What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tribal Utilities Director position at Santo Domingo Tribe?
Tribal Utilities Director
About Santo Domingo:
For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 25 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.
About Our Work Environment:
Our work environment has:
- Friendly staff
- Supportive work environment
- Flexibility
- And is community service driven
We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year. Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision. Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.
Summary of Position:
Under the direction of the Tribal Programs Administrator (TPA), Incumbent is responsible for planning and directing all utility activities for water, wastewater, and solid waste services working with the TUA Water Project Manager to ensure completion and start of new and current projects. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing procedures, budgets, goals, and objectives for the Tribal Utilities department and other components within the department. Incumbent is also responsible for ensuring services to the community are consistent, efficient, and timely in the areas of water services, trash pick-up, recycling, plumbing, and other services related to piping, bathroom and sink replacements including billing issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, public administration, or urban planning; AND 4 years of experience in the construction industry, of which at least 2 years must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- A minimum of 3-5 years' experience managing people.
- Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to inclement weather. Prolonged standing, walking, bending and continuous lifting a minimum of 50lbs are required.
- Extended working hours, including weekends, may be required.
- Fluent in the Keres language preferred.
- Must be able to pass a background, fingerprint check, MVR check, and drug test.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the pueblo's insurance.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of clean water, wastewater, and solid waste services.
- Knowledge of personnel management.
- Ability to manage and supervise employees and hold accountable.
- Ability to write grants, prepare reports and meet deliverables.
- Ability to lead a team positively and lead by example.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of tribal government operations.
- Knowledge in grant funding.
- Skilled in project management.
- Ability to present in front of large groups.
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of tribal codes and regulations related to utilities.
- Ability to work well with others and coordinate with and other departments as deemed necessary.
- Ability to multitask, be organized and time managed. Ability to take direction well and carry out other duties as directed.
Are you ready to join our family?
If you would like to learn more about this position, see the attached link. If you would like to APPLY for this position, it can also be found on our website at Careers - (santodomingotribe.org).
Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.
