Chief Operating Officer

Summary: Accomplishes the Tribe’s strategic objectives by working with executive management and Council to plan, direct, monitor, and evaluate administrative and operational functions. Manages and handles assigned daily business operations of the Bishop Paiute Tribe, working closely with department heads and supervisors to support the day-to-day activity of employees.

Education & Experience: ➢ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred. ➢ Five (5) years’ experience administering Indian programs required. ➢ Ten years’ management experience required. ➢ Experience in administration of large government-funded programs required. ➢ Must have a valid Driver License and be insurable under the Tribe’s existing automobile insurance policy. ➢ Relevant combination of experience and education may satisfy education experience. Other Requirements: ➢ Must have the ability to work with people from diverse cultures, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and possess a basic knowledge of Native American communities and always maintain cultural sensitivity. ➢ Evening and/or weekend work may be required. ➢ Travel is required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and events. ➢ Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common. ➢ Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's license and be insurable under the Tribe’s existing automobile insurance policy. ➢ Must comply with the Bishop Paiute Tribe’s organizational policies and laws. ➢ Experience using workflow/performance/project management software programs, including AI desired. ➢ Ability to work in an environment that is often fast-paced, high pressure and bound to tight deadlines. Ability to handle multiple tasks and produce quality results. ➢ Strong organizational skills. ➢ Strong communications and interpersonal skills – high EQ.

Essential Duties: 1. Assists with the development and implementation of a strategic plan to maintain capacity to deliver services that result in a positive and appropriate outcome for Tribe. 2. Assists with the implementation and communication of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, programming, and public relations in accordance with strategic plan and applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and regulatory agencies. 3. Supervises assigned Directors/Managers and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. 4. Increases staff effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, and disciplining assigned employees; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising performance, and job results; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; addressing complaints and resolving problems; integrating functional objectives; providing and participating in educational opportunities. 5. Contributes to organizational effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals that must be addressed; assisting with provision of information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; assisting with modification of program objectives and activities to maximize resource allocation. 6. Assists with review of activity and financial reports. 7. Assists with preparation of reports on the status, activities, and plans for current and future operations. 8. Ensures fulfillment of contractual program obligations. 9. Provides executive and technical assistance to the CEO, Directors, and Tribal Council. 10. Serves as a member of the executive management team and management team to navigate daily and operational challenges. 11. Works with all departments to conduct research and planning to determine community’s social and economic needs. 12. Collaborates with area businesses, civic organizations, educational institutions to develop and/or modify high quality programs and services that meet the needs and interests of the community. 13. Serves as a liaison to tribal government administration, tribal business entities, business and advisory committees and Tribal Council. 14. Completes performance evaluations of assigned managers to ensure compliance with established policies and objectives, monitors progress of CEO’s directives and timelines. 15. Commits to continued professional development to acquire, hone, maintain, and/or advance the knowledge and skills needed for optimal job performance. 16. Performs in Delegated Authority as CEO when necessary. 17. Other duties as assigned.

$119,909 - $179,864 annually