Recreation and Public Access Planner

Job Description and Duties ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER – TAHOE CONSERVANCY / RECREATION AND PUBLIC ACCESS / SOUTH LAKE TAHOE The reporting location for this position is South Lake Tahoe, CA. This position will work under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Planner (Supervisor). The Conservancy’s Recreation and Public Access Program supports the Lake Tahoe region’s highest priority recreation and public access projects and initiatives by working collaboratively with Basin-wide partners and other Conservancy programs to design programs, develop grants, and manage Conservancy-owned recreation destinations and properties. The program is particularly focused on implementing California’s Outdoors for All Strategy, which focuses on improving outdoor access for all Californians, especially those facing barriers to accessing the state’s outdoor spaces. This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered. State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Chris Mertens at 530-543-6051 or chris.mertens@tahoe.ca.gov. This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions The duties of this position are primarily performed inside. This position requires prolonged sitting, use of the telephone, personal computer, copier, and may require long periods of traveling by car. The Conservancy office is located at 1061 3rd Street building and is equipped with standard or ergonomic office equipment, as appropriate. Travel may be required to attend internal and external meetings, training, and project sites. This position is eligible for telework, subject to State and Conservancy law and guidelines governing telework. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement Department Information The mission of the California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) is to lead California’s efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin. At the Conservancy, we value an organization that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We believe in maintaining an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment, free from discrimination, that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We foster close relationships built within our agency and with our Basin partners through collaboration, cohesion, communication, and mentorship. Working in the Basin together, Conservancy employees work to serve all members of the public equitably, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for Basin residents, visitors, and all Californians.

Department Website:

http://www.tahoe.ca.gov Special Requirements

The incumbent requires the following abilities:

• Analyze environmental situations accurately; gather and analyze data; prepare written reports; work effectively with others as an interdisciplinary team member; conduct interviews for data gathering; apply general techniques of insuring participation in the planning process.
• Analyze and collect outdoor recreation data from a variety of sources to identify recreational trends and apply those to projects;
• Ability to analyze state, regional, and local plans and regulations, and design projects accordingly;
• Familiar with California Outdoors for All Strategy and other state environmental, climate, and equity policies and goals. Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

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include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.) SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document. 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: Knowledge of general ecology or general principles behind planning for the conservation and preservation of natural resources; general principles and techniques of research and statistical analysis; communication skills for purposes of data gathering; techniques and methods of evaluation of environmental impacts; various types of public facilities and how they service the community; State and Federal laws and regulations relating to the environment; State, local and regional governmental organizations as they relate to environmental planning, specific knowledge of either the social sciences, natural sciences or environmental design arts; trends in environmental, urban and regional planning.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Additional Instructions If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 357-001-4640-001 and the Job Control # JC-532960 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered. Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Eligibility Information

To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for Environmental Planner. Click here for more information on how to apply for the Attorney III exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
• Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
• Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above). In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.