Tribal Operations Director

Department: Executive Office

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Executive Director

Preference: TERO Ordinance 201-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Tribal Operations Director acts in a key leadership role within Kenaitze Indian Tribe whose primary responsibility is the oversight of Tribal Administration operations. The Director provides guidance to the Executive Director in strategic planning, goals, initiatives and structure in alignment with KIT's values and vision. The Director reports to the Executive Director, and responds to budgetary and performance measures, achievement of goals and strategies, and results of monitoring functions.

Essential Functions

· Implements all policies adopted by the Tribal Council

· Informs the Tribal Council accurately and fully regarding Tribal Administration programs

· Responsible to design, implement, maintain and present key measures of organizational performance and recommendations where warranted on potential changes in policy to improve performance on key measures

· Responsible for execution of the strategic plan recommended to and adopted by the Tribe's management, i.e. responsible to meet targets in the plan and to implement and share with the council performance on strategic plan metrics

· Designs and implements an effective internal communication system

· Builds and maintains an operation management team that identifies and resolves issues/problems

· Develops and modifies as needed an effective operations organizational structure

· Hires, supervises, directs, mentors and develops/improves skills of staff in the performance of their duties in collaboration with the Executive Director

· Provides overall control and direction for the personnel function of the Tribe, including active participation in or approval of personnel actions

· Evaluates the services provided by the Tribe in relation to specified goals and standards, recommends modifications where appropriate

· Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

· Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

· Stand or Sit (Stationary position)

· Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)

· Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)

· See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)

· Pushing or Pulling

· Repetitive Motion

OSHA Categories

· Category III - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid

Equipment and Tools

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Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle:

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Travel

· Local

· In-State

· Out of State

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Finance or related field, or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree

Experience

• Five (5) years of supervisory and management experience

License/Certification/Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain an Alaska State driver's license within 90 days of hire

Preferred

· Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

Special Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Effective problem solving, negotiation, conflict management and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentation skills Ability to hold staff accountable and to motivate and develop them to do their job effectively and efficiently
• Solid working knowledge of budgeting and grants management
• Solid working knowledge of accreditation standards and implementation
• Aligned with Kenaitze Indian Tribe's history, governance structure, subsistence, Tribal enrollment, and cultural heritage, as well as factors impacting sovereignty and self-governance
• Knowledge of legal, political, social, cultural and economic issues of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others

*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.