ANALYST III
Job Posting: Tribal Special Projects Lead Analyst Department of Transportation JC-536915 Tribal Special Projects Lead Analyst ANALYST III $6,623.00 - $8,290.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 11/10/2026 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print Job Save Job
Job Description
And Duties Under the general direction of the Senior Advisor of Tribal Affairs within the Director’s Office of Equity and Tribal Affairs, the Analyst III, Tribal Special Projects Lead, independently performs the most complex analytical, policy, and project coordination assignments supporting implementation of AB 776 and other tribal transportation initiatives. The incumbent will serve as the department’s lead technical analyst on assigned Tribal Affairs Office projects, providing expert analysis, strategic recommendations, technical assistance, and coordination among Tribal Governments, Caltrans district staff, local agencies, state and federal partners, and consultants. Analyst’s work will include working in and with tribal communities and will support work in Districts 7 and 8, including coordination with Tribes in Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties. The position exercises a high degree of independent judgment and project leadership without formal supervisory responsibility. PARF# 74-27-0028 / JC-536915 Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Analyst III 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions Position is located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent. 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. ANALYST III Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-536915 Position #(s): 900-074-5402-XXX Working Title: Tribal Special Projects Lead Analyst Classification: ANALYST III $6,623.00 - $8,290.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than three pages in length, and 11-point Arial font. 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, tribal transportation program, economic development, workforce development, etc.). What constitutes meaningful tribal participation? Please describe any experience you have in this area. As the Tribal Special Projects Manager/Liaison you will be responsible for building collaborative relationships with partners inside and outside State government and facilitating complex conversations. Provide examples from your work experience that demonstrate your ability to foster collaborative relationships with internal and external partners, particularly with tribal governments, community-based organizations, and/or community residents in underserved communities. Cite practices and processes used. How do you ensure clear communication and alignment of objectives across different partners when managing a project? What facilitation strategies have you used to handle conflicts or differing priorities among partners? Share an experience where you successfully resolved such an issue. 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. 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. Final Filing Date: 11/10/2026 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). 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. When Submitting Your Application In Hard Copy, a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. If You Choose To Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through An Alternative Method Listed Below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. 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: Advanced knowledge of public policy analysis, project management, contract administration, tribal consultation principles, California Native American Tribal cultures and issues (especially Southern CA Tribes), analytical methods, written and oral communication, facilitation, and strategic planning. Knowledge of current Native American legislation. Ability to work cooperatively with Tribal Governments; Caltrans staff; federal, state, regional agencies, and local agencies; and other partners/stakeholders. Previous experience working with Tribes, Native American issues, and contracts is desirable, including experience in facilitation and/or tribal consultation. Ability to independently analyze complex issues, develop recommendations, build collaborative relationships, and prepare executive-level products. Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop an effective course of action. Ability to represent the Department with internal and external partners and maintain cooperative relationships with individuals and organizations in the daily conduct of business. Able 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.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Human Resources Contact: Sarah Jones (279) 789-2047 [email protected] Hiring Unit Contact: Rachel Wesson (279) 789-2019 [email protected] Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367 [email protected] California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Important Application Instructions: The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-536915), PARF# 74-27-0028 and title of the position (Analyst III) must be included on the STD. 678 form. Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended. Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIRFICATE must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with your 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. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.