Professional Career Opportunities - Job Title Details

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Coastal Resources Specialist 1

Occupation Group

Environment

Salary Information

Starting Salary

$51,268

Career Ladder Information

Salary Information for Coastal Resources Specialist Trainee 1
Title Grade Hiring Rate/yr Job Rate/yr
Coastal Resources Specialist Trainee 1 13 $49,363 $63,169
Coastal Resources Specialist Trainee 2 14 $52,198 $66,634
Coastal Resources Specialist 1 18 $65,001 $82,656
Coastal Resources Specialist 2 23 $84,156 $106,454
Coastal Resources Specialist 3 25 $93,530 $117,875
Coastal Resources Specialist 4 27 $103,784 $127,830
Coastal Program Assnt Manager 63 $108,665 $137,319
Coastal Program Manager 64 $120,187 $151,674

All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.

Job Description

Individuals in this job title prepare and monitor the implementation of Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) projects to ensure compliance with state and federal laws; evaluate proposed federal and other state agencies' actions for consistency with the state's coastal policies; advise municipalities on developing and financing waterfront projects, preparing special land and water use regulations for waterfront areas, obtaining state and federal permits for waterfront projects, and developing management programs for watersheds and other areas of high coastal resource value; develop and monitor projects, activities, and programs to implement coastal policies dealing with shore erosion, flooding, non-point source pollution, fish and wildlife habitat restoration, urban waterfront redevelopment, public access, scenic quality or harbor management; assist in developing regional coastal development plans; review funding applications for LWRP projects and make appropriate recommendations to higher level staff; assist communities in preparing contracts and other project documents; and conduct on-site visit to monitor contracts and review projects.

Agencies with this Title

Minimum Qualifications

You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Ecology, Marine Sciences, Coastal Resources Management, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Natural Resources, Economics, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Advanced Placement

If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.

View Additional Qualifications

One year or experience where your primary responsibility was developing and/or implementing plans or projects that protect, restore, or develop land, water, or other resources in coastal areas or other watershed locations.

How to Apply

The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted