Tribal Administrator at Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria – Chico, California

The Tribal Administrative Officer (TAO) serves as the administrative head for the tribal government operations; plans, organizes, and seeks potential new funding sources; directs, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities, operations, programs and services of the Mechoopda Indian Tribe. This position performs high-level administrative, executive, technical, and professional work in directing and supervising the affairs of the Tribe; enforcing and carrying out all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies including but not limited to Tribal Ordinances and the Tribal Constitution. Supervises the administration of the annual budget. This position also performs other related work as required by the Tribal Council. This position reports to the Tribal Chair, under the direction of the Tribal Council.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Prepare recommendations and advise the Tribal Council on matters pertaining to services, needs, and issues related to Tribal affairs; keep Tribal Council apprised of state and federal regulatory agency questions and issues.

2. Work closely with the Tribal Council on the development of strategic planning, goals, and objectives.

3. Manage the application and award processes of grant funding including identification of potential funding sources, development of budgets, and coordination of required reports for the Bureau of Indian Affairs 638 Consolidated Tribal Program and any other federal grants as needed or directed by the Tribal Council.

4. Oversee all day-to-day operations and employees in accordance with Tribal Council directives and objectives, including, but not limited to, supervising Program Managers and all subordinates in carrying out the objectives of the Tribe.

5. Act as Contracting Officer in the review, assimilation, and retention of the Tribe’s Contracts in accordance with Tribal Policy and Procedure.

6. Manage Tribal property in accordance with Tribal Policy including, but not limited to, ensuring the maintenance and protection of Tribal property, equipment and records.

7. Establish and maintain an open, effective, and professional work environment, reflective of the relationships with all employees, Tribal members, government officials, community and business representatives, and the general public; actively assess Tribal needs and ensure administrative objectives focus on Tribal member and community needs and that Tribal members are afforded the opportunity to participate in Tribal Government

8. Assure organizational stability by developing staff through continuous evaluation of standards, controls, and procedures; direct and oversee human resource management and make recommendation of staffing needs to Tribal Council when necessary.

9. Assure the review and updates of Tribal Policies are conducted as necessary.

10. Provide Tribal Council support including oversight and development of the Tribal Council meeting agenda; attend and participate in all Tribal Council meetings; oversee preparation of Tribal Council packets and reports; and assure that meeting minutes and Council Resolutions are properly maintained.

11. Oversee and manage the annual meeting of the General Membership.

12. Serve as the Tribe’s designated Indian Child Welfare Act representative and provide updates to Council as necessary.

13. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of sensitive information.

14. Other relevant duties as directed by the Tribal Council.

15. This work involves long periods of sitting, and may include walking, bending, crouching, and stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities, lifting of moderately heavy items up to 20 lbs.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in public or business administration, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university

· Combination of five years’ experience in a supervisory position and management of grants or non-profit programs

· Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, train, direct, and evaluate the work of assigned staff

· Demonstrated problem-solving ability

· Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with community partners and stakeholders

· Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative, financial, and technical information

· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

· Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize appropriate software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of various backgrounds and demeanor.

· Ability to travel as required and, when necessary, to work extended hours to perform the functions of the position