ENVIRONMENTAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES OFFICER (ADVANCE PLANNING OFFICER) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach/jobs/newprint/4813198) Apply  ENVIRONMENTAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES OFFICER (ADVANCE PLANNING OFFICER) Salary $136,350.96 - $171,702.98 Annually Location City of Long Beach, CA Job Type Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent Job Number CD25-036 Department Community Development - (UC) Opening Date 02/06/2025 Closing Date 3/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions DESCRIPTION Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint$154,026.97of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization. The City of Long Beach is seeking an experienced, creative, innovative and collaborate individuals who is committed to develop and support the Department of Community Development. This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive of $6,000. For more information on the city of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program pleaseclick here (https://longbeach.gov/hr/recruitment-incentive-program) . THE COMMUNITY Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best–value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America’s Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country. CITY GOVERNMENT Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council Members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities Department (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments. The City is supported by a FY 2024 total budget of approximately $3.3 billion, with a General Fund budget of $719 million. More than 6,000 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the vast majority being represented by twelve employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to: www.longbeach.gov. THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Community Development delivers a wide variety of programs and services to help create and maintain more safe, sustainable, and livable neighborhoods. The department is comprised of five bureaus: Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing and Neighborhood Services, Planning, and Administrative and Financial Services. Our staff of more than 200 works tirelessly to serve the community through an array of policies and programs, including land use and development, affordable housing, environment and historic preservation, neighborhood improvement, and construction standards and safety. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in our role to help transform Long Beach into a model urban community that honors its past and embraces the future. THE POSITION Under general direction of the Planning Bureau Manager, theEnvironmental and Cultural Resources Officer (ERCO)will develop and oversee the newly established Environmental and Cultural Resources Division and will be responsible for the operation of the division by providing day-to-day direction to and supervision of the professional and support staff within the division. This new division is being established to guide and facilitate environmental review and compliance for discretionary projects reviewed by the City of Long Beach Planning Bureau and other Citywide Departments. This includes preparing documents and ensuring compliance with and adherence to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the Long Beach Climate Action Plan (LBCAP). The ERCO is also responsible for administering the City’s Historic Preservation Program that facilitates appropriate review and designation of cultural and historic properties through an intentional and appropriate approach to recognition, development and redevelopment of those resources. The successful candidate will be a highly organized professional who is familiar with California planning and development practices, CEQA, NEPA, cultural and historic preservation, and environmental justice. This individual will be committed to transparency and implementing best practices for public participation. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES This position will: + Oversee the Environmental and Cultural Resources Division comprised of professional planning and support staff who oversee planning projects focused on environmental review and historic preservation. + Guide decisions about the appropriate environmental review pathway and oversees the development, dissemination and filing of CEQA/NEPA documents. + Oversee the preparation of environmental documents and technical reports both by staff and by third party consultants. + Collaborate with internal teams across various divisions and City departments to integrate environmental considerations and regulatory procedures into overall planning processes. + Coordinate with regulatory agencies on environmental documentation. + Stay abreast of evolving state and federal environmental regulations, including coastal sea level rise policies, and contribute to developing sustainable practices within the Division. + Supervise and ensure compliance with complex local, state, and federal environmental regulations related to impact analysis, land use planning, and documentation preparation. + Develop mitigation measures to avoid or minimize impacts on the environment. + Interact with consultants, including review and approval of scopes of work and work products and approval. + Manage and guide the City’s Historic Preservation Program, including maintaining the City’s Certified Local Government (CLG) status + Supervise and guide staff who process Certificates of Appropriateness for historic resources. + Use creativity to resolve challenges in balancing historic preservation with other city goals and fiscal challenges + Oversee the development, update, and implementation of historic preservation policy documents including Historic Context Statements and the Historic Preservation Element. + Facilitate communications, public participation and access to environmental reviews and historic preservation cases. + Staff the City’s monthly Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC). + Attract, maintain and inspire professional and support staff who work in the Division + Develop and implement processes and procedures, training materials and training modules for planning staff. + Participate in hiring, onboarding, training and coaching professional planning and support staff for the Planning Bureau. + Collaborate with the other Planning Officers on implementation of records management practices and procedures. + Provide professional recommendations and information support to the City Council, Planning Commission, Cultural Heritage Commission, Zoning Administrator, and City Management. + Interpret provisions of the City's zoning ordinance and associated state and federal regulations for staff, City Council, Planning Commission, Cultural Heritage Commission, Zoning Administrator, developers and the public. + Occasionally attend and staff Planning Commission meetings, attend City Council meetings and community meetings, as necessary. + Other related duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE EDUCATION + A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Architectural History, or a closely related field is required OR + P rofessional experience beyond the minimum qualifications may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. *Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any documents submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the document. Proof of education for academic degrees should indicate the type of degree and date of degree conferral. Candidates who possess degrees or units from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing. EXPERIENCE + Three(3)years of increasingly responsible full-time experience with overseeing planning and/or environmental review projects. + Candidates may be stronger in either environmental review or cultural preservation, but should have basic knowledge of both. + One (1) year of the required experience must have been gained in a supervisory capacity. