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Full-time
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City of San Clemente
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949-361-8353
The City of San Clemente takes great pride in our beach community. We strive to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations of San Clemente residents. Coastal management is a critical issue in San Clemente and this position will ensure that the City takes advantage of opportunities to address coastal issues including identifying and seeking funding opportunities and that beach restoration and nourishment is pursued in every possible manner.
The City of San Clemente Coastal Administrator will coordinate coastal management programs and permitting activities for the City. The position is responsible for oversight of coastal issues and resource management including sand transport and replenishment, coastal habitat restoration, coastal resiliency planning, coastal revetment management and permitting, and river/creek maintenance and restoration efforts in accordance with federal and state regulations, local laws, and policies. The Administrator will provide professional management to protect the community's coastal resources, including its unique natural areas, beaches, coastal properties and infrastructure. The position will perform regulatory, technical, managerial, and administrative work in this specific functional area.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives administrative direction from the City Manager.
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
*Identify and coordinate the implementation of new and existing strategies for managing coastal resources,challenges and opportunities.
*Develop and implement coastal management plans and policies, including strategies for beach restoration and nourishment, and managing sea level rise.
*Provide oversight and guidance in the certification and maintenance of the City’s Local Coastal Program.
*Provide guidance and serve as a resource to residents, staff, and the public about coastal issues, processes, and projects.
*Manage the City's sand replenishment and retention program.
*Assist with implementing the City's Climate Action Plan and Local Coastal Program as they relate to coastal planning issues.
*Communicate and coordinate San Clemente shoreline issues with regulatory boards, commissions and agencies such as the California Coastal Commission, State *Parks, State Coastal Conservancy and Army Corp of Engineers.
*Coordinate, compile, conduct and submit reports to necessary agencies and City officials.
*Seek funding opportunities and apply for grants pertaining to coastal projects and marine issues.
*Review requests from City departments, commissions, or agencies for information, guidance, or recommendations regarding coastal impacts.
*Provide information and technical assistance on coastal and marine-related environmental matters.
*Research coastline conditions, conducts on-site evaluations and field inspections, and report findings and prepare reports as needed or required.
*Build effective working relationships with landowners, neighborhood associations, and Federal and State agencies.
*Assure compliance with rules and regulations for beach and coastal areas.
*Act as liaison with other departments, boards, and the public and provides technical assistance to commissions and officials on coastal issues.
*Prepare requests for proposals and quotes; participate in consultant selection activities.
*Recommend changes to regulations relative to coastal issues.
*Keep current by attending training sessions/workshops as appropriate.
*Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and other written material for City officials.
*Assist in preparation of operating budget and other annual reports.
*Prepare and manage contracts, agreements, grants and CIP programs.
*Make presentations at City Council, regulatory agency and/or community meetings.
*Administer assigned programs, agreements, and/or projects.
*Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum Qualifications & The Ideal Candidate
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in coastal resource or environmental management, grant administration, urban planning or related field.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, urban planning,environmental science, natural resources or a related field.
License or Certificate:
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Knowledge of:
*Coastal permitting processes and regulations.
*Coastal Zone Management Act and local zoning laws.
*Principles and practices of report preparation.
*Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations including zoning and environmental.
*The marine environment, cycles of sand deposition and erosion, sand replenishment programs.
*Causes and impacts of sea level rise and knowledge of adaptation strategies.
*Grant management and grant funded projects and studies.
Ability to:
*Read, understand, and interpret technical specifications and site plans.
*Conduct independent research, interpret results, show initiative, and solve problems.
*Analyze and develop policies related to coastal issues and resource management.
*Make fair and impartial decisions with the utmost integrity.
*Prepare clear and concise, technical, administrative, and financial reports.
*Prepare grant applications.
*Respond to requests and inquiries from the public on a timely manner.
*Analyze problems, identify solutions, and implement recommendations in support of City objectives.
*Develop and administer coastal program goals, objectives, and procedures.
*Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
*Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and critically analyze information.
*Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
*Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
*Maintain adequate job skills and mental capacity to make sound decisions.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
All applicants must submit a completed City of San Clemente application form and supplemental questionnaire in order to be considered. Applications will not be accepted by fax or email.
Applications must be submitted via the City's web site at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanclemente. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the position may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skill, training, and experience.
INTERVIEWS
The most highly qualified applicants will be invited to an interview tentatively scheduled to take place the week of July 10th.
Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a background review, medical examination, including drug screen, and be fingerprinted, all at City expense. If selected, written identification showing entitlement to legally work in the United States will be required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions,gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or age.
