(JC-471902) Tribal Policy Manager

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.