Job Description

Job Description and Duties

" Love the California coast and working on legislative issues?  This might be the job for you!"

The State Coastal Conservancy values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission of protecting and enhancing California’s coast and ocean for present and future generations.

Working under the supervision of the Director of External Affairs, the Legislative Affairs Analyst implements and manages the Coastal Conservancy’s legislative affairs and communications. The Analyst assesses potential legislation, coordinates with California Natural Resources Agency legislative team, develops a legislative outreach plan, and coordinates communication with legislative offices and stakeholders based in Sacramento.

In order to be eligible for this position, candidates must have taken the Analyst II online exam within the past 12 months. Please make sure to read the exam(s) bulletin before taking the exam:

Take the online  Analyst II exam to become list eligible for this position.

The Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) is an optional pathway to state civil service for people with disabilities. Visit the  CalHR LEAP page for additional information.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• Position Headquarters (HQ) is in a high-rise building in Sacramento, CA.
• Work on a computer for up to 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday.
• The employee is required to be in the office 4 days per week, which is subject to change. The employee can telework the remaining day, also subject to change.   
• A computer for telework use will be provided.
• Travel to meetings and project sites may be required.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Both indoor and outdoor work is common.
• May have to stand for long periods.

• May require an employee to work in adversarial situations.

• Multitask, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities in a cooperative mann er.

Special Requirements

Important Applications Instructions:

• If you're new to the state application process, please visit 3 Steps to a State Job .
• The State application (STD 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. The Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Please refer to the resource:
• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included. Please see "Statement of Qualifications" section below for more information. Please refer to the resource: Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications
• Copy of diploma and/or transcripts (official/unofficial) required.
• Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

Applications received without ALL of these required items listed above will not receive further consideration for this position. 

Desirable Qualifications

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:

• Plan , write, edit, and prepare more complicated information material for dissemination through all major means of communication; disseminates such information material through appropriate channels.
• Prepare replies to difficult and complicated correspondence, including letters for signature by superiors.
• Training or experience developing skills in management or public administration, including budgeting skills.
• Write, edit and advise service to other Coastal Conservancy senior staff members.
• Self-motivated
• Communicate effectively with individuals from varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds, which may involve some exposure to adversarial conditions.
• Work proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook); Social Media Platforms, Adobe InDesign, and WordPress.
• Possess a valid California Drivers’ License (Class C).

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Answers are limited to the attached pages, no more than two (2) pages in 12-point font. If your responses to the four (4) questions are greater than two (2) pages, only the first two (2) pages will be reviewed. 

Question 1:  Describe your experience working with elected officials and describe your experience with tracking and understanding legislative processes.

Question 2:  Describe your experience planning and implementing outreach programs focused on elected officials and stakeholders. What are some principles and strategies you apply to this work?

Question 3:  Describe your experience working on policy or legislation related to achieving conservation or environmental goals, such as those outlined in the Coastal Conservancy’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan or similar strategic plans. 

Question 4:  Describe your experience working on public relations and media issues. What are some principles and strategies you apply to this work?

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -
  • Please see "Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and Instructions," section below for more information. Please refer to the resource: Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications .

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