(JC-478110) Associate Climate Change Planner

Our Design Discipline; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A California-based program seeks an Associate Climate Change Planner to assist in implementing new climate change initiatives following federal legislation. The role involves supporting project development and coordinating climate-related activities, making a significant impact on transportation decision-making and adaptation measures.

Qualifications

• Experience in climate change adaptation and policy implementation.
• Ability to assist in planning studies and document preparation.
• Competency in identifying project development concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of climate change programs under IIJA.
• Coordinate climate change activities across functional units.
• Provide technical assistance and outreach on climate change.

Skills

Team Leadership

Climate Change Policy

Research and Analysis

Outreach and Education

Job description

(JC-478110) Associate Climate Change Planner

Under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Planner, the Associate Transportation Planner will work on a team and at times serve as a team lead, supporting the Senior Environmental Planner, as one of the points of contact for the Climate Change Program for the District. The incumbent will assist District 12 in implementing new climate change programs established as a result of the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and any additional programs established by the State Legislature on climate change adaptation. The IIJA programs include, but are not limited to, the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program and Carbon Reduction Program. The incumbent will support District efforts to identify climate change concepts for project development. Assists in development, coordination and implementation of climate change policy into transportation decision making. Assists in coordinating climate change activities across all appropriate functional units; provides technical assistance identifying and supporting research and analysis of climate change and adaptation; identifies and provides outreach, education, and training on climate change. Assists in the preparation of various planning studies and documents and will assist in coordination of District 12 Planning needs identifying adaptation measures for Capital project delivery.

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Associate Transportation Planner Exam
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g. transfer, permissive reinstatement or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. The exam is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3422

Transportation Planner Exam
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g. transfer, permissive reinstatement or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. The exam is located here:https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2895

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