Recreation and Public Access Planner CA Tahoe Conservancy

JC-532960

• Recreation and Public Access Planner
  

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

$4,928.00

• $7,633.

00 per Month

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

Final Filing Date:

10/23/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

• TAHOE

CONSERVANCY / RECREATION AND PUBLIC ACCESS / SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

The reporting location for this position is South Lake Tahoe, CA. This position will work under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Planner (Supervisor). The Conservancy's Recreation and Public Access Program supports the Lake Tahoe region's highest priority recreation and public access projects and initiatives by working collaboratively with Basin-wide partners and other Conservancy programs to design programs, develop grants, and manage Conservancy-owned recreation destinations and properties. The program is particularly focused on implementing California's Outdoors for All Strategy, which focuses on improving outdoor access for all Californians, especially those facing barriers to accessing the state's outdoor spaces. This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered. State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Chris Mertens at 530-543-6051 or chris.mertens@tahoe.ca.gov. This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).

PLP 2025

directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for

PLP 2025

leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of

PLP 2025

leave credits are determined by the position's assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions The duties of this position are primarily performed inside. This position requires prolonged sitting, use of the telephone, personal computer, copier, and may require long periods of traveling by car. The Conservancy office is located at 1061 3rd Street building and is equipped with standard or ergonomic office equipment, as appropriate. Travel may be required to attend internal and external meetings, training, and project sites. This position is eligible for telework, subject to State and Conservancy law and guidelines governing telework. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

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Job Code #:

JC-532960

Position #(s): 357-001-4640-001

Working Title:

Recreation and Public Access Planner

Classification:

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER

$4,928.00

• $5,598.00 A
  $5,083.00
• $6,058.00 B
  $6,096.00
• $7,633.

00 C

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

Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

El Dorado County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

CA Tahoe Conservancy Department Information

The mission of the California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) is to lead California's efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin. At the Conservancy, we value an organization that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We believe in maintaining an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment, free from discrimination, that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We foster close relationships built within our agency and with our Basin partners through collaboration, cohesion, communication, and mentorship. Working in the Basin together, Conservancy employees work to serve all members of the public equitably, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for Basin residents, visitors, and all Californians.

Department Website:

http://www.tahoe.ca.gov

Special Requirements The incumbent requires the following abilities: Analyze environmental situations accurately; gather and analyze data; prepare written reports; work effectively with others as an interdisciplinary team member; conduct interviews for data gathering; apply general techniques of insuring participation in the planning process.

Analyze and collect outdoor recreation data from a variety of sources to identify recreational trends and apply those to projects;

Ability to analyze state, regional, and local plans and regulations, and design projects accordingly;

Familiar with California Outdoors for All Strategy and other state environmental, climate, and equity policies and goals. Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment. DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS

Applicants:

You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

10/23/2026