Natural Resources Director- Closes 06/07/2024

Description

Opening Date: May 7, 2024

Closing Date:   June 7, 2024

Job Title: Natural Resources Director 

Salary/Wage: $53.42/hr

Tribal Level TL 130

Location: Siletz, OR

Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Job Posting Number: 2437252

INTRODUCTION:

This position performs a variety of complex management and administrative functions, in addition to specialized technical and skilled tasks. Primary responsibility is the management, budget control, and assessment and enhancement of all Tribal Natural Resources programs including, but not limited to, Forestry, Fish and Wildlife, Environmental Protection, Realty, and Aquatics.  

DUTIES:

• Responsible for Natural Resources program planning, budget formulation, execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Act as chief advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Tribal Council regarding Natural Resources programs and issues.
• Serve as Staff Representative to the Natural Resources Committee, including responsibility for preparation (in conjunction with committee chair) of meeting agenda and meeting minutes.
• Serve as liaison with outside peer organizations and agencies to promote awareness of Tribal Natural Resources rights, interests, and needs. Includes membership in and/or attendance at meetings of tribal, state, regional, and national organizations and agencies.
• Keep abreast of, analyze impacts of, and recommend action regarding legislation, regulations, and policies that govern and/or effect Natural Resources programs and projects of interest to the Tribe.
• Supervise Natural Resources staff, including development of work plans, assignment of projects, identification of staff development activities, addressing of grievances, and evaluation of performance.
• Serve as a member of Core Management Team. Act as Chief Executive Officer as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related field and five years’ experience in at least one of those fields, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.

Knowledge of:

• Contract administration.
• Preparation of environmental compliance documents, including a thorough understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its procedural requirements.
• Practical experience with program management, including planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.
• Supervision of a diverse group of people working on a wide variety of projects.

Experience in:

• Computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Technical writing and editing skills with the ability to apply those skills to a wide variety of projects.  

Ability to:

• Ascend and descend steep slopes; be willing to work in heavy brush, inclement weather and smoky conditions in all seasons of the year.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of people, including subordinates, other supervisors and managers, Tribal Council and committees, clients, outside agencies and organizations, and the general public.  
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, both within and outside the Tribal organization.
• Plan, direct, control, and coordinate work and workers in situations where numerous diverse demands are involved.
• Prepare, administer, and track a variety of governmental, grant and other budgets, and provide guidance in the same to others.
• Use good judgment in exercising independent action.  
• Work independently toward broad objectives and be self-motivated to accomplish them.

Other:

• Be in good physical condition;
• Must possess a valid Oregon State driver's license, insurance and be eligible to drive a GSA vehicle.