(JC-471816) Tribal Special Projects Manager

To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=471816

Under the general direction of the Senior Tribal Advisor, within the Caltrans Director’s Office of Equity and Tribal Affairs, the Tribal Special Projects Manager, Staff Services Manager I (Specialist), will be responsible for implementing the provisions of California law 101.19 (AB 776, Holden, 2023) regarding the recognition of tribal lands along Route 210. This position will serve as the project manager overseeing collaboration with Caltrans' District 7 and 8 staff, the Native American Heritage Commission, the California Advisory Committee on Geographic Names, Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties, and federally and non-federally recognized California Native American tribes to identify suitable locations for signage that acknowledges tribal lands and the historical significance of these communities. The Tribal Special Projects Manager will be responsible for working closely with Districts 7 and 8 to support District Native American Liaison work in both districts. This work will include assisting with tribal coordination work with CA Native American Tribes in the counties of Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside as requested by District staff. This may also include supporting the organization of Tribal summits, and Native American Heritage Month and other educational activities. This work may also include supporting intra-district collaboration for work with Southern California Tribes.