What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fisheries Division Director position at Muckleshoot Indian Tribe?
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general administrative direction, plans, directs, supervises and performs administrative, technical and professional work in the preparation and implementation of policies and programs of the Fisheries Division.
MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- All employees of MIT must ensure the Native Preference law is applied when possible including, but not limited to: developing class specifications, organizational planning, and while carrying-out daily operations.
- Must be active in working with Tribal Members when employed; by training tribal members though providing valuable hands-on training and mentorship, using all available resources, and communicating thoroughly with immediate Supervisor important information.
- Exercises and is accountable for Division’s budget, scope of work and related development, approval and implementation responsibilities according to the Tribe’s Administrative Policies and Procedures. Responsibility includes delegation of budget spending authority to subordinate staff for which this position retains accountability.
- Manages division operations to achieve goals within available resources; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
- Provides leadership and direction in the development of division goals and strategic plan; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates division activities with other divisions and agencies as needed.
- Provides advice to supervisors and other officials on fisheries issues, programs, services, and plans; makes private and public presentations to the Tribal Council, other legislative bodies, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public.
- Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective, efficient and allowable use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
- Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
- Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
- Reviews and provides pertinent comments on various reports and plans including environmental assessments, environmental impact statements and land use proposals.
- Serves as a liaison between the Tribe and other tribes, government agencies and other public, private or nonprofit agencies, groups and associations regarding fisheries issues.
- Develops, implements, monitors, evaluates and makes necessary modifications to division programs.
- Monitors local, state and Federal legislation and regulations relating to fisheries issues, and reports findings, trends and recommendations to the Executive Director.
- Prepares, writes and administers grant applications related to division programs; coordinates and manages professional service contracts.
- Attends various meetings, workshops and conferences
- Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.
Required:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Fisheries Science, Fisheries Management, or Fisheries and Aquaculture.
AND
- A PhD. in a closely related field.
- Ten years of related field and Fisheries research experience with management and supervisory experience over a major function or program are also required.
- Fisheries management, Fish and Shellfish Production and Fish Habitat Protection including related laws, treaty issues, regulations, policies, and procedures and current literature, trends and developments;
- Land use and environmental review processes;
- Supervisory techniques and practices;
- Strategic planning techniques and process.
- Operating a personal computer, including applicable software; office equipment
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing with Tribal officials and managers, other governmental officials, consultants, 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 and support staff;
- Establishing effective working relationships with diverse groups and individuals.
The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this class. Work is performed in office settings and the field. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or sit; walk talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Licenses or Certifications Required: Current and valid Washington state driver’s license.
