Coastal Administrator Jobs

• Identify and coordinate the implementation of new and existing strategies for managing coastal resources, challenges and opportunities.
• Recommend changes to regulations relative to coastal issues.
• Make presentations at City Council, regulatory agency and/or community meetings.
• Assist with implementing the City's Climate Action Plan and Local Coastal Program as they relate to coastal planning issues.
• Administer assigned programs, agreements, and/or projects.
• Manage the City's sand replenishment and retention program.
• Develop and implement coastal management plans and policies, including strategies for beach restoration and nourishment, and managing sea level rise.
• Coordinate, compile, conduct and submit reports to necessary agencies and City officials.
• Prepare and manage contracts, agreements, grants and CIP programs.
• Provide information and technical assistance on coastal and marine-related environmental matters.
• Provide guidance and serve as a resource to residents, staff, and the public about coastal issues, processes, and projects.
• Build effective working relationships with landowners, neighborhood associations, and Federal and State agencies.
• Assure compliance with rules and regulations for beach and coastal areas.
• Research coastline conditions, conducts on-site evaluations and field inspections, and report findings and prepare reports as needed or required.
• Provide oversight and guidance in the certification and maintenance of the City’s Local Coastal Program.
• Assist in preparation of operating budget and other annual reports.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and other written material for City officials.
• Prepare requests for proposals and quotes; participate in consultant selection activities.
• Keep current by attending training sessions/workshops as appropriate.
• Review requests from City departments, commissions, or agencies for information, guidance, or recommendations regarding coastal impacts.
• Communicate and coordinate San Clemente shoreline issues with regulatory boards, commissions and agencies such as the California Coastal Commission, State Parks, State Coastal Conservancy and Army Corp of Engineers.
• Act as liaison with other departments, boards, and the public and provides technical assistance to commissions and officials on coastal issues.
• Seek funding opportunities and apply for grants pertaining to coastal projects and marine issues.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Coastal permitting processes and regulations.
• The marine environment, cycles of sand deposition and erosion, sand replenishment programs.
• Coastal Zone Management Act and local zoning laws.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations including zoning and environmental.
• Principles and practices of report preparation.
• Grant management and grant funded projects and studies.
• Causes and impacts of sea level rise and knowledge of adaptation strategies.

• Make fair and impartial decisions with the utmost integrity.
• Prepare grant applications.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Conduct independent research, interpret results, show initiative, and solve problems.
• Maintain adequate job skills and mental capacity to make sound decisions.
• Develop and administer coastal program goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the public on a timely manner.
• Analyze and develop policies related to coastal issues and resource management.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and critically analyze information.
• Prepare clear and concise, technical, administrative, and financial reports.
• Analyze problems, identify solutions, and implement recommendations in support of City objectives.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Read, understand, and interpret technical specifications and site plans.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

The City of San Clemente provides excellent benefits which include:
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE – Most positions work a 9/80 work schedule.
HOLIDAYS – The City presently recognizes 12 regular holidays, plus two floating holidays.
VACATION – Employees accumulate vacation at the rate of 120 hours per year increasing to a maximum of 180 hours based on years of service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE – Employees in this position are granted 64 hours per year.
SICK LEAVE - Accrual of 8 hours per month.
INSURANCE – The City provides a comprehensive benefit package including employee medical, dental, vision, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
LIFE INSURANCE – Value equal to two times annual earnings up to a maximum of $200,000.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION – Employees may defer up to a maximum of $18,000 annually.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT – Employees may participate in either or both of the Health Care or Dependent Care programs.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – The City offers full-time employees and their dependents an EAP program which provides a variety of professional services.

RETIREMENT – The City of San Clemente is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and is subject to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). The retirement formula for new employees is based on the category below that the new employee falls under. Employee contribution rates will be determined by the employee's classification and requirements under PEPRA.
NOTE: The City is also a member of the Social Security system. As such, Full Time employees make contributions to Social Security in addition to their CalPERS contributions.

• A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, who is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six months.
• A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, who has a break in service of greater than six months with another California Public Retirement System that is subject to Reciprocity.