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As part of the Long-range Planning Team, the Principal Waterfront Planner will serve as the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC)'s lead for collaboration with the Port of San Francisco and other relevant agencies and partners. The Principal Waterfront Planner will design and lead complex planning projects related to waterfront development and bay resources, sea level rise and climate change, and public access. Potential projects could include amending BCDC's San Francisco Waterfront Special Area Plan, participating and developing a planning process examining the Public Trust and rising sea level, and coordinating BCDC's engagement with adaptation and resilience planning along the San Francisco waterfront. The Principal Waterfront Planner will support BCDC's Regulatory teams by developing guidance for agency work along the San Francisco Waterfront and conduct some regulatory activities, including reviewing, analyzing, and permitting proposals that require special Regulatory and Planning coordination.
The Principal Waterfront Planner performs a wide variety of complex planning functions, including: literature research, presentations and technical policy writing on complex planning issues and concepts, policy and data analysis, participating in efforts related to social equity and environmental justice and climate change, and training and mentorship of Long-Range Planning Team staff. Working in partnership with the Port of San Francisco, along with other public agencies and interest groups, the Principal Waterfront Planner develops and presents planning and regulatory recommendations to the Commission.
Coastal Program Analyst III - ExamBulletin:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1630
This position will not supervise staff but will perform work in a lead role.
This position is limited term 12 months, may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent.
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. Telework is available for this position in accordance with the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) Telework Policy and Procedures with a minimum of two in-office days per week.
Effective July 1, 2026, the implementation of a default minimum of four in-person days per week is a statewide requirement for agencies and departments, consistent with Executive Order N-22-25 and guidance released by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) . This Telework Policy is subject to change.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST III

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-521539
Position #(s):
722-101-4762-901
Working Title:
Principal Waterfront Planner
Classification:
COASTAL PROGRAM ANALYST III $7,694.00 - $9,638.00
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:
San Francisco County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - 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 with regulatory and planning responsibilities over San Francisco Bay, the Suisun Marsh, and along the Bay Area's nine-county shoreline. BCDC is guided in its actions by state and federal laws, including: the McAteer-Petris Act, Suisun Marsh Preservation Act, Coastal Zone Management Act; and its policies, including the San Francisco Bay Plan, Suisun Marsh Protection Plan and various special area plans. Through its laws and policies, BCDC protects hundreds of miles of shoreline, collaborates with local, regional, state and federal agencies, and facilitates the implementation of the San Francisco Bay Trail and the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail. BCDC is a leader in preparing the region for rising sea level through its adoption of Bay Plan Climate Change Policies; the Adapting to Rising Tides Program; and Bay Adapt, a collaborative effort to identify actions that will advance the region's resilience .
Department Website: https://www.bcdc.ca.gov
Application Instructions
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.
Final Filing Date: 7/10/2026
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).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission
Human Resources
Attn:
455 Market St. Suite 228
San Francisco , CA 94105
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission
Human Resources
455 Market St. Suite 228
San Francisco , CA 94105
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter
• Other - Three Professional References

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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:
We are seeking a talented and driven coastal planner to design and lead policy research and development on behalf of BCDC. You should be an effective and analytical problem solver with excellent communication and collaboration skills. This role requires close communication with local, state, and federal agency staff, including the Port of San Francisco, and other project stakeholders, community-based organizations, and with BCDC's regulatory and planning staff.
You should feel comfortable working independently and leading projects. Ideally, you will have experience and interest in coastal or natural resource management, sea level rise adaptation, and collaborative land use planning, as well as environmental justice and social equity. Knowledge of California coastal zone management, land use and environmental planning principles, including familiarity with CEQA is highly desirable.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.bcdc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Erik Buehmann
(415) 352-3645
Erik.Buehmann@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.
EEO Contact:
Susie Ledesma
(415) 904-5433
humanresources@bcdc.ca.gov
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.