Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Senior Tribal Advisor, a Supervising Transportation Planner, the Staff Services Manager (SSM) I (Specialist) provides subject matter expertise and is responsible for administering the Caltrans' Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) Program. The SSM I (Specialist) will oversee the implementation of Caltrans' TERO policy and work with District Native American Liaisons, project management staff, and tribal governments to develop Caltrans' TERO guidance documentation and templates for Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and reporting. The incumbent will lead and facilitate monthly TERO work-group meetings; train Divisions in effectively implementing TERO; review TERO MOUs to ensure alignment with Caltrans' policy; develop systems and support the tracking, evaluation, and documentation of TERO provisions and how well TERO provisions were adhered to by contractors; and collect data, conduct analysis, and provide recommendations to improve TERO implementation.

PARF# 74-4-252/JC#446672

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 position. To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located in Sacramento, Sacramento County.

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.

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

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. The SOQ must not exceed two (2) pages in length and written in no less than 12-point font. Each question must be addressed separately and in order. Failure to follow instructions properly may result in disqualification of your application.

1) Please describe your professional, educational, and lived experience as it relates to this position including, but not limited to, any experience you have working with Native American Tribal Governments/communities on tribal transportation programs, economic development, workforce development, planning, etc.

2) What constitutes meaningful tribal participation (in the context of economic development, planning, and or policy development)? Please describe any experience you have in this area.)

3) As the Tribal Advisor, Economic Development you will be responsible for building collaborative relationships with colleagues across Caltrans to implement the Caltrans Tribal Employment Right Ordinance program and advance economic opportunities for Native American communities. Provide examples from your work experience that demonstrates your ability to manage cross functional work and collaboratively achieve an objective. Cite the practices and processes you employed.

4) Provide examples from your work experience that highlight your ability to foster collaborative working relationships with external partners, particularly with tribal governments, community-based organizations, and/or community residents in under-served communities — with an emphasis on community economic development or workforce development. Cite the practices and processes you employed.

5) Summarize your experience developing or analyzing policies and highlight examples of creative or innovative policy solutions that you’ve contributed to in the areas of workforce development, community economic development, labor rights, or racial and/or social equity.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Here is a list of evaluation agencies: . Please redact birth dates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The ability to work cooperatively with federal agencies, Tribal Governments, Caltrans staff, regional agencies, cities, counties, and other partner agencies. Previous experience working with Tribal Governments, Native American issues, and contracts is desirable.

Knowledge of CA Native American cultures and of current Native American issues and legislation. Knowledge of TERO, tribal self-governance, and tribal development is desirable. The ability to represent the Department with internal and external partners and to maintain cooperative relationships with individuals and organizations in the daily conduct of business. The ability to work successfully both independently and as part of a team; to carry out assignments expeditiously and completely; to collect, develop, categorize, maintain, and summarize data; and to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop an effective course of action.

The ability to take initiative and have strong leadership and communication skills to build and maintain diverse internal and external relationships. The ability to assess needs, develop work plans, establish and meet delivery time frames, report success, elevate challenges, and share progress with management. The ability to work independently and resolve issues while maintaining close attention to detail. The ability to be a self-starter and produce quality work within requested time frames with minimal supervision.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Important Applications Instructions

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

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