In accordance with the ADA, candidates that require accommodation to perform the tasks of this position should contact Human Resources to inform them of the accommodation requested.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of San Clemente Coastal Administrator will coordinate coastal management programs and permitting activities for the City. The position is responsible for oversight of coastal issues and resource management including sand transport and replenishment, coastal habitat restoration, coastal resiliency planning, coastal revetment management and permitting, and river/creek maintenance and restoration efforts in accordance with federal and state regulations, local laws, and policies. The Administrator will provide professional management to protect the community's coastal resources, including its unique natural areas, beaches, coastal properties and infrastructure. The position will perform regulatory, technical, managerial, and administrative work in this specific functional area.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives administrative direction from the City Manager.
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
*Identify and coordinate the implementation of new and existing strategies for managing coastal resources,challenges and opportunities.
*Develop and implement coastal management plans and policies, including strategies for beach restoration and nourishment, and managing sea level rise.
*Provide oversight and guidance in the certification and maintenance of the City’s Local Coastal Program.
*Provide guidance and serve as a resource to residents, staff, and the public about coastal issues, processes, and projects.
*Manage the City's sand replenishment and retention program.
*Assist with implementing the City's Climate Action Plan and Local Coastal Program as they relate to coastal planning issues.
*Communicate and coordinate San Clemente shoreline issues with regulatory boards, commissions and agencies such as the California Coastal Commission, State *Parks, State Coastal Conservancy and Army Corp of Engineers.
*Coordinate, compile, conduct and submit reports to necessary agencies and City officials.
*Seek funding opportunities and apply for grants pertaining to coastal projects and marine issues.
*Review requests from City departments, commissions, or agencies for information, guidance, or recommendations regarding coastal impacts.
*Provide information and technical assistance on coastal and marine-related environmental matters.
*Research coastline conditions, conducts on-site evaluations and field inspections, and report findings and prepare reports as needed or required.
*Build effective working relationships with landowners, neighborhood associations, and Federal and State agencies.
*Assure compliance with rules and regulations for beach and coastal areas.
*Act as liaison with other departments, boards, and the public and provides technical assistance to commissions and officials on coastal issues.
*Prepare requests for proposals and quotes; participate in consultant selection activities.
*Recommend changes to regulations relative to coastal issues.
*Keep current by attending training sessions/workshops as appropriate.
*Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and other written material for City officials.
*Assist in preparation of operating budget and other annual reports.
*Prepare and manage contracts, agreements, grants and CIP programs.
*Make presentations at City Council, regulatory agency and/or community meetings.
*Administer assigned programs, agreements, and/or projects.
*Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum Qualifications & The Ideal Candidate
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in coastal resource or environmental management, grant administration, urban planning or related field.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, urban planning,environmental science, natural resources or a related field.
License or Certificate:
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Knowledge of:
*Coastal permitting processes and regulations.
*Coastal Zone Management Act and local zoning laws.
*Principles and practices of report preparation.
*Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations including zoning and environmental.
*The marine environment, cycles of sand deposition and erosion, sand replenishment programs.
*Causes and impacts of sea level rise and knowledge of adaptation strategies.
*Grant management and grant funded projects and studies.
Ability to:
*Read, understand, and interpret technical specifications and site plans.
*Conduct independent research, interpret results, show initiative, and solve problems.
*Analyze and develop policies related to coastal issues and resource management.
*Make fair and impartial decisions with the utmost integrity.
*Prepare clear and concise, technical, administrative, and financial reports.
*Prepare grant applications.
*Respond to requests and inquiries from the public on a timely manner.
*Analyze problems, identify solutions, and implement recommendations in support of City objectives.
*Develop and administer coastal program goals, objectives, and procedures.
*Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
*Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and critically analyze information.
*Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
*Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
*Maintain adequate job skills and mental capacity to make sound decisions.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
All applicants must submit a completed City of San Clemente application form and supplemental questionnaire in order to be considered. Applications will not be accepted by fax or email.
Applications must be submitted via the City's web site at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanclemente. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the position may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skill, training, and experience.
INTERVIEWS
The most highly qualified applicants will be invited to an interview tentatively scheduled to take place the week of July 10th.
Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a background review, medical examination, including drug screen, and be fingerprinted, all at City expense. If selected, written identification showing entitlement to legally work in the United States will be required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions,gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or age.
In accordance with the ADA, candidates that require accommodation to perform the tasks of this position should contact Human Resources to inform them of the accommodation requested.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.