Deputy Tribal Administrator

Job Title: Deputy Tribal Administrator

Reports to: Tribal Administrator

Salary Range: DOE

Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, Retirement Contributions, PTO, and Paid Holidays

Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Location: Onsite – Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not permitted

Job postings remain open for up to thirty (30) days or until a qualified candidate is selected. The organization reserves the right to close a posting at any time without prior notice, based on the hiring needs.

Job Summary 

Under the direction of the Tribal Council, the Deputy Tribal Administrator will be responsible for the overall tribal management functions which encompass administration, fiscal management, information technology, and economic development initiatives from planning stages through design and construction. In the absence of the Tribal Administrator, the Deputy Tribal Administrator shall direct and monitor the Administration of all Tribal Departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develops and implements plans for all areas of community and economic development.
• Researches and maintains current demographic files relative to the status and needs of Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians.
• Attends meetings of the Planning Board, Chukchansi Sovereign Enterprises, County Commissioners, and Tribal Council to promote projects and programs.
• Acts as liaison between the Tribal Government and other government agencies, developers, and elected officials in developing community comprehensive plans and transportation
• Conducts bid evaluations and provides recommendations for the procurement of design and construction services for community development, roads, multi-use pedestrian trail, and other projects according to the PRCI Tribal Procurement Policy.
• Lead RFP Process including issuance, review, and award.
• Oversees all IT operations infrastructure.
• Develope, implement, and evaluate IT projects in line with organizational objectives.
• Assist the Tribal Administrator with supervision and coordination of the activities of Tribal Administration.
• Provide direction as given by the Tribal Administrator to ensure the proper implementation of Tribal programs and to ensure goals and objectives are being met.
• Attend Tribal Council meetings in the absence of the Tribal Administrator and provide advice and assistance to the Tribal Administrator on matters relating to the effective administration of Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians.
• Prepares Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to engage consultants needed for government projects.
• Draft basic consultant contracts for review and approval by the Legal department.
• Shall coordinate with Federal, State, and Local agencies, community, and public agencies as assigned by the Tribal Council.
• Must maintain effective working relationship with all employees and always maintain a courteous and professional demeanor with the public.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionism when representing the tribe.
• Must possess the ability to work on multiple projects at once, be able to work independently, exhibit urgency when required, and prioritize the completion of day-to-day tasks.
• Have experience with a growth organization while challenging the status quo and be responsive to an ever-changing environment while maintaining an optimistic and positive outlook on change.
• Must possess a strong attention to detail.
• Professional writing skills for grants, proposals, policies, MOU’s.
• Possess the ability to convey ideas and information quickly and effectively in a persuasive and influential manner and can build great teams.
• Must be influential with effective soft skills and can rally a group to a common goal.
• Flexible and independent leader that can work with groups and/or individuals.
• Competitive with highly inner directed, self-starting attitude with an expectation for the desired results.
• Perform other duties as required.
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Familiarity with the Tribe’s Constitution, laws, and culture is preferred, but not
• Ability to work in a high-performance, fast-paced, high-pressure
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (verbal and written)
• Adept at multi-tasking, have unquestionable integrity, with a commitment to accuracy.
• Organized with unfailing attention to detail and outstanding project management
• High level of comfort/ease interacting with all levels in the
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Public Administration, Accounting, Business, or a related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Must have two years of verifiable, successful work experience as an administrator or in a position of equal level of responsibility.
• Experience in Indian affairs or Tribal Government.
• Knowledge and experience in audit preparation, fiscal management, government fund accounting, human resources/personnel/employee supervision, and grant and contract management.
• Ability to multi-task and have excellent management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Experience with computers, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Must be bondable.
• Must have excellent analytical, oral, and writing skills, and have working knowledge and understanding of current Tribal and federal laws and regulations.
• Should be able to effectively make public presentations when required.
• Must have a valid Driver's license and DMV printout.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation and pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.
  

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Completed application form

• Current resume

• Documentation of higher education

• Verification of Tribal enrollment (required if claiming Tribal or Indian Preference)

Submission Instructions 

Applications may be submitted on-line, by walk-in, or regular mail. Please send all materials to:

Human Resources Department P.O. Box 2226 Oakhurst, CA 93644 

In accordance with applicable Tribal law and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians (PRCI) Administration provides employment preference to enrolled PRCI Tribal Members. To qualify, applicants must submit valid proof of enrollment. Tribal Members who meet the minimum qualifications will be given preference in hiring, promotion, transfer, and layoff decisions. During the interview process, PRCI Tribal Members will receive an additional 7.5 points (10% of the 75-point interview rubric). Non-PRCI Native American candidates will receive an additional 5 points (6.7% of the total points) in accordance with Indian Preference guidelines. 

INDIAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT:

In compliance with 25 CFR Part 276 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Sections 701(b) and 703(i), employment preference shall be given to qualified applicants who are enrolled members of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians, and secondarily, to another qualified American Indian/Alaska Native Candidate.