DNR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Nisqually Indian Tribe CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Recruitment Announcement

About the Nisqually Indian Tribe

The lived in the south watershed since time immemorial.. The Nisqually are a fishing people, living off of the rich bounty of the river, and sustaining life for home and environment. The , as it has become known today, was established by the Medicine Creek Treaty of December 26, 1854. The Nisqually people were established on a reservation consisting of 1,280 acres in what is now Thurston County. On January 20, 1856 an ordered them from their homes building a national reputation executive order enlarged it to without any warning. Later, for environmental stewardship 4,717 acres on both sides of the Pierce County condemned programs protecting and . On September 3,353 acres of Nisqually land enhancing the natural 30, 1884 acreage was set aside and transferred it to the Army environment for decades. and divided into 30 family to expand the base. allotments on both sides of the has not only been the river. The acreage didn’t include Today, the tribe has more mainstay of the Nisqually diet, the river. The people lived in than 830 enrolled members, but the foundation of their peace for a while, harvesting the majority of whom live culture as well. The Tribe is the fish from the river and shellfish, on or near the reservation. prime steward of the Nisqually crabs, oysters and other seafood An entrepreneurial tribe River fisheries resources, and from Puget Sound. In the that has grown to become operate two fish hatcheries: winter of 1917 the U.S. Army one of the largest employers one on Clear Creek and one on moved onto Nisqually lands and in Thurston County, while Kalama Creek.

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About the Position The Tribe’s administrative functions are overseen by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who works directly under, and receives policy direction from, the Tribal Council, an elected Council of seven members. The CEO oversees departments and programs through various Directors and Program Managers working within each area. The Tribes organizational structure and management system provide for separation of policy-making and management functions, and also provides for clear lines of authority within the organization. The CEO has responsibility for Additional responsibilities and activities include: the following departments: • Implements the policies, laws objectives and carrying • Building and budgets of the Nisqually out their assigned tasks, • Community Services Indian Tribe as adopted by complying with relevant • Elders Tribal Council. contract provisions, • Enrollment regulations and law. • Financial Services • Directs the ongoing • Health Services operations of all departments • Ensures accurate projections • Housing and programs within Tribal of revenue and expenditures, • Human Resources government ensuring and recommends budgets to • Information Technology organizational efficiency, accomplish short-and long- • Judicial Services provision of quality services term Tribal goals. • Natural Resources and managing Tribal • Reports regularly and • Operations resources cost effectively. frequently to the Tribal • Planning and • Establishes current objectives Council on the status Economic Development and long-range goals in line of Tribal business and • Public Safety with Tribal Council goals any issues, concerns and • Public Works and objectives. accomplishments of the • Tribal Employment • Conducts the day-to-day Tribal staff. Rights Office business and administrative • Oversees adequacy and affairs of the Tribe consistent soundness of the Tribe’s with the policies, laws and financial structure. budgets adopted by the • Represents the Tribe to Tribal Council. external entities including • Provides oversight and both public and private supervision of Tribal agencies and organizations Administrators to ensure within the Tribe’s business that their departments and network, to achieve strategic programs are developing goals and objectives as set appropriate goals and by Council.

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The Ideal Candidate For this important role the Nisqually Indian Tribe seeks a credible, unifying professional who is deeply committed to the success of the tribe and is a strategic big-picture thinker. The new CEO must be effective in building strong relationships and trust. They must be approachable and comfortable working as a convener and collaborator with public and private sector partners.

Desirable Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, public administration, or related field and at least seven years of experience leading senior level executives. An advanced degree and experience working with a tribal organization is a plus. In addition, candidates should bring the following: • Strong organizational conflict resolution and the • Unquestionable integrity and management and leadership ability to motivate character; will do what’s right skills, with the ability to and inspire performance in for the Nisqually Indian Tribe. mentor and develop staff. senior management. • Ability to be flexible, • An understanding of Indian • Demonstrated experience respectful, and effective while self-governance and Tribal in establishing, monitoring, working with others from Sovereignty. and updating operation diverse backgrounds • Management level systems, policies, and • A thoughtful decision‐maker supervisory experience in procedures that are who values both people managing multiple units, responsive, effective, and process. with a proactive approach to and productive. • High energy level and strong providing customer service. • Strategic planning expertise in work ethic. • Proven leadership skills, organizational development, • A positive, forward‐looking, including team-building, financial management and growth mindset that is consensus building and political systems. team oriented.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Persons interested in this position must submit a cover letter and a current resume. If you have questions regarding this announcement, please call Marissa Karras at 360-956-1336. The position will remain open until filled; however, the screening process will move quickly. Please submit your application materials as soon as possible but no later than June 15th, 2021 by visiting www.karrasconsulting.net and clicking on “view open positions.” The salary for this position is competitive and depends on experience and qualifications. The Nisqually Indian Tribe is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing this announcement in an alternative format or assistance in the application process please email [email protected].

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