The position represents the ‘line’ planning position in the Commission, and will be responsible for helping to implement the local coastal program (LCP) planning and coastal development permit (CDP) regulatory work in the Central Coast District, including project management, coordination with other agency units (e.g., legal, enforcement, technical services, etc.), and external communications outside the District. In addition, attendance at certain Coastal Commission meetings and making staff presentations will be required. The person in this position will report directly to the District Supervisor.
Duties include:
- Review coastal development permit applications for conformity with California Coastal Act requirements;
- Analyze coastal land use plans and zoning ordinances prepared by cities and counties in the coastal zone for conformity with California Coastal Act requirements;
- Prepare written recommendations to the Commission on permit applications and other matters;
- Review compliance by applicants with the terms of previously issued coastal permits;
- Monitor the coastal regulatory and planning programs of assigned cities and counties and participate through means such as commenting on proposed developments under review at the local level and assisting local government planners in interpretation of the California Coastal Act and Local Coastal Program (LCP) policies;
- Provide information to permit applicants and members of the public regarding the Commission’s regulatory and planning programs;
- Take a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems of LCP interpretation and implementation;
- Perform miscellaneous other tasks, including analyzing the environmental impacts of projects in the coastal zone; interpreting aerial photographs and mapped information; visiting the sites of coastal projects; and attending meetings with local, state, and federal government agencies;
- Some travel and fieldwork is required;
- Support public participation and public outreach;
- Prepare and present effective oral presentations; and
- Possible work on grant projects.
This position is limited term 12 months, may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
Application deadline: July 10, 2026
