Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Climate Adaptation Specialist
Metropolitan Transportation Commission, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 AT 11:59 PMIF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELYFirst round interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, September 27, 2024.A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged.THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION FOR 3 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF HIRE OR ENDING ON 12/31/2027 WHICHEVER COMES FIRSTBe ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Dedicated and motivated colleagues? Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration? Flexible schedules and hybrid work options? Yes, yes, and yes!ABOUT MTC
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing, and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC provides services to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). For more information about MTC, visit
www.mtc.ca.gov .ABOUT THE TEAM
The San Francisco Estuary Partnership leads a regional strategy, the Estuary Blueprint, to protect and restore the water quality and ecological integrity of the Estuary from the Golden Gate to the Sacramento Delta. The Estuary Partnership convenes agencies and organizations in the region and catalyzes regional work towards our collective vision of a healthy Estuary. We work hand-in-hand with communities, funders, agencies, and other key stakeholders to collaborate, innovate, and adapt to the dynamic needs of the Estuary and its watershed communities against a backdrop of global climate change.ABOUT THE ROLE
The Climate Adaptation Planner for the San Francisco Estuary Partnership will work as part of the Climate Resilience Team. They will work on a range of projects focused on nature-based solutions (NBS) and community engagement. The Climate Adaptation Planner will help to champion a range of NBS project types, including horizontal levees, ecotone levees and green stormwater infrastructure. They will be a key partner on a slate of on-the-ground projects around the San Francisco Estuary. This will include providing technical assistance to local partners, leading community engagement efforts and project management for grants, including reporting, contract management and tracking grant outcomes. Finally, the Climate Adaptation Planner will directly collaborate with local educators and leaders to understand and integrate community and Tribal perspectives with a strong equity focus.Support on the ground partners with project planning, management and regional technical assistance
Participate on planning teams for nature-based shoreline adaptation planning processes across the SF Estuary, including tracking short- and long-term outputs and ensuring success on project delivery.Act as a “bridge builder” to track success of the project and consistency across projects. Bring your subject matter expertise on climate adaptation solutions, community outreach and education, environmental science and planning to support on the ground efforts.Ensure consistency with the Estuary Partnership’s Estuary Blueprint.Support development of new projects and seek funding.Project and Grant Management
Maintain impeccable grant management standards for local, state and federal grants, including grants from the US Environmental Protection Agency.Regular grant reporting to funders.Track project outputs and outcomes.Manage ledgers and process invoices.Manage grant-related funding agreements and contracts with partners.Track project workplans and work with partners to ensure delivery of outputs and outcomes.Participate as a team member on the Climate Resilience team and as part of the broader Estuary Partnership
Support the
Transforming Urban Water Initiative , an initiative working at the interface of nature-based adaptation and water quality improvement in partnership with wastewater treatment plants. This work includes technical assistance, planning for workshops and meetings, and special projects.Support tracking for the Estuary Blueprint.The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong attention to detailExcellent interpersonal skills and flexibilityDemonstrated experience in climate adaptation planning or related fieldsDemonstrated success engaging with diverse partners such as elected officials, government agency staff, researchers and scientists, citizen activists, and Tribes and members of underserved communitiesDemonstrated experience with grant managementStrong commitment to and understanding of equity and environmental justice, demonstrated through professional and/or lived experienceGood multi-tasking and time management skillsAbility to meet unanticipated needsEffective problem-solving and critical thinking skillsGeneral understanding of current ecological priorities for estuaries; a general understanding of ecological issues facing the San Francisco Estuary is preferred.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:Education:
A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment, such as transportation planning, city and regional planning; transportation engineering or modeling, financial management, economics, business or public administration. A Master's degree is desirable. Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.ASSISTANT LEVEL Experience:
One year of increasingly responsible experience in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment, such as transportation planning, city and regional planning; transportation engineering or modeling, financial management, economics, business or public administration.ASSOCIATE LEVEL Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment, such as transportation planning, city and regional planning; transportation engineering or modeling, financial management, economics, business or public administration.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, science, policy or related fields. A Master’s degree is desirable. Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.Experience:
At least 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in climate adaptation-related fields and/or project management.License/Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of a background check, professional references and the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.DISABILITY
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment or skills assessment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If selected for an interview or testing, and you require accommodation, please notify the Human Resources Department when confirming your interview or test.APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
