What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Resource Director position at Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska?
Closes: 4/29/2025
Physical Resource Director
Reports To: Darla LaPointe, WTN CEO
Salary (Grade): Negotiable
Status: Reg. Full-Time (Exempt)
Status: Reg. Full-Time (Exempt)
Location: Physical Resources Office, located in Winnebago NE 68071
Job Purpose & Position Overview
Provides leadership and strategic direction and management directly and through subordinate Managers to the Tribal Facilities and Natural Resources departments and functions of: Facilities (building and grounds maintenance and upkeep), Wildlife and Parks, Environmental Protection, Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Housing, Roads, Emergency Management, Cemetery upkeep and Garden Project, Land Management and Construction Management. Responsible for motivating, developing and leading staff performance and results ensuring continuous quality service and maintenance for a safe, clean, and healthy working environment for all. Responsible for ensuring proper adherence to Tribal policies and procedures for purchasing and procurement activities, inventory control, management of vendor relationships while ensuring resourceful expenditures and cost reduction as required. Performs effective planning, reporting and ensures departmental-wide budget performance while meeting all regulatory level of compliance and safety standards. Provides oversight assistance to all major projects contracted under the department and ensures contract compliance. Serves on the Department Head Director Team.
Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values
- Develops and implement a comprehensive physical resources program that accomplishes the goals set forth by the Winnebago Tribal Council and CEO to preserve, protect, and enhance all the Tribes natural resources for present and the future generations; and develop and improve the physical infrastructure of the reservation which will meet the current need and develop the capacity to meet projected physical expansion in the public and private sector.
- Demonstrates sound financial management with an understanding of key financial terms and concepts, i.e. draws effective conclusions from financial and numerical material; and monitors income and expense reports to ensures fiscal responsibility for the department.
- Demonstrates effective planning and organizational skills by understanding/identifying department values, goals and objectives, setting priorities and developing plans to achieve outcomes, and anticipates obstacles and defining alternative plans.
- Directs and assists staff in developing their respective program plans and budgets for a comprehensive departmental annual operating plan.
- Provide leadership, supervision, oversight and technical expertise to direct and indirect teams and meets regularly with staff to assess trends, complaints and corrective actions.
- Keeps supervisor abreast of problems and escalates as necessary for timely resolution ensuring customer expectation are met and a high standard of customer services is upheld.
- Monitors work performance and expenses; researches best practices and processes to assist department managers on effective utilization of resources.
- Works with staff to assure that all services and programs are in compliance with federal, state and/or local laws and statures while representing the best interest of the Winnebago Tribe at all times.
- Provides on an as-needed basis, direct supervision on projects by regularly reviewing status, inspecting work quality, and ensuring performance requirements are met.
- Consistently maintains a professional and positive attitude toward work and others.
- Demonstrates a willingness to adapt to new policies/procedures; and effectively communicates department policies when necessary.
- Demonstrates effective written communication through formal and informal documents, letter, reports, presentations and E-mail ensuring confidentiality on sensitive matter.
- Directs and assist department managers or prepares annual budgets and budget modifications during the year.
- Duties listed are only an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction Management, Facilities Engineering, or other related field.
- 5-7 years’ experience in a Physical Resources, Facilities Management, General Services Operations leadership role, preferable within a tribal organization.
- Familiarity with all aspects of grounds, maintenance and facility operations, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations preferable within a tribal organization.
- Leadership experience with a focus on quality, efficiency and customer service.
- Effective communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Ability to exercise good judgement in evaluation situations and making decisions.
- High level of digital literacy. MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Tribe’s policy.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises Physical Resources departmental staff, ensuring appropriate training and development needs are addressed.
Training Requirements:
- Must be willing and able to engage in employee training and development and to sign an educational plan.
- Must be able to travel for business and training purposes.
Physical Requirements:
- Heavy office work which includes the ability to lift up to 30-50 lbs.
- Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
- While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
Mental Requirements:
- Reading, writing, calculating
- Above average social interaction skills
- Reasoning/Analysis
- Works with minimal to no supervision
Language Requirements:
- Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
- Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
Certificates, Licenses & registrations:
- All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Submit an application at www.winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.
- If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.
- Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information.
As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
