Employment, Training and TERO Director

This position is responsible for overseeing the management of the Employment, Training and TERO Department and all related operations. Including the compliance and enforcement of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe Employment, Training and TERO laws: Verifies calculations, collection of TERO fees due to Tribal government.Review contracts for TERO compliance as needed.Review and revise the TERO Ordinance for updates as necessary. Oversees the Vocational Rehabilitation and the TERO departments. Establishes and maintains public relations with civic, county, state and federal agencies. Promotes and highlights the skills and resources of the local workforce and the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe by creating job opportunities through utilization and implementation of the TERO ordinance. Planning and research of training opportunities for tribal members. Assists tribal members with training opportunities to obtain employment. Enforce the TERO Ordinance with contractors and ensure compliance is enforced. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

1.Proficient in the following computer programs; Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

2.Must be well versed in the use of the internet.

3.Candidate must be bondable.

4.Knowledge of public relations/customer service principles, practices and techniques.

5.Excellent customer service skills with high regard for confidentiality.

6.Must have management skills and complete tasks in a timely manner.

7.Skills in maintaining accurate records, reports and files.

8.Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental taxation and business and accounting.

9. Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, persuasive proposal; and
possess strong editing skills.

10. Knowledge of program planning, scheduling, community planning and budgeting.

11. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to work under team concept in positive
manner with supervisors, coworkers, and community.

12.Administrative ability with skills and knowledge of employment discrimination laws, discrimination
investigations and court procedures.

13. Ability to operate computer and knowledge of standard office software applications; attention to detail and
ability to meet deadlines.

14. Must be familiar with all state and federal agencies and their functional relationships with the Fallon Paiute-
Shoshone Tribal Employment Office.

15. Strong contributor in team environments.

16. The incumbent must pass a background check, pass pre-employment and ongoing random drug testing.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance and/or Accounting, and (2) years’ experience in taxation or
equivalent combination and (2) years of related experience or four (4) years of work experience in
TERO, HumanResources, safety, construction or business management.

2. Minimum of three (3) years management/supervisory experience. This is to include supervisory duties as
well as office operations duties.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

THIS POSITION REQUIRES COMPLIANCE WITH THE INDIAN CHILD PROTECTION AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT PUBLIC LAW 101-630; 25 COCE OF FECERAL REGULATIONS PART 63 – INDIAN CHILD PROTECTION AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION; CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1990, EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS AND EXECUTIVE ORDER 12968, ADJUDICATIVE GUIDELINES AND THEREFORE MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AN EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND CHECK BEFORE THE START OF EMPLOYMENT.

• This position requires that the candidate be a mandated reporter
• Must be a current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
• Must have a valid Nevada Driver’s License and be insurable through the Tribe.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Employment, Training and TERO Department and its staff.

Review bids, contracts, lease agreements for TERO compliance with the Economic Development Department and the Fallon Business Council.

Attend pre-construction meetings with contractors to discuss TERO compliance.

Coordinate with Contract Compliance to verify if prevailing wages are required on a contract and monitor any contracts requiring prevailing wage for compliance.

Ensure purchasing and procurement processes are in compliance with the Tribes Financial Policy.

Prepares annual Employment, Training and TERO Department Budget (i.e., budget modifications)

Review the current TERO laws and willing to communicate with outside entities in a professional manner.

Verify accuracy of the TERO Compliance Agreements to ensure there are no discrepancies or delinquencies.

Attend Fallon Business Council meetings as needed.

Performs work to ensure compliance and enforcement of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe TERO ordinances and regulations.

Establish a tribal hiring hall and certifies qualified Indian applicants. Develops and maintains a register setting forth the names of Native American individuals by trade and Native American owned firms certified for Indian preference.

Responsible for collecting the Tribal Employment Rights fee from all covered employers/contractors.

Implement the TERO guidelines for Indian preference and ensure responsibility of contractors to hire utilizing the Indian Preference in Employment.

• Act in conjunction with the Human Resources on behalf of any individual, in cases of possible employment discrimination on TERO projects; such investigations and attempted resolution of cases may require the use of available Tribal, State and Federal resources and laws.
• Prepares compliance agreements/plans for local employers and contractors; maintains a variety of record keeping systems and statistical data to ensure proper accounting of Indian preference individuals served and for use in attempting to secure funding for the TERO program. Inspects all non-privileged information set forth in the books and records maintained by any covered employer for the purpose of ensuring continued TERO compliance.
• Collects TERO fees and levies fines against contractors who violate the ordinance.
• Develop forms and procedures to be utilized by the TERO office, forms and procedures to be approved by the TERO Commission. Maintain the TERO administrative process including, intake, complaints processing, hearings, court proceedings and imposing of sanctions against parties found guilty of TERO violations.
• Performs regularly scheduled on-site inspection of all TERO jurisdiction work location and/or reviews weekly workforce reports and payroll records to monitor employment and contracting activities.
• Responsible for quarterly reports to supervisor, TERO Commission as requested; responsible for compliance with duties and responsibilities outlined in the TERO Ordinance for the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe.
• Work with Human Resources to develop and maintain a current list of Tribal manpower resources.
• Interview and prescreen individuals who meet the minimum requirements for the placement with private employers/contractors.
• Meet with employer/employees after placement to evaluate TERO Ordinance compliance.
• Maintain a current list of certified Native American owned companies in the Fallon area.
• Coordinate and plan trainings with local and outside agencies.

Conduct regular research on employment opportunities in the local and surrounding area.

Maintain and update a skills bank with TERO Clients for consideration of employment opportunities.

Work with Tribal Departments on temporary work assignments for TERO Clients.

Other job related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

$32.99-$49.90 hourly