What are the responsibilities and job description for the VIF Administrator position at Northwest Arctic Borough?
DESCRIPTION: The Northwest Arctic Borough Village Improvement Fund ("VIF") was created as a fund dedicated to Borough villages for capital projects and improvements in services within the communities which it serves. The VIF will support projects, infrastructure, and quality of life services for our villages within the Northwest Arctic Borough. Responsible for coordinating all efforts and information to and from the VIF commission as established by the Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly. Coordinates meetings, public hearings, and commission information as directed by the VIF commissioners. Is also responsible for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with external organizations, agencies, and individuals, maintaining efficient and complete administrative record of village priorities.
DUTIES:
- Support program application processes and creation of administrative programs that support the VIF priorities and objectives.
- Work closely with all communities to create relevant policies and procedures to effectively and efficiently carry out the objectives of the department.
- Coordinates all meetings and public hearings of the VIF commission.
- Coordinate Village Improvement Fund Annual Report to Teck.
- Coordinates travel and other information for VIF commissioners and administration.
- Responsible for the creation of meeting agendas and information of the VIF Commission.
- Responsible for information dissemination to the VIF Commission
- Work with individual VIF Commissioners on Village priorities as requested.
- Conduct Village meetings in conjunction with Commissioners to assist in prioritizing Village projects.
- Report to the Assembly and administration on projects for the villages as prioritized by VIF Commission for Assembly consideration.
- Work with state and federal agencies to provide support for projects determined by the Commission.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.
- At least 2 years experience in municipal, tribal, or other governmental agency administration is required.
- At least 1 year experience in public meeting and / or hearing coordination and understanding of Municipal code requirements. Understanding of the Public meeting act requirements is essential.
- Ability demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Ability demonstrate excellent budgeting and planning skills
- Ability demonstrate excellent facilitation, communication and marketing skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve Borough goals
- Skills and experiences to set-up, coordinate, and support public meetings/hearings with local people with various agencies.