Salary: $79,921.92 - $142,321.92 Annually
Location : Klamath, CA
Job Type: Full Time Exempt
Job Number:
Division: Executive Branch
Department: Self-Governance
Opening Date: 01/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Chairperson the Self-Governance Director will be responsible for the coordination of all activities as they relate to the planning, organization, and implementation of the Office Self Governance.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct regular meetings, correspondence and communications with the Tribal Council and other Tribal Departments and programs lead staff, in order to establish and maintain program coordination in Self-Governance.
2. Develop tribal position, briefing, and other papers, documents for Tribal Council as needed.
3. Coordinate and develop funding to support the staff needs of the Department.
4. Responsible for the establishment, maintenance and dissemination of all records, correspondence, and reports of the Self-Governance Office.
5. Responsible for reviewing, evaluating, analyzing and development of budget documents and information for the implementation and negotiations for the Yurok Self Governance Compacts, Contracts, and Annual Funding Agreements with the United States Government and its respective agencies.
6. Responsible for maintaining governmental relations between and among the tribes, federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, tribal government, and non-governmental organizations.
7. Provides and coordinates annual Self-Governance funding information as it relates to the Tribal/BIA, I.H.S., and non-BIA negotiations.
8. Assist in the evaluation, monitoring and interpretation of any political and legislative activities that may have potential impact on Self-Governance and recommend plans for maximizing the successful implementation of Self-Governance.
9. Research, review, evaluate, and plan options available for accessing other federal funds under the Self Governance initiative.
10. Responsible for the planning and organization of the management and budgeting of all aspects of the Self Governance initiative for the Yurok Tribal Council.
11. Assist in the preparation of Congressional documents and legislation as required for the implementation of Self Governance.
12. Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

1. G12: Bachelor's degree in related field with six years' job specified experience.
2. G13: Bachelor's degree in related field with seven years' job specified experience.
3. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.
4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Experience working with various tribal, federal, state, local and private agencies, programs, entities and individuals.
2. Ability to work with a diverse group of clientele and possess good communication and writing skills.
3. Knowledgeable about traditional and contemporary culture and history of the Yurok People.
4. Ability to balance development and preservation issues and needs.
5. Proficient in computer applications and operations.
6. Experience working in tribal governments with knowledge of government-to-government relations, tribal sovereignty, federal Indian policy; trust responsibility, treaties, and constitutions.
7. Experience with grants, contracts and compact negotiations and processes.
8. Experience in financial management, developing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting project plans and operations.
9. Ability to work independently, make decisions, maintain confidentiality, work effectively with co-workers and Council, and perform under pressure.
10. Supervisory experience.
11. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities. Plans work of subordinates based on priorities, nature of assignment. Develops work performance plans and evaluates the performance of subordinates. Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary actions and determines developmental training needs of employees. Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluation performance, training, taking necessary disciplinary action and making hiring and termination decisions. Use and promote a team approach to management and ensure accountability throughout the workplace.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
4. Valid state issued driver's license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy.
7. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.
We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
*Medical *Dental *Vision
*Life Ins. *Rx *AirMed (Air Ambulance)
*401k *401k match (up to 4%)
*16 Paid Holidays *free Calm app (meditation/music channel)
*Employee Assistance Program

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week
over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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