Permitting Analyst I

Job Description and Duties

The Central Valley Flood Protection Board (Board) is a unique regulatory agency within the California Natural Resources Agency. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive and vibrant work culture that encourages collaboration and growth. While the Department of Water Resources (DWR) provides administrative support to the Board, it's important to note that we operate independently, with our own set of authorities, roles, and responsibilities.

As a legislatively mandated permitting and enforcement entity, our primary focus is overseeing flood project construction and ensuring public safety within the Central Valley floodways and levee systems. Additionally, we play a crucial role in the review, adoption, and implementation of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan. Our work directly impacts the well-being and security of communities in the region, making it both challenging and incredibly rewarding.

By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that have a positive impact on public safety and the environment. We believe in the power of collaboration and encourage innovative thinking as we tackle complex problems together. Your expertise and dedication will be valued and supported as you grow both personally and professionally.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all team members. We provide ample opportunities for learning and development, ensuring you have the tools and resources needed to excel in your role. Together, we can make a real difference in protecting communities and enhancing flood management in the Central Valley.  To learn more about the Board and its mission, please visit cvfpb.ca.gov.

Do you have a passion for protecting our vital flood protection?  This is your chance to make a real difference!

Key responsibilities include:

• Permit Review & Intake: Evaluate encroachment permit applications for compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 23. Investigate project locations, manage the permit fee collection process, verify fee calculations, and process entries in the portal and fee database.
• Communication & Public Support: Coordinate verbal and written communications with applicants, stakeholders, and government entities. Provide direct guidance to the public navigating online portals and digital mapping tools like the Encroachment Viewer.
• Data & System Management: Maintain data integrity within the permit tracking database, ensure review milestones are accurately logged, troubleshoot system errors, and extract technical data for monthly progress reports.

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Special Requirements

Current and a valid Class C California Driver's license to perform project visits.  Travel may include driving a vehicle on public roadways, in remote areas, or on unpaved and uneven terrain.  Must have the ability to ascend and descend embankments typically up to a 2 to 1 slope.  Must be able to work in adverse conditions that may include heat, cold, wet, windy, and muddy conditions.

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:

Desirable Qualifications:

• Regulatory Compliance & Permit Review knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge reviewing applications against state/federal mandates, with the capacity to quickly master complex regulatory intake of application frameworks.
• Interpersonal Skills & Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to interact positively with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect to gain the confidence and cooperation of internal and external customers.
• Collaboration w/ stakeholders/agencies: Strong teamwork skills to facilitate cooperative working relationships across diverse groups, including government entities, the public, underserved communities, and tribal governments.
• Database Management & Data Integrity Tracking: Experience managing and tracking data workflows within department wide information portals, ensuring accurate milestone logging, and extracting backend data for reporting.
• Fiscal Tracking & Spreadsheet Workflows: Experience interpreting fee schedules, validating payments, and utilizing structured spreadsheets to log and analyze financial tracking metrics.
• Technical Research & Problem-Solving Abilities: Skilled at using analytical techniques to research complex issues, evaluate legislation, exercise independent judgment, and logically resolve technical errors.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage strict deadlines, establish project priorities, and effectively balance a shifting, multi-task workload.
• Remote technical Support & online Navigation Guidance: Ability to provide clear, remote troubleshooting and technical assistance to external users navigating web-based systems and digital portals.
• Communication skills and team collaboration: Proficient independently writing and distributing reports, manuals, and standard procedures.

Benefits

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Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit 

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Cover Letter, Resume, and a Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50098627 and Job Control #521408 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

Interested applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

The Central Valley Flood Protection Board is looking for a qualified candidate to join our team. To showcase your skills and experience, we ask that you submit a separate Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) document. Here's what you need to know:

Your SOQ is a typed document, no longer than 2 pages, and addresses the following questions:

1. Describe your relevant experiences that specifically qualifies you to perform the duties described. 
2. Describe your experience handling multiple high priority items and provide a step-by-step detail on how you meet the deadlines.

Please focus your response on your experience with data analysis, regulatory or permit tracking, public communication, and database management. Generalized or missing SOQs will result in disqualification. Resumes or cover letters will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ or application. We also value strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration. Share examples of how you've effectively communicated with diverse audiences, tackled complex issues, and worked collaboratively with community interests.

A generalized SOQ won't do! Tailor your document to highlight the specific skills and experience that make you a perfect fit for the Central Valley Flood Protection Board .

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development assignment.

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.
• Other - Cover Letter
• Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.