is a highly collaborative position, both internally and externally. It includes strong research and analysis emphasis, along with outreach and engagement with diverse stakeholders to incorporate knowledge and expertise into planning, policy, and technical resources. 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. This classification is a deep class. Your placement within the appropriate range will be determined by your experience. Training and Development assignments may be considered. This recruitment may be used to fill other positions. See the duty statement for more information. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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: • Background or expertise in climate science, including emissions and impacts projections.• Familiarity with Bay Area geography and local communities.• Knowledge of California's land use, coastal policy, and environmental justice issues.• Experience with environmental analysis, research, management, planning, or regulation.• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with professionals from diverse fields and levels.