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Coastal Program Analyst I/II
California Coastal Commission
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Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Posted on Aug 11, 2025
Job Description and Duties
The California Coastal Commission (Commission) is seeking a new talented addition to its Central Coast District Office in Santa Cruz. The Central Coast District Office has the responsibility for carrying out the requirements of the California Coastal Act in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Luis Obispo Counties. The Coastal Program Analyst (also referred to as a “Coastal Planner”) position is located in the Commission’s Santa Cruz Office, and the selected candidate will be hired as either a Coastal Program Analyst I or II, depending on the level of their experience. 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.
Duties will be adjusted commensurate with the level at which the position is filled. This position is a 24 Month Limited Term assignment with the possibility of Extension and/or becoming Permanent.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.