JOB SUMMARY:
The Tribal Administrator (TA) of the Campo Band of Mission Indians (CBOMI) plays a pivotal role in steering the operations of the Tribal government. Reporting directly to the Executive Committee, the TA oversees the comprehensive daily operations, encompassing areas such as administration, financial management, human resources, information technology, property, and procurement. Furthermore, the TA is tasked with the crucial responsibility of supervising all tribal department directors and their direct reports. Guided by the Tribe’s mission, vision, and strategic plan, the TA leads the charge in formulating and executing both immediate and long-term strategies that align with the Tribe’s objectives. This role is pivotal to the Tribe’s overarching success, granting the TA the authority to make top-tier managerial decisions. Moreover, the TA ensures the faithful implementation of policies, orders, and resolutions approved by the Executive Committee. It is also the TA’s responsibility to undertake any additional duties, powers, or authority periodically delegated or stipulated by the Executive Committee.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work cooperatively with the Executive Committee to execute tribal administrative affairs, as delegated by the Executive Committee i.e., to adopt a governance framework that preserves and supports the sovereign nature and actions of the CBOMI
- Prepare annually, short- and long-term strategic plans that will support and promote the mission, vision, goals, and objectives set forth by the Executive Committee to execute tribal administrative affairs as delegated by the Executive Committee i.e., sets strategic goals and make sure they are measurable and
- Recommend the creation of laws, codes, ordinances, contracts or similar documents, materials, policies & procedures to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness for tribal government operations.
- Develops, reviews, and maintains policies and procedures to ensure accountability.
- Provide direction and oversight for all operating procedures for programs and departments in accordance with all applicable federal program guidelines or requirements and tribal government initiatives.
- Create a centralized archive and a secure electronic repository for tribal government and subordinate business data and organizational information or proprietary materials.
- Reports weekly/monthly updates, or as needed to the Executive Committee, other parties/entities, and tribal members on the operational and financial status of the government. Relays pertinent information back to operational components as needed.
- Maintains an awareness of the developments and changes on the local, state, and federal levels potentially impacting the tribe. Assess risks to the tribe and ensure those are monitored and minimized.
- Oversee the preparation of the annual budget and audits by a reputable auditing firm for Council consideration and approval. Submit the audits to any other authority as required and approved by the Council or appropriate federal agency. Ensures all audit corrective actions are sustainable and timely.
- Ensure Tribal compliance with various federal laws, the Tribe’s Constitution, and any other governing agreements or relevant laws.
- Review and approve (electronic and manual) the expenditures of the Tribe to ensure compliance.
- Provide oversight to ensure critical functions are carried out by the appropriate staff: that contacts with funding agencies and auditors for awarded grants and contracts are maintained; controlled Tribal correspondence and communications are managed properly; Ensure files, such as project documents.
- Supervisory responsibilities include employee evaluations, approving leave and timekeeping, as well as ensuring all supervisors are compliant; Ensures internal controls are maintained.
- Maintains strict confidentiality and takes responsibility of ensuring compliance of confidentiality is upheld.
- Other duties/responsibilities as delegated by the Executive Committee relative to services to Executive Committee.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A master's degree from an accredited college/university with an emphasis in one of the following: Public Administration, Community Development, Municipal Planning, Business Administration, or other related degree in a disciplined area applicable to the requirements of the position, and
- Must have at least ten (10) years of professional experience and five (5) years of specialized experience working with a Tribal government in an executive level position.
Tribal Preference/Indian Preference will apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $82,753.00 - $91,776.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Campo, CA 91906 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Campo, CA 91906: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person