Job Posting: Tribal Stewardship Program Analyst

Natural Resources Agency

JC-523234
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Tribal Stewardship Program 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: 8/2/2026

Job Description and Duties

Analyst iII – Tribal Stewardship program analyst / Tribal Affairs / California Natural Resources Agency  


This position is a 12-month Limited-Term position that may be extended and/or become permanent. 

The reporting location for this position is Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the general direction of the Deputy Director for Tribal Affairs.

The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is hiring a limited term Analyst III to serve as Tribal Stewardship Program Analyst to develop resources to support short and long term tribal stewardship of conserved lands across California. This position will support the CNRA in developing a recommendation report for innovative policies, programs, and procedures to support tribal stewardship pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 71453 (AB 900, Papan 2025), CNRA’s Tribal Stewardship Policy, and the goal to conserve 30% of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030 (30x30).

 

This position will help estimate the backlog and future stewardship needs of tribes in California, review stewardship best practices for tribal conserved lands for improved outcomes and cost-effective measures, research and support building out tribal ecological workforce needs for tribal stewardship, review co-benefits of tribal stewardships, develop innovative ways to support ancestral land return, and increase consultations and partnership with California Native American tribes, support tribal stewardship, including access and collaboration.

 

Join a dynamic team of tribal affairs professionals to help shape future polices strengthening tribal partnerships!

 

This is a limited term position and dependent on allocations made by the California Legislature in the 2026 Budget, anticipated to be adopted in Summer/Early Fall 2026. To learn more about limited term positions, please visit the Human resources Manual website here.

 

Applicants must have strong research and writing experience, tribal affairs background, working knowledge of California Native American tribal issues in California, experience working on projects and/or research related to access, collaboration, co-management, ancestral land return, and restoration and conservation work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.

 

The CNRA Tribal Stewardship Policy and Toolkit can be found on our website at https://resources.ca.gov/Initiatives/Tribalaffairs/TribalStewardshipPolicyAndToolkit and CNRA’s Pathways to 30x30 can be found at https://www.californianature.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/

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

Working Conditions

Work Schedule:

This position is categorized as Office-Centered. The position’s job duties are performed at their designated work location 50% or more of the time within a work month. The position incumbent can telework with a management approved telework agreement and schedule. Satisfactory job performance is required to maintain a teleworking agreement.

The Tribal Stewardship Program Analyst will be required to work from the office in Sacramento a minimum of four days a week.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-523234
Position #(s):
534-001-5402-904
Working Title:
Tribal Stewardship Program Analyst
Classification:
ANALYST III
$6,623.00 - $8,290.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Facility:
California Natural Resources Agency

Department Information

The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is a state cabinet-level agency in the government of California. Through its 40 departments, conservancies, boards, commissions, councils, and museums, the California Natural Resources Agency is responsible for protecting historical, natural, and cultural sites, monitoring and controlling state lands and waterways, and regulating fish and game use.

The current Secretary for the California Natural Resources is Wade Crowfoot, and he serves as a member of Governor Gavin Newsom’s cabinet.

 

Home to over 25,000 employes, our Agency protects, manages, and restores the state’s environment and its vast natural, cultural, and historical resources. We advance this work with science as our foundation and inclusion and collaboration as our guiding principles.

Mission statement: To restore, protect and manage the state's natural, historical, and cultural resources for current and future generations using creative approaches and solutions based on science, collaboration, and respect for all the communities and interests involved. We are on a mission to help all Californians and nature thrive together.

Special Requirements

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the State Application STD 678. 

 

• "To" and "From" dates (month/day/year)
• Hours worked per week
• Private sector job titles
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Job duties performed
• State experience should list the department and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles).

 

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.


Transcripts

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcript for verification. Foreign transcripts must include official verification of U.S equivalency prior to appointment by an organization found here. 


Personal Identifying Information
Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any personally identifying information.

  


 

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: 8/2/2026

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:

Natural Resources Agency
California Natural Resources Agency
Attn: Classification and Hiring - Personnel Technician
c/o California Natural Resources Agency 715 P street
Sacramento, CA 95815

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Natural Resources Agency
California Natural Resources Agency
Classification and Hiring - Personnel Technician
c/o California Natural Resources Agency 715 P street
Sacramento, CA 95815
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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Failure to include the Statement of Qualifications as required shall result in disqualification from the hiring process. Please see the section labeled "Statement of Qualifications" for further information.
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:
  • Ability to perform complex tribal affairs tasks, including early, often, and meaningful tribal consultations, facilitating inter-tribal round table conversations, develop collaborative and access agreements, and navigate conflicts with respect and understanding of historical wrongs, shared ancestral territories, and differing opinions.
  • Have a working knowledge of the complexities of property acquisitions and ancestral land return.
  • Have strong research and writing skills and the ability to clearly communicate in plain language complex topics.
  • Ability to prepare, support, and lead public recorded webinars and in-person events and meetings.
  • Ability to collaborate with other state departments, the federal government, local governments, philanthropy, and non-tribal for profit and non-profit entities.

 

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Geneva Thompson
(279) 203-7599
Geneva.Thompson@resources.ca.gov

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:
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
(916) 894-9567
Genavina.Mabary@fire.ca.gov
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.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

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

Supplemental questionnaire must be no more than two pages in length, single-spaced, size 12-point Arial font. Please provide the name and telephone number of a former supervisor/ reference who can verify the work and/or experience in your supplemental questionnaire responses.

  1. Describe your experience designing and implementing outreach and engagement strategies, particularly with California Native American tribes.
  2. Describe your experience (including number of years and examples of tasks) with research and writing, preferably related to tribal affairs and policy analysis.
  3. Describe your experience working in a fast-paced environment with a heavy workload. How do you prioritize your work to ensure accuracy and high-quality completion of tasks?
  4. Describe your experience with land stewardship, work force development, conservation, biodiversity, and/or nature-based solutions.
  5. Describe your experience with tribal access, collaboration, co-management, and ancestral land return.
  6. Describe your experience working with Native American tribes, inter-tribal collaboratives, tribal lands, and experience leading or participating in tribal consultations.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered, applicants must meet one of the following:


1. List Eligibility – Successfully complete the Analyst III civil service exam. 


2. Transfer Eligibility – Current State of California employee in the same or comparable classification.


3. Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously permanent State of California employment in the same or comparable classification.

 

Analyst III Exam

For more information, review the three-step guide to getting a state job.

Application Submission
A completed State Application (STD. 678), resume, and any relevant documents (e.g., transcripts, degrees, cover letter) must be submitted via CalCareer Account, by U.S. mail, or in person.

Applications must be:
• Postmarked or deposited with a courier service by the final filing date; or
• Date stamped at the appointing authority’s office by the filing deadline; or
• Electronically submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the final filing date.

Mobile barcodes or similar technology will not be accepted as proof of timely filing.

Important Notes

  • Reference Job Control 523234 on your application.
  • Indicate your eligibility basis in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s)” section of the STD. 678.
  • SROA and surplus candidates should include a copy of their letter.
  • Only one Job Control may be applied for per application submission.
  • Candidate may be selected by resume review.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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