Overview
To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=471902
Under the general direction of the Senior Tribal Advisor, within the Caltrans Director’s Office of Equity and Tribal Affairs (ETA), the Staff Services Manager I (Specialist), Tribal Policy Manager, leads the development and update of key department policies to support Caltrans’ efforts to improve opportunities for, and recognition of, Tribal Governments, entities, and communities. This position will be responsible for managing policy work related to the implementation of AB 776 (Holden, 2023), future enacted legislation, and other ETA priorities as relevant. Duties for this position will include acting as project manager for policy updates, conducting research and analysis; collaborating with Caltrans, federal, state, tribal, and other partners; and leading meetings and other activities related to the development and update of Caltrans tribal transportation policies. In coordination with the ETA Tribal Special Projects Manager, the Native American Liaison Branch, and District Native American Liaisons, this position will participate in meetings with Tribal governments and entities related to implementation of AB 776 and other ETA policy priorities to understand and identify tribal needs and collaboratively develop policy recommendations. The Tribal Policy Manager will be responsible for legislative analysis and for tracking and reviewing legislation that might impact Caltrans and Tribes’ joint priorities. In addition, this position may lead or participate in other departmental initiatives related to ETA priorities.
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Staff Services Manager I Exam
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Staff Services Manager I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. The Staff Services Manager I exam is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2109
About Caltrans
From roads less traveled to highways supporting California’s demanding commute. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies to keep California moving.
More than the road workers, we are California’s transportation infrastructure; established in 1895, Caltrans has been active in moving the people and commerce of California and continues to model the way in innovative transportation systems. Caltrans specializes in many areas related to transportation: Engineering, Environmental Analysis, Information Technology, Maintenance, Equipment, Transportation Planning, Land Surveys, Right of Way, Finance, Traffic Operations, Aeronautics, Legal, and Administration