If you need technical assistance with your on-line application, please contact NEOGOV's Applicant Support Line at
(855) 524-5627 , available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.All MTC employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing, and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC provides services to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). For more information about MTC, visit
www.mtc.ca.gov .ABOUT THE TEAM
The San Francisco Estuary Partnership leads a regional strategy, the Estuary Blueprint, to protect and restore the water quality and ecological integrity of the Estuary from the Golden Gate to the Sacramento Delta. The Estuary Partnership convenes agencies and organizations in the region and catalyzes regional work towards our collective vision of a healthy Estuary. We work hand-in-hand with communities, funders, agencies, and other key stakeholders to collaborate, innovate, and adapt to the dynamic needs of the Estuary and its watershed communities against a backdrop of global climate change.ABOUT THE ROLE
The Climate Adaptation Planner for the San Francisco Estuary Partnership will work as part of the Climate Resilience Team. They will work on a range of projects focused on nature-based solutions (NBS) and community engagement. The Climate Adaptation Planner will help to champion a range of NBS project types, including horizontal levees, ecotone levees and green stormwater infrastructure. They will be a key partner on a slate of on-the-ground projects around the San Francisco Estuary. This will include providing technical assistance to local partners, leading community engagement efforts and project management for grants, including reporting, contract management and tracking grant outcomes. Finally, the Climate Adaptation Planner will directly collaborate with local educators and leaders to understand and integrate community and Tribal perspectives with a strong equity focus.Support on the ground partners with project planning, management and regional technical assistance
Participate on planning teams for nature-based shoreline adaptation planning processes across the SF Estuary, including tracking short- and long-term outputs and ensuring success on project delivery.Act as a “bridge builder” to track success of the project and consistency across projects. Bring your subject matter expertise on climate adaptation solutions, community outreach and education, environmental science and planning to support on the ground efforts.Ensure consistency with the Estuary Partnership’s Estuary Blueprint.Support development of new projects and seek funding.Project and Grant Management
Maintain impeccable grant management standards for local, state and federal grants, including grants from the US Environmental Protection Agency.Regular grant reporting to funders.Track project outputs and outcomes.Manage ledgers and process invoices.Manage grant-related funding agreements and contracts with partners.Track project workplans and work with partners to ensure delivery of outputs and outcomes.Participate as a team member on the Climate Resilience team and as part of the broader Estuary Partnership
Support the
Transforming Urban Water Initiative , an initiative working at the interface of nature-based adaptation and water quality improvement in partnership with wastewater treatment plants. This work includes technical assistance, planning for workshops and meetings, and special projects.Support tracking for the Estuary Blueprint.The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong attention to detailExcellent interpersonal skills and flexibilityDemonstrated experience in climate adaptation planning or related fieldsDemonstrated success engaging with diverse partners such as elected officials, government agency staff, researchers and scientists, citizen activists, and Tribes and members of underserved communitiesDemonstrated experience with grant managementStrong commitment to and understanding of equity and environmental justice, demonstrated through professional and/or lived experienceGood multi-tasking and time management skillsAbility to meet unanticipated needsEffective problem-solving and critical thinking skillsGeneral understanding of current ecological priorities for estuaries; a general understanding of ecological issues facing the San Francisco Estuary is preferred.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:Education:
A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment, such as transportation planning, city and regional planning; transportation engineering or modeling, financial management, economics, business or public administration. A Master's degree is desirable. Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.ASSISTANT LEVEL Experience:
One year of increasingly responsible experience in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment, such as transportation planning, city and regional planning; transportation engineering or modeling, financial management, economics, business or public administration.ASSOCIATE LEVEL Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment, such as transportation planning, city and regional planning; transportation engineering or modeling, financial management, economics, business or public administration.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, science, policy or related fields. A Master’s degree is desirable. Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.Experience:
At least 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in climate adaptation-related fields and/or project management.License/Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of a background check, professional references and the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.DISABILITY
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment or skills assessment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If selected for an interview or testing, and you require accommodation, please notify the Human Resources Department when confirming your interview or test.APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
If you need technical assistance with your on-line application, please contact NEOGOV's Applicant Support Line at
(855) 524-5627 , available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.All MTC employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
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