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 TIMBISHA SHOSHONE TRIBE

JOB DESCRIPTION

  Position:  TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR

Supervised by:  Tribal Council

Position Summary:  The Tribal Administrator will maintain a professional appearance, attitude and working environment for the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe, its employees and its Tribal members at all times.  The Tribal Administrator is responsible for the daily operations of assigned Tribal programs, including all contracts and grants administration. 

Supervision:  The Tribal Administrator works together with the Tribal Council to carry out the goals and objectives of the Tribal Council, which governs the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe.  Immediate supervision and performance evaluations are received from the Timbisha Shoshone Tribal Council, however, work responsibilities are performed with independent judgment and action in compliance with Tribal laws, Tribal Operations Manual, professional code of ethics, and all applicable Federal laws.  He/She has the overall responsibility of overseeing all Tribal employees and consultants, and oversight of all Tribal Fiscal and budgetary activities and accounts. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Oversees all Tribal Programs and must be flexible and available to travel.

2. Administers grants of the Tribe to ensure results and oversees grants administered by Directors, Grants Managers, or Coordinators
     with respect to overall goals and objectives established within the scope and purpose of the grants.

3. Coordinates department head meetings to review policy directives and obtains   progress reports on a monthly basis.  Evaluates
     the effectiveness of programs, identifies administrative problem areas, prescribes and monitors corrective action plans. 

4. Remains apprised of recommended policy changes for Human Resources Management to keep Tribal Personnel policies up to
     date.  Recruits, interviews, and recommends the hiring of key personnel and department heads of the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe. 

5. Prepares and implements Tribal Administration annual budget and approves subsequent modifications, monitors and evaluates
     assigned department and program budgets.  Assures that general funds programs, indirect cost proposals, and contract and grant
     proposals are submitted in compliance with Tribal and Federal guidelines.

6. Coordinates an administrative review process for all approved grants to ensure managers and directors submit financial and
     program reports to Federal agencies in a timely and efficient manner.  Assists in negotiations of Tribal Council approved contracts,
     grant agreements and contracts for services or leases.

7. Interfaces with grant agencies and Tribal management personnel to assure programs are managed in compliance with applicable
     regulations and Tribal policies and operating procedures governing personnel, finance, contracting, administration, records,
     facilities, and property.  Takes corrective action when fiscal, contracting, personnel, or other administrative problems are identified.

8. Provides reports regularly to the Tribal Council concerning the status of all assignments, duties, projects and functions of the
     various programs and activities, assists in establishing programs objectives and meeting deadlines, preparing resolutions,
     contracts, budgets, reports and other support documents as needed.

9. Performs other related duties as directed by the Tribal Council.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Arts degree or Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or related degree with
     three years of successful work experience as an administrator or in a position of equal level or responsibility; OR

2. A minimum of five years in an administrative capacity and/or combination of education, training, and experience in community
     development, business management, supervision, and administration equal to five years of successful experience as an
     administrator or in a position of equal responsibility.

3. Knowledge of Government Fund Accounting, General Accounting and Auditing Principles, and GASB 34 is required and to be
     implemented.

4. Must demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices in the following administrative functions:  Employment Law, Fiscal
     operations, Audit preparation, Financial management, Human Resources/Personnel, Property and Contract Management.

5. Must have experience and capability in planning and directing complex work projects, and the ability to develop, present and gain
     acceptance for long-range program plans and budgets.

6. Must be computer literate, be bondable, have excellent analytical, oral, written and organizational skills, and have working knowledge of
     current Tribal and Federal laws and regulations.

7. The Tribal Council or hiring committee may consider and waive certain qualifications based on an evaluation of experience of the
     individual applicant.

Indian Preference:

Native American Indian preference shall apply to this position pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (24 U.S.C. 450, et seq.), 25 CFR 271.44 and other relevant laws (title 25, U.S. code, Section 472 & 473).

Wage Rate:  $26.44 per hour or $55,000 per year

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