Conservancy Project Development Series

California State Personnel Board Specification

Series established October 31, 1978

Scope

This series specification describes four Conservancy Project Development classes.

Definition of Series

The Conservancy Project Development Analyst series describes professional work concerned with the development and implementation of programs and projects dealing with coastal agricultural land preservation, restoration, resource protection and enhancement, urban waterfront restoration, and the development of public access ways along California's coast and in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Under general direction, incumbents in these classes will organize, plan, develop, and implement the coastal resource protection, restoration, enhancement, agricultural preservation, urban waterfront restoration, site reservation, San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program, and access programs of the State Coastal Conservancy. They will be responsible for the solicitation, evaluation, modification, development, and implementation of project proposals and plans submitted by local, State, Federal, and nonprofit organizations or originated by the Conservancy itself. In addition, they will develop standards and guidelines for programs and projects review and development; and do other related work.

Entry Level

Entry into this series is typically at the Conservancy Project Development Analyst I level.

Factors Affecting Position Allocation

Differentiating factors between levels include level, variety, and complexity of work, nature and amount of public contact, supervision received and exercised, latitude for independent judgment and action, responsibility for decision; and degree of administrative responsibility, program control, and influence on methods and program direction.

Definition of Levels

Conservancy Project Development Analyst I

This is the entry and first working level of the series. Incumbents, under general supervision, do less responsible and complex work in planning, development, and implementation of projects, and acquisition of coastal and San Francisco Bay Area properties.

Conservancy Project Development Analyst II

This is the full journey level of the series. Incumbents, under direction, perform responsible and complex work in planning, development, and implementation of projects, and acquisition and development of coastal and San Francisco Bay Area properties.

Conservancy Project Development Specialist

This is the advanced journey or staff specialist level of the series.��Incumbents, under general direction, independently perform the most responsible and complex work in planning, development, and implementation of projects and acquisition of coastal and San Francisco Bay Area properties. Projects assigned to this level involve large, multiple-sourced funding packages; multiple property owners; competing land development proposals; and public controversy.��Incumbents may serve as a lead person or team leader, assist with program administration and planning, and prepare budget requests.

Conservancy Project Development Manager

This is the full supervisory level of the series. Incumbents, under general direction, plan, organize, and direct the work of staff in planning, acquisition, and development of coastal and San Francisco Bay Area properties. Positions in this class have significant responsibility for administering agency policies and programs and represents the Conservancy before other governmental entities and the public. Incumbents are supervisory, performing duties which are substantially different from those of subordinates, and having authority, in the interest of management, to: hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline other employees or responsibility to direct them or adjust their grievances, or effectively to recommend such action. The intent under the supervisory pattern is to exclude leadpersons.

Minimum Qualifications

Conservancy Project Development Analyst I

Either I

One year in the California state service in planning, project development, and property acquisition at a level of responsibility equivalent to that obtained in the class of Staff Services Analyst (General).

Or II

Experience: Two years of experience in land use planning, land development, architecture, property acquisition and management, environmental research, environmental education, natural resource management, resource restoration, or a closely related field. (A master's degree, doctorate degree, or membership in The California State Bar may be substituted for one year of the required experience.��The above-mentioned degrees must be in either Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, City or Regional Planning, Natural Resource Management, Architecture, Economics, Geography, Biology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field. Only one substitution may be applied.) and

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Conservancy Project Development Analyst II

Either I

One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Conservancy Project Development Analyst I.

Or II

Experience: Three years of experience in land use planning, land development, architecture, property acquisition and management, environmental research, environmental education, natural resource management, resource restoration, or a closely related field. (A master's degree, doctorate degree, or membership in The California State Bar may be substituted for one year of the required experience.��The above-mentioned degrees must be in either Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, City or Regional Planning, Natural Resource Management, Architecture, Economics, Geography, Biology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field. Only one substitution may be applied.) and

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Conservancy Project Development Specialist

Either I

One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Conservancy Project Development Analyst II.

Or II

Experience: Four years of experience in land use planning, land development, architecture, property acquisition and management, environmental research, environmental education, natural resource management, resource restoration, or a closely related field. (A master's degree, doctorate degree, or membership in The California State Bar may be substituted for one year of the required experience.��The above-mentioned degrees must be in either Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, City or Regional Planning, Natural Resource Management, Architecture, Economics, Geography, Biology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field. Only one substitution may be applied.) and

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Conservancy Project Development Manager

Either I

Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Conservancy Project Development Analyst II.

