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PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Colorado River Indian Tribes are expected to conform to the following:

• Display respect and understanding of Colorado River Indian Tribes traditions and values.

• Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.

• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the Tribal government.

• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, Tribal members, visitors, and vendors.

• Participate in departmental staff meetings, quality management activities, and educational programs.
• Comply with Colorado River Indian Tribes policies and procedures.
• Display respect and understanding of Colorado River Indian Tribes traditions and values.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides support to the Colorado River Indian Tribes by identifying appropriate grants and other funding opportunities, responsible for researching grants, writing grants and the compilation and submission of funding proposals and grant applications as approved by the Tribal Council.

Responsible for monitoring compliance and reporting requirements, and identifying opportunities for enhancing long range funding prospects. The Grants Writer reviews the Tribes' needs In terms of grant opportunities, collaborates for collection of tribal statistical data and assists the Tribe with written notification of requirements for the grants to the department to ensure proper administration.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform the job successfully, an Individual should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Prepares grant proposals and synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.

• Becomes familiarized with CRIT's programs, goals and financial needs.

• Finds potential funding sources.

• Generates creative solutions: translates concepts and Information into images; demonstrates attention to detail.

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well In group problem solving situations:

• Literacy Strengths: Writes clearly and informatively: varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback: contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives: supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

• Inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.

• Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; monitors transition and evaluates results.

• Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goats.

• Works within approved budget: develops and implements cost saving measures: contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.

• Demonstrates knowledge of NPO's guidelines: shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity:

• Works ethically with integrity and upholds organizational goals and values.

• Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.

• Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions: Includes appropriate people in decision-making process: makes timely decisions,

• Prioritizes and plans work activities; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;

• Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Follows instructions; responds to management dlrect1on: takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes Independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed

• Follows established Tribal policies and those outlined In the Colorado River Indian Tribes Employee Handbook.

• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Manager or designee to fulfill the Department’s needs, objectives and/or goals.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Professional Writing or related field is a minimum requirement.

• Master's degree in a related field preferred.

• 2 years of relevant grant writing and contract administration experience required.

• Two years working for a Tribal government, in grants writing preferred.

Licenses:

• Employees must possess a valid current Driver's License at time of application and be kept current throughout employment.

Mandatory Knowledge, skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:

• Must have excellent writing skills necessary to prepare grant applications and handle confidential situations.

• Must have working knowledge of government and private funding sources and practices.

• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills

• Must have the ability to organize/prioritize work, manage multiple tasks and projects and function effectively as a self-directed leader of multiple initiatives.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with others in a professional and courteous manner.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors and the community.

• Must have the ability to understand quasi-legal federal instructions and guidelines

• Proficient with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, etc.), internet software, appropriate storage of electronic files and operation of a workstation (turning on/off, knowledge of basic functions and components) and general office equipment, use/storage maintenance of multiple usernames and passwords and computer related problem, problem solving skills through the use of available trainings and help desk.

• Ability to multi-task as well as work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills.

• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.

• Must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be required from time to time.

Physical demands;

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Any lifting and/or moving over 50 pounds needs to be done in a team lift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with employee, vendors, and staff in individual, department, small and/or large group meetings.

Mental demands:

There are multiple deadlines associated with this position and the employee may be required to work long hours when necessary to reach goals. The employee must be able to handle frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wide variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues. The employee must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation: be able to manage delays or unexpected events and use reason when dealing with emotional topics.

TRIBAL AND INDIAN PREFERENCE

The Colorado River Indian Tribes has implemented a Tribal / CRIT Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are enrolled members of the Colorado River Indian Tribes will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position. Let it be known that Tribal preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.

OTHER (Summary)

Background Investigation: This position may be subject to a criminal history background check, a suitability background check and/or a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, some positions are subject to a 101-630 background check in an effort to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630 "Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act." Candidates must be able to successfully pass ail required background checks to qualify for this position.

Code of Conduct; Colorado River Indian Tribes and its departments are committed to the highest ethical standards. This requires all staff to act with honesty, Integrity and openness in all their dealings as representatives and employees of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. Colorado River Indian Tribes promotes a working environment that values respect, fairness and Integrity. This Is not an attempt to define specifically what one should and should not do, but rather to communicate Colorado River Indian Tribes expectations of proper conduct.

Confidentiality: All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent This position may have access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination from employment without any further progressive discipline.

Drug Screening: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to random drug testing per the Colorado River Indian Tribes Employee’s Handbook, Substance Abuse Policy.

Professional Responsibility: As CRIT professionals (any individual working in and/or with the Colorado River Indian Tribes specific information and/or knowledge) we are responsible for adding value to the organizations we serve and contributing to the ethical success of those organizations. We accept personal and professional responsibility for our individual decisions and actions. We are also advocated for the Colorado River Indian Tribes.

Disclaimer: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed

Confidentiality: All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.

Background Investigation: This position may be subject to a criminal history background check, a suitability background check and/or a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, some position s are subject to a 101-630 background check in an effort to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630 "Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act." Candidates must be able to successfully pass all required background checks to qualify for this position.

Drug Screening: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to random drug testing per the CRIT Substance Abuse Policy.

APPLY:

C.R.I.T. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

26600 MOHAVE ROAD

PARKER, AZ 85344

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INDIAN PREFERENCE: Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Section 701 (b) and 703 (I) explicitly exempts from overage the preferential employment of Indians by Indian Tribes. Therefore, CRIT acknowledges and extends preferential treatment to enrolled CRIT members who qualify toward all employees or applicants based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin.

CRIT OFFERS: Health and Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave. Pre-Employment Drug Screening is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,656.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you a member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Grant writing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Tribal Government: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person