Tribal Compliance Officer

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is seeking a Compliance Officer to help protect Tribal employment rights, ensure fair hiring practices, and support safe, compliant job sites across Tribal projects.

This role sits at the intersection of workforce advocacy, construction oversight, and legal compliance. Your work helps ensure that Tribal members and other Native American workers have access to meaningful employment opportunities—and that contractors uphold the Tribe’s laws and standards.

If you value fairness, accountability, and community impact, this is an opportunity to contribute directly to the Tribe’s economic strength and sovereignty.

What You’ll Do Day-to-Day

No two days look exactly the same. In this role, you will:

• Conduct on-site visits to construction projects to observe hiring practices, monitor compliance, and document findings
• Track contractor adherence to TERO requirements, safety standards, and approved compliance plans
• Recruit, refer, and follow up with candidates through the Individual Hiring Hall to support Tribal employment opportunities
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, including hiring activity, layoffs, terminations, and compliance documentation
• Conduct interviews related to complaints or compliance concerns and ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping
• Partner with contractors, supervisors, and internal teams to clarify expectations and address compliance gaps
• Assist with preparation of reports, case documentation, and court-related materials as needed
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and recommend practical solutions

This is a hands-on role that blends fieldwork, documentation, and problem-solving.

What It Takes to Thrive in This Role

Successful candidates are:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a strong focus on accuracy
• Fair and objective, able to apply rules consistently and professionally
• Comfortable working both in an office setting and on active job sites
• Strong communicators who can build trust and navigate sensitive situations
• Proactive problem-solvers who look for ways to prevent issues before they arise
• Discreet and professional when handling confidential or sensitive information

What You Bring

• Associate’s degree in a legal field or high school diploma with at least one (1) year of experience in compliance, safety, or a legal environment
• Basic understanding of compliance, employment law, or safety standards
• Ability to learn and apply Tribal, federal, and EEOC-related requirements
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites

Certifications (required or obtained after hire):

• OSHA 10 (required after hire)
• OSHA 30 (preferred or willingness to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with Tribal governments, Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) programs, or Native American communities is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Tribal sovereignty, Tribal employment rights, and Indigenous workforce development practices
• Familiarity with applying or supporting compliance with TERO or similar Indigenous employment frameworks

Working Conditions & Requirements

• Combination of office work and on-site construction visits
• Ability to sit, stand, and move between locations throughout the workday
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as needed
• Occasional evening or weekend work as required
• Must pass a background check and drug screening
• Must maintain reliable transportation and insurability

This position is subject to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). In accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934, preference in employment will be given to qualified Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Members and other qualified Native American applicants.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in a manner consistent with applicable federal and Tribal law.