Assistant Director of Natural Resources & Culture

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting Director of Natural Resources with the management of the Tribal Department of Natural Resources and Culture. This position oversees daily operations, assists the Director in developing, and carrying out plans, programs, budgets, polices, procedures, and grant related applications and reports.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Director in the development of policies and implement administrative rules, procedures, and program priorities consistent with Tribal values and policy established by the Chief Executive Officer and Tribal Council.
• Assist Director in researching funding to enhance, maintain and protect the Tribes natural resources and to ensure efficient and effective provision of services to the Tribal Membership.
• Manage day-to-day supervision of Natural Resources and Cultural Department employees.
• Aid in tracking departmental budgets and grant plans and outcomes.
• Assist Director in the preparation of technical reports; develop plans and to be presented to various entities as appropriate.
• Review of reports, statistical data and/or conferences with reporting staff; resolves conflicts between reporting staff on areas of shared responsibility.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and agencies in areas of mutual concern in order to ensure compliance with established policies, objectives, program priorities and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Maintain appearance standards as outlined in CTCLUSI policies.
• Must be able to interact with Tribal members, co-workers, colleagues, and the general public in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Other duties as directed by the department Director and management.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to work well with Tribal Council, General Council, Tribal Government staff, other agency staff, and the general public.
• Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY & RESTRICTIONS

• Directly supervises employees in the Natural Resources Department which includes but is not limited to, assigning work, and reviewing the performance of such employees performing diverse activities.
• Assists Director in the supervision of functions by interviewing, recommending the selection, and providing training for new staff; by approving or disapproving recommendations from subordinate staff on personnel actions; by evaluating subordinates' performance; by hearing and resolving employee grievances; and by determining the need for and recommending the initiation of disciplinary action in order to ensure adequate and competent staffing for the department.
• Assists Director in the administration of department programs and evaluates the quality of services provided.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

JOB LOCATION

Tribal Administrative Office
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
Required Experience:

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 25 years per vehicle use policy.
• Valid driver’s license, adequate transportation, and eligibility to operate GSA vehicles required. This position may include providing transportation for Native and non-Native American clients in tribally owned or the employee’s private motor vehicle(s).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Biology, Fishery and Wildlife Management, Forestry, Engineering, Geography, History, Geology, Native American Studies, Planning, Public Policy, or a related field is required.
• Minimum three years of professional work experience coordinating projects and providing technical expertise in the field(s) of Natural Resources or Cultural Resources is required.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of either natural resource management or cultural resource management, and general knowledge of the principles and practices of either natural resource management or cultural resource management.
• General knowledge of Indian law preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including technical, regulatory, and persuasive writing skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting as it relates to program management.
• Must possess reasonable ability to communicate in English.
• This is a Covered position which is subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background check which includes fingerprinting.
• Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.