Job Description and Duties Tribal – Analyst III / Cacgn Manager / California Natural Resources Agency 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 an Analyst III to serve as the California Advisory Committee on Geographic Names' (CACGN) manager (CACGN Manager). This is a full-time, permanent position within the CNRA. CACGN is a committee under the CNRA with the purpose to provide recommendations to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names regarding California names for official use in federal publications. CACGN also implements Assembly Bill 2022 (Ramos 2022), to review offensive and derogatory names and rename places and geographic features containing offensive and derogatory terms. The CACGN Manager's primary role is to provide staffing to CACGN to ensure a smooth and timely review of geographic feature and place name proposals. This position will regularly consult with California Native American tribes and public agencies including local, county, state, and federal agencies on name proposals and CACGN matters; independently conduct in-depth historic and present-day background research to gather both online and in-person primary and secondary resources; and report findings from said research and consultations to CACGN and members of the public. This position will also support the development and implementation of key regulations and policies, including the removal and replacement of offensive and derogatory names in California. The position functions under the general direction of the Deputy Director and Deputy Secretary for Tribal Affairs and serves as a lead for specific assignments. The application deadline is November 9, 2026. Training and Development Assignments may be considered. For further information regarding this position, please contact Meagan Flier at (916) 296-8264 or at Meagan.flier@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/ Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended. Note: New to the State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions This position is categorized as Office-Centered. This position is Sacramento-based and required to be in office 4 days per week. In limited circumstances, the position incumbent can telework with a management approved telework agreement and schedule. Satisfactory job performance is required to maintain a teleworking agreement.
Personal Leave Program 2025:
Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ANALYST III Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement 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. The Minimum qualifications can be found in Analyst III classification specifications.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Personal Leave Program 2025 Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR Statement of Qualifications 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: Supplemental questionnaire must be no more than two pages in length, single-spaced, size 12-point Arial font.
Provide responses to the following questions:
- Describe your experience (including number of years and examples of tasks) managing a board, committee, commission, and/or council or other related tasks.
- Describe your experience (including number of years and examples of tasks) conducting and presenting historic and/or present-day research. Did this research include community outreach?
- Describe your experience working with Native American tribes, tribal affairs policies, and experience leading tribal consultations. Please provide the name and telephone number of a former supervisor/ reference who can verify the work and/or experience you described above. *** For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications 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:
- List Eligibility – Successfully complete the Analyst III civil service exam. (Refer to the exam bulletin.)
- Transfer Eligibility – Current State of California employee in the same or comparable class.
- Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously held permanent State of California employment in the same or comparable class. 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 535657 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.