Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Senior Coordinator at Natural Resources Agency Sacramento County, CA

The Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Senior Coordinator position at the California Natural Resources Agency in Sacramento, CA, involves managing environmental programs focused on climate change and nature-based solutions. The role requires significant policy experience and collaboration with various agencies. This position is remote-centered, allowing for telework 50% or more of the time, with a minimum requirement to work in Sacramento headquarters two days a week.
Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Senior Coordinator job at Natural Resources Agency. Sacramento County, CA. Job Description and Duties

Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Senior Coordinator / Climate Change / California Natural Resources Agency

The reporting location for this position is Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the general direction of the Deputy Secretary.

Join California’s climate team! If you are passionate about climate change policy and have experience driving nature-based solutions, check out the details for the new Environmental Program Manager position at California’s Natural Resources Agency. This role will be filled by a thought leader with significant policy and interagency collaboration experience. If this sounds like you, please check out the detailed job description and apply!

The Environmental Program Manager (Supervisory) directs and takes charge of critical and/or sensitive public health, environmental, agricultural productivity, and natural resource management programs or components; carry authority and accountability for timely completion of program objectives and for submittal of satisfactory products; are responsible for operational planning and assigning of projects, budgeting for time and funds, reviewing and evaluating achievements, and preparing administrative reports. In response to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-82-20, the state of California has worked with diverse partners to strategically deepen and expand the role of nature-based solutions (NBS) in our climate policy and investments. This catalyzed a range of actions across state agencies. The NBS Senior Coordinator will advance California’s NBS climate agenda, including through driving successful development and implementation of related strategies, plans, policies, programs, and legislation; collaboration with interagency partners; coordination among CNRA departments; support for international partnerships; and more.

Flexible Work Schedule: This position is considered Remote-Centered, which means incumbent would telework 50% or more of the time within a work month from an alternate work location. The position incumbent can telework with a management approved telework agreement and schedule. CNRA staff are required to work from CNRA headquarters located in Sacramento a minimum of two days a week.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Marty Olivas at Marty.olivas@resources.ca.gov .

CNRA values diverse employees working together, and prioritizes an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

Note: New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement Of Qualifications

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications for this recruitment. You must provide specific information in your response(s) which demonstrates how your knowledge, skills, and training meet the needs of this position.

The SOQ must have each response numbered, no more than two pages in length, single-spaced and using 12-point Arial font. You must indicate your Name and Job Control Number at the top of the page.

1. What is your experience supporting the development of climate change policy?

2. What is your experience coordinating across organizations to drive nature-based climate solutions policy?

3. What is your experience developing policy related to nature-based climate solutions?

4. What do you recommend California state policymakers focus on in the near-term to most meaningfully drive climate action in the nature-based solutions sector?

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
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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Failure to include the Statement of Qualifications as required shall result in disqualification from the hiring process. Please see the section labeled "Statement of Qualifications" for further information.