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE + Considerable knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). + Experience reviewing construction plans for land use, infrastructure, and public works projects. + Familiarity utilizing Climate Action Plans for streamlining environmental review. + Experience administering and/or interpreting local, state and federal laws regulating planning, land use, environmental review and historic preservation. + Considerable knowledge in reading, interpreting and analyzing environmental documents + Familiarity with historic preservation practices and principles. + Knowledge and understanding of environmental justice and how it relates to city planning and environmental review. + Familiarity with AB52, SB18, and how to ensure tribal sensitivity when processing discretionary and ministerial actions + Understanding of the California Coastal Act and coastal review policies + Superior customer service and interpersonal skills. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Lifelong learner. + Ability to work independently and in a team environment. + Strong ability to coach, empower, and develop staff. + Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. + Ability to analyze information and consistently make sound decisions. + Highly organized multi-tasker. + Ability to efficiently and effectively interact, communicate, and coordinate work efforts within and across bureaus/departments. + Always maintain a high level of professionalism and conduct business in an ethical manner. + Committed to diversity and inclusion planning and management practices. + Creative, strategic thinker. + Ethical and integrity based. SELECTION PROCEDURE This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Thursday, March 6th, 2025 .To be considered, please submit an online application, including acover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call(562) 570-6913. The City of Long Beach is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about theApplicant Appeal Processby visitingApplicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) (https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/applicant-appeal-process/) . The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call(562) 570-6913 . For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627. The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include: Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security. Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected. Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000. Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination. Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service. Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year. Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits. Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion. Transportation Allowance: Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below; + Department Head $650.00 + Deputy Director/Manager/Director (Harbor/Utilities) $550.00 + Division Officer/Superintendent/ Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA $450.00 + Assistant to Executive / Executive Assistant / Executive Secretary/ Executive Support Staff $300.00 Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). + Classic CalPERS Members: The City will contribute a maximum of up to two percent (2%) of base salary* for all qualified Classic CalPERS members. + Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) CalPERS Members: Effective the second full pay period following City Council adoption, the City contribution will increase from two percent (2%) to three percent (3%) of base salary* for all qualified PEPRA CalPERS members. Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses. Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval). Paid Parental Leave:The City provides one hundred and sixty (160) hours of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child, regardless of the gender, marital status or sexual orientation of the parent. 01 INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions? + Yes + No 02 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSDo you hold a bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Architectural History or closely-related field from an accredited college or university? Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year for year basis. + Yes, I have a Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Architectural History or related field from an accredited college or university. + No, I do not possess a Bachelor's Degree, but I can substitute experience for required education on a year for year basis. + No, I do not possess a Bachelor's Degree and I cannot substitute with experience on a year for year basis. 03 Please indicate if you possess three (3) years of increasingly responsible full-time experience with overseeing planning and/or environmental review projects. + Yes, I have three (3) years of increasingly responsible full-time experience with overseeing planning and/or environmental review projects. + No, I do not have three (3) years of increasingly responsible full-time experience with overseeing planning and/or environmental review projects. 04 Of the required three (3) years of experience noted in the previous question, please indicate if at least one (1) year was gained in a supervisory capacity. + Yes, I have at least 1 year working in a supervisory capacity. + No, I do not have at least 1 year working in a supervisory capacity 05 Please summarize your experience with CEQA, NEPA, and Climate Action Plans and include at least one specific example of a project you have worked on. 06 • What knowledge and/or experience do you have with historic preservation? 07 • What is your experience and approach to managing and guiding both staff and consultant teams? 08 REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE:I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, or transcripts, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristics on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. + Yes + No 09 CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below. Required Question Employer City of Long Beach Department Community Development - (UC) Address 411 W. 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