(JC-479151) Equity & Engagement Policy Advisor

To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=479151

As a member of the Caltrans Director's Office of Equity and Tribal Affairs (ETA), under the direction of the Senior Advisor, Race and Equity, a Supervising Transportation Planner, the Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) serves as a non-supervisory staff specialist and is responsible for administering the inter-agency Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) in partnership with counterparts from the California Transportation Commission (CTC) and California Transportation Agency (CalSTA). The EAC functions to elevate diverse and historically marginalized voices to advise our agencies on how to achieve meaningful outcomes in transportation equity, environmental justice, and equitable economic opportunities. This position will also lead and facilitate regular meetings with District staff to provide technical assistance and guidance; conduct best practice research; develop and review materials and policies to support the development of District and/or project level equity/community advisory committees and strengthen community engagement practices. This position requires strong project management and facilitation skills, and community engagement experience.