(JC-473622) Native American Liaison
Caltrans
Sacramento, CA
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Salary: $7,115.00 - $8,911.00
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Will Consider Transportation Planner
Under the direction of the Native American Liaison Branch Manager, the incumbent will be a key member of the Caltrans Native American Liaison Branch team, providing direction and support for the Department’s efforts to build and maintain collaborative relationships with Tribal Governments and Native American community members. The Tribal Liaison will help provide technical assistance and guidance to Caltrans District staff, external agencies, tribal governments, and other units within the Department on engaging, partnering, and consulting with Native American Tribes and Tribal community members on transportation policy, planning, and programming activities.
Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Coordinating tribal outreach, engagement, and consultation activities
- Conducting research, summarizing findings, and making recommendations
- Reviewing documents, crafting reports, and developing communication materials
- Collecting and analyzing data
3 Steps To A State Job: CalCareers 1. Create an account 2. Take an exam 3. Apply for vacant position
Associate Transportation Planner Exam
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the 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 exam is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3422
Transportation Planner Exam
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the 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 exam is located here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2895
Posted April 15, 2025, 9:48 AM PDT
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