Upper Skagit Indian Tribe · 1 day ago
Community Development Planner / Assistant Emergency Manager
Sedro-Woolley, WA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expUpper Skagit Indian Tribe is seeking a Community Development Planner / Assistant Emergency Manager to provide emergency management and planning expertise. The role involves long-range planning, grant writing, and project management to support the Tribe's community development goals, as well as coordinating emergency planning and preparedness functions.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide emergency management and planning expertise to the Planning Department
Implement long-range planning and community development goals of the Tribal Council
Prepare grant applications to support community development projects and programs
Manage ongoing grants including agency reporting and grant compliance
Monitor work done by consultants and contractors, and provide compliance support for projects
Develop and write long-range planning documents such as utility plans, land use plans, and emergency operations plans
Prepare and distribute public communication materials related to emergency preparedness
Coordinate emergency planning and preparedness functions with other Tribal departments and local governments
Develop policies and standard procedures as well as training for emergency responses
Provide administrative and management functions during an emergency
Qualification
Required
Must have bachelor's degree in planning, public administration or related field with five (5) years of comparable work experience demonstrating progressive responsibility
Familiarity with emergency program planning and emergency management functions
Familiarity with utility systems including water, wastewater, telecommunications, transportation services, and renewable energy systems and their applications, operations and distribution systems
Familiarity with infrastructure assessments, plan development, and asset management
Must demonstrate ability and experience reading, understanding and applying regulatory documents pertaining to program areas, including Federal codes and statutes
Must have experience reading and interpreting Tribal/local/state/federal regulations
Familiarity with implementing federal regulations and programs relating to development, environmental compliance, NEPA requirements, and grant compliance
Experience preparing code revisions and updates. Experience with land use planning
Skill in grant budget preparation and fiscal management. Able to monitor project expenditures for compliance with cost principles. Demonstrate familiarity with federal procurement requirements
Must have experience in preparing state and federal grants or contract applications to secure project funding
Must have experience managing and implementing state and federal grants
Demonstrate excellent record-keeping and organizational skills and attention to detail
Must have excellent college-level written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate information verbally and in written form in a clear, concise, accurate and professional manner. Must have experience preparing technical reports and presentations
Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and online programs
Be able to multi-task, and accomplish tasks on-time and correctly
Be able to work independently with little supervision within the scope of delegated authority consistent with established policies and guidelines and in cooperation with other staff. Able to work collaboratively with other Planning department staff
Must be able to successfully resolve conflicts in the conduct of work activities with coworkers and stakeholders
Must have a valid unrestricted Washington State Driver's License and be insurable under the Tribe's motor vehicle insurance policy
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information and be willing to sign a confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement
Must pass a background check including a criminal background check
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and comply with the Tribe's Substance Abuse Policy including random drug screening
Preferred
Comparable work experience with local or tribal government preferred
Familiarity with ArcGIS and/or CAD desirable
Company
Upper Skagit Indian Tribe
The Upper Skagit people are descendants of aboriginal bands that inhabited 11 villages from the foothills of the Cascades to the Puget Sound.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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