Deputy Executive Director (TI-50049)

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled w/ Bi-weekly reviews

POSITION: Deputy Executive Director

SALARY: $82.65 to 111,69 per hour/DOE

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

LOCATION: Nespelem, WA

Basic Functions: This is an Exempt position. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in the oversight and administration of the Colville Tribal Government, at the direction of the Executive Director and Colville Business Council. The Colville Tribal government manages over seventy (70) programs across three divisions, and includes approximately 1,700 employees in the organizational structure. This government serves a tribal membership of over 9,000 people, that reside both on and off the Colville Indian Reservation. This position will also coordinate with other local, tribal, state, or federal agencies in compliance with Tribal and applicable Federal laws. The Deputy Executive Operations Director has the responsibility to oversee and co-manage the day-to-day operations of the government. This requires a commitment to establishing and providing organization support by working with Tribal Council, Government Staff, and Tribal Members to build a multi-year strategic framework that aligns with the tribes Mission and vision. The Executive Director will demonstrate strong leadership that strengthens Government to Government partnerships, Community relationships, and provides stability for Government operations in an effort to enhance opportunities and resources for future generations.

The Deputy Executive Director, in support of the Executive Director, is responsible for oversight of all tribal government operations and functions. This includes carrying out policy and legislative direction from the Colville Business Council. Emphasis will be placed on administrative and human resource related functions and responsibilities, with particular attention to contract review and approval, monitoring and approval of time, human resource complaints, and monitoring contract compliance and reporting. This position will also be responsible to track financial reports, for both accuracy and fiscal responsibility from the programs.

BENEFITS: We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:

• Requires a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field, with 96 months of experience at the management level; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field, with 120 months of experience at the management level.
• Must demonstrate adequate experience supervising in large organizations, and managing state and federal grants and contracts.

• Requires a valid driver’s license and must be eligible for the Tribes’ vehicle insurance as well as maintain throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires professional knowledge of administrative procedures and processes, contract management and compliance, funding allocation from multiple funding sources, fiscal management, strategic planning, developing and implementing policy, and supervision of programs and staff including hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining staff when necessary.
• Requires ability to review ad synthesize complex or diverse information, and identify and resolve problems in a timely manner based on that information.
• Must be a good communicator with an ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations.
• Require the ability to present to large groups and conduct productive meetings.
• Requires the ability to delegate work assignments, set expectations, and monitor delegated work.
• Must have the ability to look for ways to improve and promote quality work that demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Must also display a willingness to make decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgement, and make timely decisions.
• Must have experience and proficiency with IT systems, with an ability to learn new systems that are or may be used by the tribal government.
• Ability to plan and direct complex projects, and the ability to track and modify those projects to ensure they are completed by the established deadline and within the allocated budget.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally with varying levels of staff as well as the public.
• Requires ability to provide expert professional and technical advice on all aspects of Tribal government administration
• Requires ability to complete mentally demanding work that involves in depth foresight and planning to resolve complex problems
• Requires ability to utilize extreme accuracy regarding contract deliverables and reporting, as well as financial accountability
• Requires ability to react properly and maintain astute awareness of the impact that incumbent’s actions or those of their subordinates may have on Tribal Government Operations and the tribal membership
• Requires ability to accurately review grant and contract deliverables to ensure tribal programs are completing the activities identified in the scope of work.
• Requires the ability to effectively communicate with staff, and track and monitor their attendance and progress on tasks that have been assigned.
• Ability to review financial information to determine if expenditures are consistent with the scope of work, tribal contracting policies, and 2 CFR 200.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Tanya Ives, HR Senior Analyst, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2201. tanya.ives.hrs@colvilletribes.com