WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week and occasional overtime.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the CEO, the VP of Operations is responsible for developing, managing, and expanding relationships with ONC stakeholders, including industry leaders, Alaska Native associations, government agencies, policymakers, elected officials and the Alaskan public. You will have oversight of the Lands Management Department, Spruce Islands Fuels, Non-Federal Business Development for ONC, and State and Federal Grants Management. The successful candidate in this role will be directly responsible for implementing a comprehensive, culturally competent advocacy program that will protect and support the interests of ONC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the legislative, fisheries and land’s departments mission to ensure the corporation is represented uniformly at the federal, state and local levels.
• Develops written comments and testimony on regulatory and legislative issues.
• Develops relationships with other leaders in the state and Kodiak Archipelago to improve the lives of ONC shareholders.
• Works with the ONC Lands Manager to protect ONC lands and promote healthy communities while maximizing responsible economic development.
• Serves as the ONC representative at all regional meetings including forums, roundtables, and AFN to foster an increased awareness of issues affecting ONC communities.
• Works with the VP of Communications, to ensure all corporate communications and programs are aligned with the ONC mission statement.
• Liaison with KONCOR and Timber Operations.
• Liaison with Ouzinkie Tribal Council and City of Ouzinkie.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct supervision over Lands Manager. Responsible for ONC operations.Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, business, or a related field is preferred. In lieu of degree, 10 years of experience in a supervisory operations role is required.
• Construction experience with specific experience handling ONC building efforts, working with ONC contractors and subcontractors, and have a good working relationship with the city of Ouzinkie for construction efforts.
• Ability to communicate persuasively and effectively to executive level members, in writing, in PowerPoint and verbally in meetings.
• Ability to build relationships and follow projects from inception to completion.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong professional and interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with political representatives and outside stakeholder organizations.
• Preference given to ONC shareholders and descendants.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Experience in corporate for-profit setting managing and creating legislative strategy preferred.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written format.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills including that needed to accurately and orderly file documents.
• Good analytical and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality restrictions, also quality and safety standards.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work with the attitude of helpfulness, including within a team environment.
• Ability to work with limited on-site supervision, self-motivated.
• Ability to create and edit simple documents for inter-office communications, including completion of forms.

TRAVEL

Up 25%-40%

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable on the company’s automobile insurance policy.

Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is between 25-40%.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent sitting, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing and seeing up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; frequent walking or standing, lifting of up to 20 lbs. Must be able to climb stairs. It is Ouzinkie Native Corporation’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most of the work is performed in a professional office setting and in some off-site locations during project transitioning with a wide variety of people in different functions, personalities, and abilities.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/
We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal_opportunity

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).

Executive Order 11246, as amended, protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.