Job Description

Posting number: 202500105

Department: Executive Office

Job classification: Executive Office

Posting type: Open

Categories: Executive Management

Summary

**Salary Negotiable**

The Yurok Tribal Chairperson delegates their Chief Executive Officer responsibility for management and day-to-day operations to the Executive Director, who has the authority to carry out these responsibilities, in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Council. The Executive Director also provides directions and guidance to the Yurok Council as it carries out its governance functions.

Under guidance of the Yurok Tribal Council the incumbent is responsible for the effective and efficient administration of overall Tribal operations, including guiding Tribally-owned corporations when specifically delegated, serves as the principal operating executive for implementation of the Tribal policies and legislative directives including the direct oversight of the department Directors and/or Deputy Executive Directors as well as staff in the Administration Department. The Executive Director directs and oversees the development of all Yurok Tribe programs, plans, and budgets. Incumbent will provide supervisory duties and leadership to the Yurok Tribe department Directors and/or Deputy Executive Directors in the performance of their assignments as well as issue directives designed to accomplish the goals and objectives set by Council. Provides initiative in identifying the need for action by the Yurok Tribal Council to develop or revise policies and procedures. Incumbent is accountable for achieving Council goals and objectives and for compliance with policy directions.

Examples of duties

1. Meets with the Tribal Council in regular and special meetings; provides information and/or reports regarding tribal operations, services and programs; ensures appropriate staff are in attendance; advises Tribal Council in their deliberations on planning, policies and/or laws/ordinances.
2. Track all Tribal Council directives, assign them to appropriate department leaders, and ensure timely, clear reporting of outcomes back to council. Ensure directives are clear, in writing, and have a timeline for completion.
3. Ensure that staff carry out directives and policies of the Council utilizing the appropriate chain of command.
4. Responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures approved by the Tribal Council. Provides notification to the organization of all new policies and procedures with the effective date.
5. Confers with staff and others on various operations, planning, economic development, financial and administrative matters; reviews contracts, ordinances, plans, reports, programs and procedures and provides directives/recommendation. Ensures open communication among all staff.
6. Participates in Federal, Tribal, Regional and State organizations, commissions, task forces and groups, to promote tribal programs, services and/or activities; represents the Tribe in advocating and testifying on legislation regarding American Indian related issues. Develop plans and strategies to implement and carry out specific legislative and policy directives of the Tribal Council.
7. Reviews reports, surveys and studies in order to keep abreast of information and significant findings to the Tribal Council and the organization.
8. Reviews and develops correspondence for the Chairperson and Tribal Council, drafts policy statements, positions papers, resolutions and other documents for deliberation and action by the Council when needed.
9. Per established Tribal policies and procedures, makes hiring and termination decisions and takes necessary disciplinary actions as described in Personnel Policy.
10. Makes recommendation to Tribal Council regarding annual Tribal budget and long-term revenue/expenditure forecasting; reviews and works with the Chief Financial Officer on the indirect cost proposal; reviews and works with the Chief Financial Officer on annual audit. Develops budgets for Tribal Council approval and monitors expenditures.
11. Develops annual meeting agenda with Council approval and ensures attendance of appropriate staff and guests.
12. Travel as necessary.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. G15: Eight years of progressively responsible management experience that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Duties and Responsibilities and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Native American Studies, Business Management or related field; or a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Native American Studies, Business Management or related field and at least ten years of management or administrative experience at a large organization.
2. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required, of the position, in the future.
3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. LEADING CHANGE: This qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the Yurok Tribe, to meet Yurok Tribe goals. Inherent to this qualification is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

A. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision

i. Develop new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.

ii. Understands and keeps up-to-date on local, tribal, state and national policies and trends that affect the Yurok Tribe and shape tribal member views; is aware of the organization's impact on the external environment.

iii. Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.

iv. Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.

v. Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the Yurok Tribe in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.

vi. Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others, acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action.

1. LEADING PEOPLE: This qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the Yurok Tribe's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this qualification is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

A. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building

i. Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.

ii. Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the Yurok Tribe.

iii. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.

iv. Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.

1. RESULTS DRIVEN: This qualification involves the ability to meet Yurok Tribe goals and tribal member expectations. Inherent to this qualification is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

A. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility

i. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.

ii. Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services is committed to continuous improvement.

iii. Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data is limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.

iv. Positions the organization for future success by identifying new opportunities; builds the organization by developing or improving products or services. Takes calculated risks to accomplish organizational objectives.

v. Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

vi. Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.

1. BUSINESS JUDGMENT: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

A. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management

i. Understands the Yurok Tribe's financial processes. Administers the tribal budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities.

ii. Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; take action to address performance problems; manages a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations.

iii. Keeps up-to-date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.

1. BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS: This core qualification involves the ability to build partnerships internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, tribal governments, or national organizations to achieve common goals.

A. Leadership competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

i. Develop networks and build alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

ii. Identifies the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Perceives organizational and political reality and acts accordingly.

iii. Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.

1. TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION:

A. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing tribal programs.

B. Demonstrated ability to work at the executive level to facilitate collaboration at the Federal, State, and local levels. Must be able to work cooperatively with diverse partners, interests, and viewpoints to achieve consensus on goals and objectives.

C. Ability to give expert programmatic and managerial leadership and to direct the work of a large group of diverse functional directors to ensure they work together effectively and efficiently. Must exhibit exceptional knowledge of supervisory and managerial practices.

D. Demonstrates understanding of the principles of Federal Indian Law, including sovereignty, the Federal Trust responsibility, Tribal-State Relations and Tribal self-determination.

E. Demonstrates ability to handle a large and growing number of programs and administrative responsibilities and effective time management.

1. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.

Supplemental information

Supervises department directors and/or Deputy Executive Directors and administration employees including assigning and reviewing work, performance evaluation, training, and taking necessary disciplinary action. Use and promotes a team approach to management and ensures accountability throughout the workplace. Must be able to delegate and give effective directions. Reviews and decides appeals of employee grievances.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
6. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines.
7. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.