Environmental Climate Scientist San

Job Description and Duties

BCDC is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join the Adapting to Rising Tides Data and Science Unit. This position will support this unit, as well as the agency as a whole, with expertise in climate science and sea level rise adaptation as it applies to planning and policy initiatives around coastal management. This position represents a unique opportunity to ensure that regional decisions regarding adaptation planning and shoreline project permitting is informed by cutting‑edge academic and scientific research alongside non‑traditional or community knowledge.

• Maintain the Bay Adapt Currents sea level rise adaptation metric dashboard.
• Provide scientific support for sea level rise planning related to the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP).
• Provide scientific support for San Francisco Bay Plan (Bay Plan) updates.
• Develop tools and trainings to improve permitting efficiency related to sea level rise and Bay Plan climate change policies.
• Represent BCDC on collaborative regional scientific efforts.

Assessment of fit for the position depends on the minimum requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined in the Duty Statement, and desirable qualifications. Please review all materials prior to applying for the position.

BCDC understands that the successful candidate may not fit the job description perfectly. If you are excited about this role but not sure you meet the desirable qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway.

BCDC’s office is our headquarters in downtown San Francisco. The position is a hybrid workplace and offers telework for all employees in accordance with BCDC Telework Policy and Procedures.

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Competency in science and data analysis, project management, data communication, and problem solving.
• Proficiency in science or environmental‑based analysis (including analysis programs that could include ArcGIS, R, Python, or other applicable technologies) and skills in data visualization software (e.g., Tableau or Power
  
  BI).
• Familiarity with the Bay Area environmental or sea level rise adaptation planning context.
• Tenacious problem‑solving skills with strong data sleuthing, conditioning, analysis, troubleshooting, and communication abilities.
• Skill at designing effective analysis methods and processes that are fair, transparent, invite participation, and acknowledge multi‑disciplinary inputs.
• Ability to develop project plans and make decisions in concert with a supervisor.
• Love of the Bay and its shoreline, and commitment to BCDC’s values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice.

Benefits include paid vacation/sick leave or annual leave; public transit subsidy; 11 paid holidays each calendar year; health, dental, and vision benefits; and deferred compensation and retirement benefit programs.

Candidates must be eligible for appointment to the California civil service classification of Environmental Scientist. Current State employees or former State employees with transfer or reinstatement rights at the Environmental Scientist level may apply. Appointment is subject to the State Restriction of Appointment (SROA) provisions. Applicants must clearly indicate their eligibility basis, including SROA, surplus, transfer, or reinstatement status, or list eligibility in the Examination or Job Title section on the CA State Application (STD 678).

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the electronic application through your Cal Career Account).
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Cover letter.
• Three professional references.