Or II

One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Conservancy Project Development Specialist.

Or III

Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience in land use planning, land development, architecture, property acquisition and management, environmental research, environmental education, natural resource management, resource restoration, or a closely related field, at least one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. (A master's degree, doctorate degree, or membership in The California State Bar may be substituted for one year of the required experience. The above-mentioned degrees must be in either Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, City or Regional Planning, Natural Resource Management, Architecture, Economics, Geography, Biology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field. Only one substitution may be applied.) and

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Knowledge and Abilities

Conservancy Project Development Analyst I

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of economics to evaluate the feasibility and economic impact of urban waterfront and other projects affecting coastal resources and waterfront economies; principles and practices of natural resources and land use planning to evaluate, prioritize, and structure acquisition, restoration, and access projects; the building and construction industry to review bid packages, cost estimates, and construction drawings; architectural design principles to promote excellence of design and projects which exhibit innovation in sensitively integrating human-made features into the natural coastal environment; property management to ensure stewardship of State investments and avoid liability claims; State real estate transaction procedures to ensure compliance with State law and policies and control agency oversight; environmental assessment to identify contaminant risks and liabilities during due diligence periods to protect State investments; the policies and procedures of the California Coastal Commission, San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and other coastal management agencies; and the policies and programs of the State Coastal Conservancy.

Ability to: Collect, analyze, and summarize technical data to be used in evaluating proposals, preparing reports, and structuring land acquisitions; analyze situations and take effective action to ensure the interests of the Conservancy and the State are protected; establish and maintain cooperative and effective relations with those contacted in the course of work; develop, review, and guide plans and projects to completion; communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis and in group settings as well as in presentations for the purpose of obtaining information or presenting information that is clear and concise; write effectively as in the preparation of letters, reports, staff recommendations, contracts, and grant agreements; organize and utilize time management skills including the ability to balance multiple project priorities, advancing project objectives, and managing workloads effectively; use analytical skills and effective problem-solving techniques in the formulation and development of projects; create solutions to address complex resource issues; effectively present controversial matters to small and large groups for the purpose of providing information or explaining Conservancy procedures and policies; and facility with various computer software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Conservancy Project Development Analyst II

Knowledge of: All of the above, and specific land acquisition techniques, including: acquisition of land at less-than-fair market value; structuring of long-term payouts for land using private nonprofit organizations; equity trading of properties in order to accomplish specific types of coastal restoration; tax-free exchanges of land for restoration and enhancement of significant coastal areas; tax-free exchanges, option agreements, conservation easements, installment sales, leasebacks, or exchanges to structure and execute the most complex land transactions; utilization of State and Federal tax laws to increase project feasibility; determination of economic feasibility of restoration projects using the formulas and rule of thumb of private developers; methods of contractor selection to ensure compliance with State law and policies and control agency oversight; local, State, Federal, and private funding sources to leverage State funding for projects; determination of when and in what circumstances to acquire purchase options; computation of economic feasibility of sale and leaseback of agricultural lands; acquisition of conservation and open space easements or other types of less-than-fee interests in real property; public relations policies and strategies to effectively communicate, respond to, and maintain good relations with the public, stakeholders, media, and others to support Conservancy programs and projects; State and Federal grant programs; and relationships between local, regional, State, Federal, private agencies, and organizations.

Ability to: All of the above, and to work effectively with Federal, State, and local agencies to ensure project compliance with laws, regulations, and plans; balance and resolve conflicting needs between various uses of coastal and San Francisco Bay Area resources, including: agricultural, habitat, resource extraction, and public recreation; implement projects and programs through supervision, assistance, and monitoring; successfully negotiate with government officials, landowners, and other stakeholders to develop contracts, permits, and other agreements necessary for projects; and represent Conservancy interests before other governmental entities, elected officials, and private organizations.

