Assistant Director (DNR)

Job Description:

Provides professional leadership and effective administration of objectives in a businesslike, effective, efficient and ethical manner. Provides direction, oversight, planning and delegation, for effective operations of the services, functions and activities of the DNR Programs.   

Duties:

Include, but are not limited to the following items relating to sound management of the Natural Resources within the exterior boundaries of the Pueblo.

1. Working directly with the DNR Director, the Assistant Director will be responsible for program direction, and oversight of DNR planning and development.

• Plans for, directs and supervises the operation of the Department in compliance with tribal policies and applicable regulations.
• Establishes short-term and long-range goals for the Department.  Communicates short and long-range goals to DNR staff.
• Follows through on communication with funding sources and other appropriate agencies.  
• Encourages positive working relationships between the Pueblo Departments, Programs, federal and state agencies and the community as well as neighboring pueblos and communities.
• Attends and represents the Department at conferences, meetings, and trainings relevant to Natural Resources.
• Contributes to the team effort and accomplishes results as required.  

2. Monitors and directs the programs using sound management and administrative principals.

• Assists development, revision and implementation of program policies and procedures to comply with the Pueblo and funding agency requirements.
• Ensures communication between personnel and programs.
• Assists to Prepares and presents detailed reports to the Tribal Administrator, Office of the Governor and Tribal Council.
• Prepares correspondence and communicates with all appropriate external agencies and businesses.
• Oversees management and compliance of DNR contracts and grants to successfully meet the terms of each.  Must be able to develop budgets, cuff accounts and understand balancing budgets and write and implement grants.
• Coordinates development of multi-year and annual plans and reports which include goals objectives, deliverables, and evaluations for all programs administered by the Natural Resource Department.

3. Supervises personnel and fiscal management.

• Monitors performance of supervised personnel, conducts performance evaluations, and develops training plans as needed for staff.
• Oversees the development and preparation of personnel actions as needed.
• Improves staff effectiveness by coaching, counseling, training and recommending disciplinary action as needed.
• Oversees development and administration of budgets for projects, contracts, and grant agreements of programs within the Department.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of traditional form of government and the Pueblo’s customs and traditions as it pertains to the position. 
• Knowledge of the functions and structure of San Felipe Pueblo.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret applicable laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Ability to collect, analyze, interpret and report data required
• Ability to make solid decisions and exhibit good judgment; work independently and in a team; and meet strict timelines.
• Ability to organize, edit, process, and analyze and information.
• Skill in reading technical information, maps, aerial photography
• Understanding of mechanical equipment, farming and irrigation practices, forestry, tribal historic preservation, environment required, working knowledge of Indian law a plus
• Must be able to manage time effectively to meet deadlines and job requirements

Qualifications:

Education:  Degree in Business, science, environment or related field, and 4 years relevant supervisory or management experience, preferably in a tribal setting.  Sufficient Tribal experience can substitute for education

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license required must be insurable under Pueblo’s insurance

Physical Requirements: Must be able to work indoors as well as outdoors in all types of weather

Preferences: San Felipe Tribal member and Keres speaker preferred.

Working Conditions:

Work in office, meetings, in the field and some travel required

Additional Info:

Reports to: Incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the DNR Director.

Supervision Exercised: Supervise and advise Program Managers and key personnel to appropriately carryout objectives of Programs assigned to the Natural Resource Department.