Under the direction of the Deputy Director for Environmental Justice, Tribal Affairs and Communication and with guidance from the Deputy Director for Energy, Ocean Resources and Federal Consistency, the incumbent directs the Commission’s tribal affairs work and supports the Commission’s implementation of its Tribal Consultation Policy; leads engagement efforts with California Native American tribes, including formal government-to-government consultation and informal coordination; supports district and program-specific Tribal Liaisons within the agency; coordinates with other state and federal agencies on tribal engagement efforts and policy; leads tribal consultation efforts and associated interagency coordination focused on offshore wind energy development in California; and performs other duties as required to implement Coastal Act programs and authorities on behalf of the Coastal Commission.
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:
Knowledge of: Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive branch; Coastal Act, Coastal Zone Management Act and related policies, procedures and regulations; principles, practices, terms, and concepts of tribal engagement and consultation; public policy development; current trends and applications in Federal, State, and local planning; administrative, land use, and environmental law; techniques of planning, controlling, motivating, and organizing the work of others; principles of personnel management, public relations, and administration; modern office methods, technology, and procedures; the objectives of the State’s Affirmative Action Program; and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.
Ability to: Analyze situations accurately and take effective action; effectively and convincingly communicate in written and verbal form complex and controversial matters to individuals and groups; analyze and evaluate written, graphic, and verbal data and prepare complete and comprehensive reports; inspire confidence and trust; establish and maintain effective and cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work; exercise common sense and good judgment; lead the work of other staff on a project and work independently; effectively contribute to the Commission’s affirmative action objectives; develop innovative solutions for difficult environmental or coastal management problems; provide leadership in accomplishing basic functions and objectives in assigned programs; inspire confidence and effective working relationships with employees, managers, and leaders in the public and private sector; plan and implement public participation programs and apply conflict resolution principles.
Personal Characteristics: Acts in a professional manner and demonstrates a high degree of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior; demonstrates openness and trust; establishes and builds rapport by modeling values-based behaviors; strong interpersonal skills; promotes teamwork and cross-functional collaboration and communication in support of the Coastal Commission’s strategic goals.
Personal Attributes: Excellent communication skills, use of good judgment in approaching sensitive or controversial topics, flexibility and initiative, ability to work effectively with representatives of interest groups, other public agencies and members of the public, and completion of all work in a timely and well-organized form.
Compensation: $7,470.00 – $9,357.00 per Month
Application deadline: February 1, 2025
