ABOLISHED 01/08/2015 PER PAY LETTER 15-05 - Tahoe Conservancy Program Analyst Series

California State Personnel Board Specification

Series established April 9, 1985

Scope

This series specification describes three Tahoe Conservancy Program Analyst classes.

Definition of Series

The Tahoe Conservancy Program Analyst series describes professional work in the California Tahoe Conservancy concerned with the development and implementation of programs and projects dealing with environmental protection, wildlife habitat preservation, resource enhancement and restoration, and lake access development in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Under general direction, these classes will organize, plan, develop, and implement the site selection, property acquisition, land management, restoration, enhancement, preservation, and access programs of the California Tahoe Conservancy. They will be responsible for the solicitation, evaluation, modification, development, and implementation of project proposals and plans submitted by local and State agencies or originated by the Conservancy itself. In addition, they will develop standards and guidelines for programs and projects review and development, and do other related work.

Entry Level

Entry into this series is typically at the Tahoe Conservancy Program Analyst�I level.

Factors Affecting Position Allocation

Level, variety, and complexity of work; nature and amount of public contact; supervision received and exercised; latitude for independent judgment and action; responsibility for decision; degree of administrative responsibility, program control, and influence on methods and program direction.

Definition of Levels

Tahoe Conservancy Program Analyst I

This is the entry and first working level of the series. Incumbents, under general supervision, do the less responsible and complex work in project planning, site selection, acquisition, resource enhancement and restoration, and management and development of Basin properties.

Tahoe Conservancy Program Analyst II

This is the full journey level of the series. Incumbents, under general direction, will independently perform the more responsible and complex work related to project planning, site selection, acquisition, resource enhancement and restoration, management and development of Basin properties. Positions in the class may act as lead, directing the work of lower level analysts.

Tahoe Conservancy Program Manager

This is the full supervisory and program manager level of the series. Incumbents, under general direction, plan, organize, and direct the work of a medium-sized group comprised of lower level staff performing tasks such as project planning, site selection, acquisition, management and development of Basin properties. Incumbents will also function as an in-house consultant; assist lower level staff with particularly difficult and/or complex site selection and acquisition problems; handle the most complex problems in the appraisal and negotiation process; and represent the Conservancy before other governmental, public, and private entities.

Minimum Qualifications

Tahoe Conservancy Program Analyst I

Either I

One year of experience in California state service in property acquisition, land use planning, or land management at a level of responsibility equivalent to that obtained in the class of Junior Staff Analyst (Range B).

Or II

Experience: Two years of experience in property acquisition, land use planning, public recreational facilities planning, water quality control, architecture, land management, or resource management. (A master's degree, doctorate degree, or membership in The California State Bar may be substituted for one year of the required general experience. The above-mentioned degree must be in either public administration, business administration, environmental science, environmental planning, city or regional planning, natural resource management, architecture, economics, geography, earth science, civil engineering, or a closely related field. Only one substitution may be applied.) and

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Tahoe Conservancy Program Analyst II

Either I

One year of experience in California state service performing the duties of a Tahoe Conservancy Program Analyst I.

Or II

Experience: Three years of experience in property acquisition, land use planning, public recreational facilities planning, water quality control, architecture, land management or resource management. (A master's degree, doctorate degree or membership in The California State Bar may be substituted for one year of general experience. The above-mentioned degrees must be in either public administration, business administration, environmental science, environmental planning, city or regional planning, natural resource management, architecture, economics, geography, earth science, civil engineering, or a closely related field. Only one substitution may be applied.) and

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Tahoe Conservancy Program Manager

Either I

One year of experience in California state service performing the duties of a Tahoe Conservancy Program Analyst II.

Or II

Experience: Four years of experience, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity in property acquisition, land use planning, water quality control, public recreational facilities planning, architecture, land management or resource management. (A master's degree, doctorate degree or membership in The California State Bar may be substituted for one year of general experience. The above-mentioned degrees must be in either public administration, business administration, environmental science, environmental planning, city or regional planning, natural resource management, architecture, economics, geography, earth science, civil engineering, or a closely related field. Only one substitution may be applied.) and

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Knowledge and Abilities

Tahoe Conservancy Program Analyst I

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of economics, resources, and land use planning; architectural design; property management; principles, methods, and techniques involved in land acquisition and real estate transactions, including real property appraisal, legal procedures and documents involved in real property transactions, and real property law concerned with acquisition, leasing, transfer, exchange, and sale of real property; environmental assessment; soil science; hydrology; geology; recreational planning; wildlife management; the policies and procedures of the Tahoe Basin resource management, acquisition, and regulatory agencies; and the policies and programs of the Tahoe Conservancy.

Ability to: Review appraisals and title reports; successfully negotiate transactions for acquisition, leasing, transfer, exchange, and sale of real property; read and interpret maps, plats, and data relating to property location; collect and summarize technical data for use; analyze situations and take effective action; establish and maintain cooperative and effective relations with those contacted in the course work; develop, review, and guide plans and projects for good results; communicate effectively; present controversial matters effectively before private and public entities.

Tahoe Conservancy Program Analyst II

Knowledge of: All of the above, and specific land acquisition and management techniques, such as: principles, methods, and techniques used in negotiation for acquisition or disposition of real property; acquisition of land at less-than-fair market value; equity trading or properties; tax-free exchanges of land; computation of economic feasibility of sale and leaseback of acquired lands; utilization of State and Federal tax laws to increase project feasibility; methods of contractor selection, and securing of public and private funds; determination of when and in what circumstances to acquire purchase options; acquisition of conservation and open space easements or other types of less-than-fee interests in real property; on site land management issues; design of public recreational facilities; wildlife habitat restoration and preservation; development of land management agreements with public and private agencies; requirements for the development of grant programs for private and nonprofit entities; public relations; State and Federal grant programs; relationships between local, regional, State, Federal, and private agencies and organizations.

Ability to: All of the above, and work with Federal, State, and local land use, acquisition, and resource management agencies; balance needs for, and conflicts between the interests of land use, acquisition, and resource management agencies; implement projects and programs; negotiate with government officials, landowners, and private organizations.

Tahoe Conservancy Program Manager

Knowledge of: All of the above, and the policies, procedures and practices of land acquisition in the California state service; the Legislative process; and techniques of office administrative and personnel management; supervision of program and project development; department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.

Ability to: All of the above, and resolve problems concerning validity of title and effects on valuation of restrictions, easements, leases, encroachments, and encumbrances; establish criteria, regulations, and guidelines for governmental decision-making; design programs; oversee implementation of projects; represent the Conservancy before other governmental, public and private agencies; organize, supervise, and motivate staff; and effectively contribute to the department's affirmative action objectives.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

All Levels:

In appraising the relative qualifications of candidates, consideration will be given to the extent and type of experiences in each of the experience types indicated as qualifying. Preference will be given to candidates who have had experience in the broadest range of assignments.

Class History