ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

State of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Telework available

Job summary

San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is seeking a Climate Adaptation Planner to advance the RSAP by supporting local governments, communities, and stakeholders in applying adaptation planning concepts and policy guidance.

The role emphasizes research, tool development, and coordination with state, regional, and federal partners to shape Subregional Plans and ensure policy alignment with RSAP guidelines. Hybrid work and office collaboration are integral.

Qualifications

• Background or expertise in climate science, including emissions and impacts projections.
• Familiarity with Bay Area geography and local communities.
• Knowledge of California's land use, coastal policy, and environmental justice issues.
• Experience with environmental analysis, research, management, planning, or regulation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with professionals from diverse fields and levels.

Responsibilities

• Research complex adaptation topics and develop resources/tools to advance planning efforts.
• Coordinate with state, regional, and federal agencies and partners.
• Contribute to development of Subregional Plans and policy alignment with RSAP Guidelines.
• Engage diverse stakeholders to incorporate knowledge into planning and policy materials.

Skills

Climate science

Bay Area geography

Coastal policy

Environmental analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

JC-536858 -

JC-536858 - CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLANNER
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

$4,551.00 - $9,787.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/16/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

BCDC is looking for a Climate Adaptation Planner to join the Adaptation Planning Unit. This role will help advance the agency’s Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP) through supporting local governments, communities, and stakeholders in understanding and applying adaptation planning topics, concepts, and policies in practice. The RSAP is an award-winning, first-of-its-kind plan that contains Guidelines for how local governments along the Bay shoreline must plan and prepare for sea level rise and coastal flood impacts. You will take an active and lead role to research complex adaptation topics, develop resources and tools to advance emerging adaptation challenges, and coordinate with state, regional, federal agencies and partners. You will also play a large role in shaping the development of Subregional Plans and provide recommendations on plan and policy alignment with the RSAP Guidelines. This is a highly collaborative position, both internally and externally. It includes strong research and analysis emphasis, along with outreach and engagement with diverse stakeholders to incorporate knowledge and expertise into planning, policy, and technical resources.

Assessment of fit for the position depends on fit using three criteria: Minimum requirements (see below), knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in the Duty Statement, and desirable qualifications.

This classification is a deep class. Your placement within the appropriate range will be determined by your experience.

Training and Development assignments may be considered.

This recruitment may be used to fill other positions.

See the duty statement for more information.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

BCDC’s office is our headquarters in downtown San Francisco. BCDC is a hybrid workplace, and offers telework for all employees. Telework is available for this position in accordance with BCDC’s Telework Policy and Procedures.This is a hybrid position, and the incumbent will be required to work in the office four days per week.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST $4,551.00 - $6,337.00A $5,531.00 - $7,718.00B $7,000.00 - $9,787.00C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is a State of California government agency located in the City of San Francisco. Its mission is to protect and enhance San Francisco Bay and advance the Bay’s responsible, productive, and equitable uses - for today and for generations to come as we face a changing climate and rising sea levels. BCDC carries out its mission by creating and improving public access to the Bay and its shoreline, minimizing bay fill, planning for sea level rise, and advancing environmental justice and social equity.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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:

• Background or expertise in climate science, including emissions and impacts projections.
• Familiarity with Bay Area geography and local communities.
• Knowledge of California's land use, coastal policy, and environmental justice issues.
• Experience with environmental analysis, research, management, planning, or regulation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with professionals from diverse fields and levels.

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.bcdc.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination

Those interested in obtaining employment with the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the How to Apply instructions in the examination announcement:

CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search . If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.