Job Description and Duties

Undergraduate college students who are first generation and/or from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to gain hands-on-experience with a small State agency focused on protecting and enhancing the San Francisco Bay. BCDC values diversity and equity at all levels of the agency and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from all backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcome and can thrive.

The internship program offers students a chance to learn and develop a foundational understanding of San Francisco Bay coastal science, policy, and management work. Interns will engage in projects that directly impact the Bay, its shoreline, wetlands, and surrounding communities. Additionally, interns will have opportunities to participate in multi-stakeholder events and public meetings. BCDC staff and mentors may provide support for resume writing and interview preparation. Selected interns may also receive college internship credit, subject to their university's criteria.

The BCDC Internship offers a 10-week, paid opportunity encompassing experiential learning, multidisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and professional development. Interns will have the chance to work within the Regulatory, Planning, or Administrative units, and they will be asked for their preference. Throughout the internship, participants will actively acquire skills, expand their knowledge, and gain insight into careers in coastal zone research and management.

Interns will engage meaningfully with industry professionals, including BCDC Commissioners, local agencies, and community leaders, to understand the principles and diverse approaches to coastal zone management.

This is an intermittent, limited term position as a State of California employee. 3 positions available. Salary will be commensurate with the level at which the position is filled.

All interested students who meet the Minimum Qualifications below are encouraged to apply. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/4870.aspx

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

Working Conditions

This position will be eligible to telework two (2) days per week, in accordance with the Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STUDENT ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-423124

Position #(s):

722-101-4870-XXX

Working Title:

Student Assistant Summer Intern

Classification:

STUDENT ASSISTANT

$2,985.00 - $3,281.20 A

$3,194.00 - $3,511.04 B

$3,415.00 - $3,758.56 C

$3,655.00 - $4,022.72 D

of Positions:

3

Work Location:

San Francisco County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Student Assistant

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 and its regulatory policies. BCDC protects hundreds of miles of shoreline, collaborates with local, regional, state and federal agencies, and helps develop the San Francisco Bay Trail and the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail. Finally, BCDC leads the Bay Area's regional rising sea level adaptation planning.

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

Special Requirements

Internship Outcomes:

• Build a foundational background and robust overview of coastal zone management.

• Participate in projects that directly affect and shape San Francisco Bay, its shoreline, and its various habitats.

• Work with various industry leading stakeholders from multidisciplinary academic backgrounds.

• Participate in collaborative multi-program workgroups.

• Learn from mentors experienced in a wide variety of policy issues, including in environmental justice and social equity.

• Participate in site visits, Commission meetings, and other public meetings.

• Write an effective resume and receive interviewing assistance.

• Learn about the State of California hiring process.

• Experience a few different types of jobs within the organization.

• Receive credit toward college internship requirements.

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: 4/5/2024

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating "preference under Government Code section 18220". Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

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

Attn: Human Resources

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

• Unofficial transcripts (to demonstrate good academic standing and junior or senior class level).

• Other

• A minimum of two references (contact information only).

• Statement of Qualifications

• Statement of Qualification: A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Applications submitted without the SOQ will not be considered. It should be no more than 2 pages, 12-pt font, standard margins, single or double spacing will be accepted and is up to the applicant.

• Describe the areas of this internship and of BCDC that interest you most, and your personal goals for this internship.

• Explain why this opportunity excites you and how it supports your academic and career objectives.

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:

• An actively enrolled rising junior or rising senior college student in good academic standing is preferred (a current GPA of 2.7 and higher is preferred, but not required).

• An individual with high potential and the desire to learn more about San Francisco Bay, climate change, shoreline conservation and development, and how governments work.

• A highly organized and motivated individual who has demonstrated creative problem-solving skills.

• The ability to research and analyze problems and make recommendations based on research and findings.

• One who can work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in both a professional physical office and/or a virtual environment.

• An individual with strong communication skills.

• Technically adept with frequently used software tools including the suite of Microsoft Office 365, and potentially Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and statistical software.

• Experience and/or willingness to learn how to organize, analyze, and manage large amounts of data, and how to prepare charts, tables, and reports for use by non-experts.

• Interest in learning about of general concepts and principals involved in environmental justice and equity issues, including community outreach and engagement strategies.

• Familiarity and/or general knowledge of vulnerable communities in the Bay Area and working with low-income, diverse populations.

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:

Anu Ragunathan

(650) 580-6424

anusha.ragunathan@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:

Melanie Wong

(415) 904-5433

humanresources@coastal.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.

Eligibility

The selected candidate(s) must have proof of application for, or enrollment as a student at a college or university, including community colleges. No prior job experience is required; any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the desired skills is qualifying.

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating "preference under Government Code section 18220". Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

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.