POSITION DESCRIPTION
Self-Governance Manager

INFORMATION
Job Class: Manager
Department: Self-Governance
Type of Position: Exempt
Location of Work: Juneau, AK
Covered Position: Yes
Salary Grade(s): 12-14 ($76, 989.43 + DOE)
Hours of Work: M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Employment Category: Regular, Full-Time

PURPOSE
The incumbent manages the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Self-Governance Programs. The Self-Governance Manager provides support to communities included in the BIA compact. Incumbent ensures compact communities are compliant with applicable regulations and fiscal policies.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Supervises: Compact-funded community employees and up to 5 FTE
Liaison To: Compact-funded programs and IRAs and Finance Department

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Responsible for the administration of the Self-Governance program
• Coordinate the development and implementation of Self-Governance program budgets
• Monitor Self-Governance program budgets
• Maintain records and files for Self-Governance in accordance with Tlingit & Haida practices
• Establish and maintain contact with representatives of Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) Councils, Tlingit & Haida Community Councils, and other organizations
• Maintain working relationship with the Tlingit & Haida management personnel
• Prepare and submit reports to the Department of the Interior and tribal policy makers as necessary
• Authorize, oversee, and ensure reporting on travel, related to the Self-Governance program
• Travel to communities as required
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of measurable program standards and reporting of community demographics
• Manage annual funding agreement negotiations, including coordinating with Tlingit & Haida compact management, and compact community personnel
• Other duties as assigned

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
Spending Authority: Self-Governance budget
Other Authority: N/A

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of applicable BIA Indian Self-Determination and Educational Assistance Act (as amended) and Self-Governance regulations
• Ability to work effectively with IRA Presidents, their Council, and Tribal management
• Knowledgeable on tribal Constitutions, bylaws, and Robert’s Rules of Order
• Knowledge of general BIA program rules and requirements
• Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in record keeping and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures
• Project management and conflict resolution skills
• Familiarity with Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or related field
• Two years of experience managing federal programs
• Two years supervisory experience

Substitution for bachelor’s degree
• AA Degree and
• Four years’ related experience

UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS
The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft or ferry may be required.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE:
• All employment at Tlingit & Haida is “at will”. This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
• Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
• Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check be conducted on all employees. All employment offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.