Conservancy Project Development Specialist

Knowledge of: Extensive knowledge of natural resources and land use planning to evaluate, prioritize, and structure acquisition, restoration, and access project; State real estate transaction procedures to ensure compliance with State law and policies and control agency oversight; environmental assessment to identify containment risks and liabilities during due diligence periods to protect State investments; specific land acquisition techniques, including: tax-fee exchange option agreements, conservation easements, installment sales, leasebacks, or exchanges to structure and execute the most complex land transactions; methods of contractor selection to ensure compliance with State laws and policies and control agency oversight; local, State, Federal, and private funding sources to leverage State funding for projects; utilization of State and Federal tax laws to increase project feasibility; determination of economic feasibility of restoration projects using the formulas and rule of thumb of private developers; determination of when and in what circumstances to acquire purchase options; acquisition of conservation and open space easements or other types of less-than-fee interests in real property; policies and procedures of the California Coastal Commission, San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and other coastal management agencies; policies and programs of the State Coastal Conservancy; the principles and techniques of team leadership to effectively manage teams of a variety of experts, stakeholders, governmental agencies, and other interested parties to successfully design and complete land acquisitions, habitat restorations, public access projects, or other projects; project management, budgeting, scheduling, and planning to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of projects; strategic planning to develop goals, objectives, and strategies for Conservancy programs and projects; State legislative bill processes to analyze impacts of and provide input on legislation relating to Conservancy programs and projects; State budget processes to provide input to Resources Agency, Department of Finance, and legislative subcommittees; and to prepare budget change proposals relating to Conservancy's programs.

Moderate knowledge of the principles and practices of economics to evaluate the feasibility and economic impact of urban waterfront and other projects affecting coastal resources and waterfront economies; the building and construction industry to review bid packages, cost estimates, and construction drawings; architectural design principles to promote excellence of design and projects which exhibit innovation in sensitively integrating human-made features into the natural coastal environment; property management to ensure stewardship of State investments and avoid liability claims; computation of economic feasibility of sale and leaseback of agricultural lands; public relations policies and strategies to effectively communicate, respond to, and maintain good relations with the public, stakeholders, media, and others to support Conservancy programs and projects; State and Federal grant programs; and relationships between local, regional, State, Federal, private agencies, and organizations.

Skills in: Collecting, analyzing, and summarizing technical data to be used in evaluating proposals, preparing reports, and structuring land acquisitions; analyzing situations and taking effective action to ensure the interests of the Conservancy and the State are protected; developing, reviewing, and guiding plans and projects to completion; negotiating with governmental officials, landowners, and other stakeholders to develop contracts, permits, and other agreements necessary for projects; representing Conservancy interests before other governmental entities, elected officials, and private organizations; providing assistance to managerial and supervisory staff in developing and implementing programs and policies; effectively presenting controversial matters in public forums to inform and influence decisions; developing and maintaining relationships with local, State, Federal agencies, and private organizations to facilitate management of Conservancy projects and ensuring effective communication; making effective and concise verbal presentations to project partners and the Coastal Conservancy Board; organizational time and management skills, including skill in balancing multiple project priorities, advancing project objectives, and managing workloads effectively; analyzing and utilizing effective problem-solving techniques in the formulation and development of projects, and creating solutions to address complex resources issues; and facility with various computer software programs such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relations with those contacted in the course of work; work effectively with Federal, State, and local agencies to ensure project compliance with laws, regulations, and plans; balance and resolve conflicting needs between various uses of coastal and San Francisco Bay Area resources, including agriculture, habitat, resource extraction, and public recreation; mentor staff and lead teams to implement the programs and projects; develop innovative solutions for difficult and complex projects utilizing a multitude of tools and techniques; provide effective leadership to project team members to ensure timely completion of projects by making effective use of team resources, resolving team conflicts, and maintaining open communications; provide effective interagency policy coordination and technical input for projects that involve multiple agencies and other governmental entities; communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis and in group settings as well as presentations for the purpose of obtaining information or presenting information that is clear and concise; and write effectively as in the preparation of letters, reports, staff recommendations, contracts, and grant agreements.

Conservancy Project Development Manager

Knowledge of: All of the above, and the principles and techniques of office administration, personnel management, and program and project management; the legislative process; and a manager's responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

Ability to: All of the above, and to plan, organize, direct, and motivate staff; establish criteria, regulations, and guidelines for governmental decision making; design programs; effectively manage the implementation of projects; represent the Conservancy before other governmental agencies; and effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

Class History