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Ketchikan Indian Community Tribal Administrator in Ketchikan, Alaska
INDIAN PREFERENCE Preference in hiring is given to qualified enrolled members of Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC} and Native Americans consistent with P.L. 93-638 and in accordance with KIC policy and other applicable federal laws.
POSITION SUMMARY The Tribal Administrator (TA) is responsible for all day-to-day oversight and is the executive authority for all programs, budget and contract management. Serves as the principal operating executive for implementation of Tribal policies and legislative directives. The TA provides direction and guidance to the Tribal Council as it carries out its government functions. Proactively takes the initiative to keep the Tribal Council abreast of relevant changes, issues or the need for action. The TA is responsible for implementing the strategic vision and goals set forth by the Tribal Council including present and long-term objectives.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES Develops short and long-range plans in alignment with Tribal Council. Act as a liaison between the Tribal Council and staff. Serve as primary liaison and advisor for the Tribal Council on day-to-day operations of the Tribal government. Performs executive-level planning, organizing, directing, and evaluation of tribal departments and programs. Collaboratively develops metrics, goals, objectives and operating plans to drive organizational success. []{st=""}