The reporting location for this position is Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the direction of the Deputy Director.
The Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring a Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) who will act as the Offshore Wind Tribal Affairs and Community Engagement Specialist to lead and foster tribal affairs and coastal community engagement related to offshore wind development in California.
The Offshore Wind Tribal Affairs and Community Engagement Specialist will be responsible for facilitating collaborative and coordinated state agency efforts to consult with California Native American tribes and engage with coastal communities, including under-served port communities, to ensure current and future offshore wind planning, construction, and avoidance and mitigation strategies reflect tribal and community needs. The incumbent will additionally support OPC’s Tribal Liaison on OPC’s broader tribal consultation and engagement efforts and will be responsible for implementation of OPC’s mission, CNRA priorities, and the Governor’s policy positions on ocean and coastal matters.
OPC is a Cabinet-level state policy body that works to ensure healthy coastal and ocean ecosystems by advancing innovative, science-based policy and management, making strategic investments, and catalyzing action through partnerships and collaboration. We prioritize an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
Flexible Work Schedule: This position is considered Remote-Centered, which means incumbent would telework 50% or more of the time within a work month from an alternate work location. The position incumbent can telework with a management approved telework agreement and schedule. OPC staff are required to work from CNRA headquarters located in Sacramento a minimum of two days a week, on Mondays and Tuesdays.
For further information regarding this position, please contact Kaitlyn Kalua at Kaitlyn.kalua@resources.ca.gov.
CNRA values diverse employees working together, and prioritizes an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. https://resources.ca.gov/
Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.
Note: New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
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