Local recruitment: Tribal Affairs Specialist

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Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=452500

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 10/18/2024. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

Are you passionate about working with California Native American tribes and advancing tribal water solutions? The State Water Resources Control Board has an opening for a Tribal Affairs Specialist. In this role, you will lead efforts to support tribal drinking water and wastewater projects, provide day-to-day support for the Tribal Affairs Program, and engage directly with tribal governments and organizations. The position is based at 1001 I Street, 18th Floor, Sacramento, with convenient access to public transportation.

Meaningful engagement with California Native American tribes is fundamental to the mission of the Water Boards. Working with California Native American tribes holds a special value at the Water Boards because of our parallel relationship to the people we serve and because of tribes’ historic knowledge and experience managing California’s water resources since time immemorial. Join our team and contribute to the vital mission of addressing water needs and promoting collaboration with tribal nations and communities.

Duties:

This position serves as the Tribal Affairs Specialist, with a primary focus on leading tribal drinking water and wastewater solutions. The incumbent will act as the point of contact for tribes interested in accessing funding for water projects, working closely with State Water Board colleagues and tribal representatives to ensure the successful completion of tribal water infrastructure projects. In addition to water project-related duties, the incumbent will provide day-to-day support of the Tribal Affairs Program, including supporting coordination with tribal governments, tribal members, and tribal organizations; organizing events, meetings, and trainings; and developing documents, materials, and reports.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $6,963.00 – $8,650.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.