Job Description

Definition

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Definition:

Under the general supervision of the Community Development Department (CDD) Assistant Director, manages the economic development services and activities for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC). Manages the CDD Economic Development Division and is responsible for the regulatory processes for business and agricultural properties located within the SRPMIC, including business attraction, lease administration, business development, lease compliance and business licenses. Assumes a leadership and management role for economic development in the Pima Corridor and any new development areas. Supports land use planning and land designations for tribal services and structures.

This job class is treated as FLSA exempt.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Examples of Tasks

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Leads, coordinates and maintains overall agriculture and business leasing program for tribal and allotted lands. Oversees business license program. Supervises, coaches, mentors and trains assigned division staff to build the necessary knowledge and skills to attain proficiency in assigned tasks and to meet the Community's stated economic goals. Models creative problem solving behavior and customer-focused approach. Responds to Community land use needs through management of internal land use agreements, including Designations of Land Use and Short Term Use Permits. Attracts new businesses and leads retention efforts for current businesses in the Community. Oversees division staff facilitation of siting for new leases with appropriate cross-Division and Departmental collaboration. Assigns and reviews division workload for timely completion of tasks. Ensures communication and collaboration among division staff. Administers division-level budget. Works closely with landowners to facilitate economic opportunities for the Community government and individuals as landowners, and for businesses that wish to locate on the reservation; manages outreach and communication to landowners. Analyzes current issues and makes presentations and recommendations to the CDD Director and Assistant Directors, Land Management Board and to the Community Council. Coordinates lease approval process through the Land Management Board, Community Council and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Ensures regular and effective communication with the BIA at Agency and Regional levels. Proactively resolves lease compliance issues and complaints from businesses, landowners and other stakeholders. Manages interdivisional and interdepartmental workflows to timely respond to issues and conflicts. Manages overall lease documentation and payment IT workflows, including internal electronic document management, payment processes and recordation with the BIA systems. Prepares timely performance evaluations and provides staff regular feedback on work performance. Prepares and reviews assessments on process improvements and organizational effectiveness. Performs other job-related duties as assigned that enhance and facilitate departmental operations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

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Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, customs and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Knowledge of Community ordinances, rules, policies and procedures regarding land development leases and contracts. Knowledge of land ownership concept in Indian Country, including allotted and tribally-owned land. Knowledge of land development, hearing procedures, permit processes, and land-use planning. Knowledge of the principles, concepts and practices for economic development of Indian community lands. Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations, agriculture and business leasing requirements and other regulatory requirements impacting the work of the division. Knowledge of enterprise business initiatives. Knowledge of business licensing practices and regulations. Knowledge of property and agriculture lease programs and agreements. Knowledge of fee schedules. Knowledge of project development, scheduling, monitoring and control systems. Knowledge of research methods and report presentation.


Skill with contract drafting and proofreading. Skill in analyzing data, drawing logical conclusions and making sound decisions and recommendations. Skill using a personal computer, related software programs, including SharePoint. Skill with Geographic Information System (GIS) programs, development and management. Skill organizing and managing workflow, project management and supervising staff. Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, SRPMIC officials, Community members, the Tribal Council, federal, state and local government entities and outside organizations. Skill with public relations techniques and customer service.


Ability to plan, develop and administer a division-level budget. Ability to develop business plans, feasibility studies, marketing plans, business leases and permits and contribute to plans for development ordinances and other pertinent rules. Ability to develop and administer bidding processes, contracts and division level procedures. Ability to make effective verbal and written presentations. Ability to effectively manage division staff.

Minimum Qualifications

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Education:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Planning, Real Estate Development or closely related field, and

Experience:

6 years of full-time professional level work in land development, economic development, business regulation, real estate marketing, or closely related work. Previous supervisory or management experience is desirable.

Equivalency:

Anyequivalent combination of education and/or experience that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered.

Underfill Eligibility

: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill

Special Requirements

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Certification: The employee must have United States Department of the Interior Security Clearance or pre-clearance for information system access and use. May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends or holidays.


Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required:

1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).


Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:


1) attach to application


2) fax (480) 362-5860


3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.


Documentation must be received by position closing date.


The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.


Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.



The SRPMIC offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. In addition employees enjoy vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays.