Grants Program Lead

Job Description and Duties

The Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP), established through Senate Bill 246, is charged with developing a cohesive and holistic response to the impacts of climate change by coordinating state and local adaptation efforts. Through the enabling legislation, ICARP is centrally focused on efforts that advance climate equity and support integrated climate strategies, or those strategies that benefit both greenhouse gas reductions and adaptation. ICARP currently leads grant program efforts including Adaptation Planning, Regional Resilience and Extreme Heat and Community Resilience. This role leads program management, technical assistance, policy development, and program activities related to the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program and policy projects including SB 306 the Extreme Heat Action Plan and AB 2238 CalHeatScore.

Under the supervision of the ICARP Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program (EHCRP) Manager, the Supervisor I (Grants Program Lead) is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of EHCRP grant activities and supporting broader ICARP initiatives and workstreams. The Senior Resilience and Adaptation Planner will lead program management and provide technical assistance to EHCRP grantees, while overseeing the administrative work of Analyst I and Analyst II staff. This position is a member of the LCI Climate Team, which works to integrate climate change into planning and investment decisions through the development of decision-support tools, actionable climate science, guidance, technical assistance, and grant programs.

This is a professional classification that requires the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; exercise initiative; independence of action; demonstrate tact and good judgement; communicate effectively both written and orally; balance multiple projects and execute effectively in a collaborative work environment; and develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.

The incumbent is required to have a proven track record of clear communication and writing skills. Some scientific understanding of climate change is preferred, including climate change adaptation and mitigation, climate and environmental policies, and other technical topics relevant to climate change policy. The incumbent must be open-minded, detail oriented, and passionate about advancing inclusion and belonging within state policy development, grant making and planning efforts.

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Working Conditions

Persons appointed to this position must be reasonably expected to lift, carry, pull, push, or otherwise move objects weighing 5 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation. Involves sitting most of the time and may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. This position may be eligible to participate in LCI’s hybrid telework schedule. Participation in Telework is subject to LCI’s guidelines. Occasional/overnight travel up to 15% may be required.

Special Requirements

• Passion for work that promotes access for all
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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:

• E xceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner
• Employ creativity and innovation to resolve issues and identify alternative strategies
• Demonstrate willingness to assume the most complex duties and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively independently and in a team environment
• Possess strong organizational, time management, analytical, and project management skills
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects with short-term and long-term deadlines
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and recommend an effective course of action
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience working in and with under-resourced communities, immigrant communities and low-income communities and/or communities of color.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Medical Benefits, including health , and vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• Paid Holidays
• (College Saving Account)
• School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Statement of Qualifications

When completing the SOQ, you must title the page “Statement of Qualifications” and include your name and the Job Control number at the top of each page. You must list each question and provide your answer below each question. When completing the SOQ please include all relevant experience, education, and training for each question and explain your answers thoroughly. Responses should be not be longer than two pages in total length, single-spaced, and 12-point Arial font. Your SOQ must address the following:

1. Tell us about your experience managing grant programs. How have you created materials and processes that are clear, easy to understand, accessible, and help applicants and grantees meet program requirements, deadlines, and goals? 
2. Describe a time when you successfully worked with different groups, such as local governments, nonprofits, Tribal communities, state agencies, and private businesses. How did you make sure everyone had a meaningful opportunity to participate, and how did the collaboration help achieve climate adaptation or resilience goals?
3. What does equity mean to you in the context of climate change? How would you make sure that climate policies, programs, and investments do not place a greater burden on marginalized or underserved communities, and instead provide them with fair access to resources, protection, and opportunities to prepare for and recover from climate impacts?

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. The statement of qualifications is a narrative discussion of how the candidate’s education training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications and demonstrate the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties listed in this bulletin. The supplemental questionnaire serves as a documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Résumés in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered. 

  Refer to the SOQ Requirement Section of this job posting for the SOQ questions.