Senior Tribal Advisor
Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Deputy Director for Equity & Tribal Affairs, the incumbent will lead and coordinate work across the Department to advance government-to-government and business relationships with California Native American Tribes. The incumbent will oversee and support the Native American Liaison Branch (NALB) and the Caltrans Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) Program. This position will serve as a subject matter expert, responding to requests for guidance from across Caltrans. The incumbent will provide strategic direction and leadership to improve, develop, and advance policies and programs that strengthen Caltrans’ ability to support and meet the needs of California Native American Tribes. This position will be responsible for convening internal and external partners to understand and resolve regulatory, statutory, and/or procedural impediments that limit the Department’s ability to work effectively and consistently with Native American governments and communities.
The work of this position requires taking initiative, strong leadership, and communication skills to build and maintain diverse and effective internal and external relationships. The incumbent is accountable for assessing needs, developing work plans, establishing and meeting delivery timeframes, reporting successes, elevating challenges, and sharing progress with Caltrans’ leadership. The incumbent must have the ability to work independently and resolve issues while maintaining close attention to detail. The incumbent should be a self-starter and is expected to produce quality work within requested time frames with minimal supervision.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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.
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.