Chief Operating Officer

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction of the CEO and in order to accomplish the mission of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the Chief Operating Officer - Government (COO-GOV) performs high-level administrative, technical and professional work in directing and managing all financial, operational, and administrative functions of the Tribal Government. The COO-GOV operates with substantial freedom to act in performing executive management level administration, professional and technical work in order to implement the goals of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OTHER DUTIES

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

Required:  

Graduation from an accredited four­-year college or university with a degree in business, public administration, or a closely related field. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible related program management experience that includes at least eight (8) years of personnel management and supervisory experience; a minimum of at least five (5) years of which is executive management level experience.

Preferred:  

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

Knowledge of:

• Understanding of Indian tribes and tribal sovereignty; Tribal, federal, state and local legislative guidelines affecting tribes and financial matters;
• Financial and accounting structures, policies and operating programs of the Tribe;
• Modern policies and practices of Tribal government administration;
• Internal auditing and control procedures;
• Effective supervisory practices including hiring and performance management;
• Tribal finance, public works, public services, community development and other applicable programs; and
• Long- and short-range strategic planning techniques and processes.

Skilled in:

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the community, Tribal Council, Tribal departments, committees, and outside resources with tact and impartiality.
  • Preparing and administering budgets;
  • Planning, directing and administering Tribal programs;
  • Team building, multi-tasking and being pro-active
  • Writing clear, concise, documents that provide essential information
  • Communicating effectively orally, and in writing, with Tribal officials and managers, other governmental officials, consultants, contractors, developers, employees, and community members, including preparation and delivery of public presentations, at times in controversial situations;
  • Conducting research, analyzing data and compiling comprehensive reports, with recommendations;
  • Interpreting administrative guidelines and applying them to the work situation;
  • Managing, scheduling, assigning, coordinating and monitoring the work of professional, technical, trades and support staff;
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, Tribal officials and members, community officials and the public;
  • Operating a personal computer, including applicable software; office equipment;
• Organizing multiple tasks and priorities, effective delegation and time management; carrying out projects independently to their completion;
• Problem solving techniques and financial/managerial analysis;
• Auditing, internal controls and interpreting financial data; and
• Preparing, analyzing, and interpreting complex financial and statistical data reports and other documents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.