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.

1. Oversight of programs to include (but not limited to): Education, Human Services, Facilities, Fisheries, Health & Wellness, Elders Program, Social Services, Community Development
2. In coordination with the other executive management, develops overall long and short-term strategic financial and operational goals and attends all meetings of the Tribal Council. 
3. Provides guidance, direction and supervision to staff in assigned areas. Skill in effective team-building, motivation, mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
4. In coordination with executive management, evaluates the effectiveness of existing and proposed programs, organizational chart structure, and determines priority areas with recommendations for changes in program direction.
5. Provides effective and inspiring leadership, as well as stewardship, by maintaining an active working knowledge of tribal programs and services by regularly meeting with staff members and attending Tribally sponsored events.
6. Writes briefings, updates, and correspondence on various topics as needed as well as responds to requests for information from the tribal membership or outside entities 
7. Avoids any perceived conflict of interest; demonstrates integrity; maintains complete independence between personal financial opportunities and the Tribe's financial opportunities.
8. Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; ensures all program activities operate consistently and ethically within the mission and values of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
9. Reports to the CEO on all major operational developments within assigned areas. Makes presentations to the Tribal Council, to the general membership, and to other municipal and educational entities as directed by the CEO. 
10. Develops administrative and program policies, proposed budget modifications and revises policies and procedures within assigned areas 
11. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances. Ensures compliance with Tribal and federal laws and program guidelines. 
12. Prepares professionally written reports on departmental activities and statistical data for the CEO.
13. In coordination with other executive management analyzes and determines the financial impact of operational policies, initiatives, proposals, and procedures that affect the Tribal government. Explains the consequences of various courses of action to the CEO, and makes recommendations for improved efficiency. 
14. Monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; assures effective, efficient and allowable use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time; performs cost control activities. 
15. Assists with the compilation of the proposed annual budget projections as requested from the CEO or CFO.
16. Engages in ongoing succession review and planning for future financial and operational management and executive positions, with particular emphasis on employing Tribal members. This include promoting successful training, internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities for qualified Muckleshoot Tribal members within the Tribe and other organizations.
17. Responsible (along with other management personnel) for ensuring that all actions and decisions are in the Tribe's best interests, including, but not limited to, ensuring they are consistent with the Tribe's commitment to the well-being of its members.

OTHER DUTIES

1. Attends various conferences and meetings on behalf of the Tribe.
2. Because of the Tribe's commitment to community service, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties as may be required from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

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)

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.

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.