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BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBE · 1 day ago

Chief Operations Officer

Bishop, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

Bishop Paiute Tribe is seeking a full-time Chief Operations Officer (COO) to accomplish the Tribe’s strategic objectives. The COO will work closely with the Tribal Council and executive leadership to oversee administrative and operational functions across the organization and ensure effective service delivery to the community.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assists with the development and implementation of a strategic plan to maintain capacity to deliver services that result in a positive and appropriate outcome for Tribe

Assists with the implementation and communication of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, programming, and public relations in accordance with strategic plan and applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and regulatory agencies

Supervises assigned Directors/Managers and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws

Increases staff effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, and disciplining assigned employees; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising performance, and job results; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; addressing complaints and resolving problems; integrating functional objectives; providing and participating in educational opportunities

Contributes to organizational effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals that must be addressed; assisting with provision of information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; assisting with modification of program objectives and activities to maximize resource allocation

Assists with review of activity and financial reports

Assists with preparation of reports on the status, activities, and plans for current and future operations

Ensures fulfillment of contractual program obligations

Provides executive and technical assistance to the CEO, Directors, and Tribal Council

Serves as a member of the executive management team and management team to navigate daily and operational challenges

Works with all departments to conduct research and planning to determine community’s social and economic needs

Collaborates with area businesses, civic organizations, educational institutions to develop and/or modify high quality programs and services that meet the needs and interests of the community

Serves as a liaison to tribal government administration, tribal business entities, business and advisory committees and Tribal Council

Completes performance evaluations of assigned managers to ensure compliance with established policies and objectives, monitors progress of CEO’s directives and timelines

Commits to continued professional development to acquire, hone, maintain, and/or advance the knowledge and skills needed for optimal job performance

Performs in Delegated Authority as CEO when necessary

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Strategic planningManagement experienceIndian program administrationGovernment-funded program administrationCultural sensitivityProject management softwareOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; master's degree preferred

Five (5) years' experience administering Indian programs required

Ten years' management experience required

Experience in administration of large government-funded programs required

Must have a valid Driver License and be insurable under the Tribe's existing automobile insurance policy

Must have the ability to work with people from diverse cultures, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and possess a basic knowledge of Native American communities and always maintain cultural sensitivity

Evening and/or weekend work may be required

Travel is required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and events

Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common

Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's license and be insurable under the Tribe's existing automobile insurance policy

Must comply with the Bishop Paiute Tribe's organizational policies and laws

Ability to work in an environment that is often fast-paced, high pressure and bound to tight deadlines. Ability to handle multiple tasks and produce quality results

Strong organizational skills

Strong communications and interpersonal skills – high EQ