Public Land Manager

Now Hiring:
Public Land Manager I

Filing Deadline: 11/15/25

Job Code #: JC-4 97801

Position #: -005

Classification: Public Land Manager I

Base pay range: $109,344 - $135,888 per year

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

# of Positions: 1

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California State Lands Commission provides the people of California with effective stewardship of the lands, waterways, and resources entrusted to its care through preservation, restoration, enhancement, responsible economic development, and the promotion of public access.

We value diversity at all levels and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences are able to leverage their strengths and unique insights to further the Commission’s mission and thrive.

FREE PARKING AND NEAR HWY 50 AND BUS ROUTES

Job Description

Under general direction of the Assistant Chief, Land Management Division (LMD), the incumbent supervises and directs the team for all basic General Lease Recreational Use lease applications for the entire State. Duties include, but not limited to, training lower level Public Land Management Specialists (PLMS) on the process and jurisdiction of leases; supervising and directing the work of technical staff engaged in land management activities including appraisals, leasing, exchanges, acquisitions, title settlements, boundary line agreements and title records maintenance;

and overseeing the work related to other land management activities. The PLM I works closely with interested individuals, groups, and the public to resolve conflicts surrounding land and resource use decisions.

This position is required to have a valid CA driver's license and operate a vehicle on official State business.

Posted salaries do not reflect the 2–4.62% pay reduction in exchange for 3.5–8 hours per month of leave arising from the Personal Leave Program 2025. Information related to salary reductions is available in Section 2113 of the CalHR Human Resources Manual.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Contact Cassie Simsiman at  or  for questions regarding the position or application process.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

• Employment type: Full-time

• Job function: Other
• Industries: Government Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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